Pencil dresses
Could the ‘little beige dress’ take over from the ‘little black dress’?
It has become apparent in the last few months that the little beige dress could well be taking over from the little black dress in the UK. These barely-there hues have been super-popular both on the catwalk and with our customers who are seeing a classy, sophisticated look. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham are particular fans of the nude coloured dress, but if you want that celebrity look for a fraction of the cost, our boutique is the place to be!
Classic beige pencil dress
Nothing says sexy-but-classy like a pencil dress does. So if you add the elegant colour of nude to a sexy-but-classy dress, you are on to a real winner. Our customers have found that these versatile little dresses are perfect for the workplace, lunch with the girls or are fantastic dresses for ladies day at the races.
Beige one shoulder chiffon maxi dress
Nude is a fabulous colour for a maxi dress, my own personal favourite for a beige maxi is this one shoulder Grecian style long dress with a lace bust. This dress is floaty, elegant and whimsical, guaranteeing that all eyes will be on you for all the right reasons! This dress is the perfect dress for prom, black tie events, and would make gorgeous bridesmaid dresses.
What accessories go with beige dresses?
One of the great things about beige is that it’s so easy to accessorise! Nude shoes go fabulously with a nude colour dress (providing you can find a similar colour-hue match), or virtually every other colour you could think of would match. If you are wearing a nude dress and want to add some extra colour to the mix, try to match your accessory colours with each other. If you are lucky enough to be going to the races this year, we have a gorgeous range of hats which will go fabulously with your dress.
So what do you think? Could it be the little beige dress rather than the little black dress? Let us know!
Beige race day hat – a great match for a nude dress!
Nude sparkly bracelet
Perennials and petals – the floral fashion trend at WiW
Summery long floral maxi dress
Walk in Wardrobe is currently resembling a magical, fairy tale garden at the moment with all the blooms and petals which are sporting the dresses. The floral print for dresses has always been a staple for the spring and summer, and once again, we have remained bang on trend and are truly spoiling you for choice with the wide and varied selection of summer florals we have in at the boutique.
Floaty floral summer dresses
Cheap long summer floral dress
We love floral floaty dresses, not only because they are whimsical and uber-feminine, but also because they keep you cool in the warmer weather, making them practical as well as stylish! Whether a long maxi or a short floral dress takes your fancy, we have no doubt that you will be able to find something very special at the boutique for the summer.
Summer floral pencil dresses
If a floaty floral dress is not for you, how about a sexy-but-classy floral pencil dress? These dresses have the benefit of being formal enough for ladies day at the races and work, but are also summery and cheerful.
Floral open back pencil dress
How to accessorize your floral dresses
Accessorizing florals can be a little tricky, but we suggest going for a colour match to the flower print on the dress, or neutral colours such as nude, and make sure that you don’t mix the patterns. We love pretty little pumps or court shoes with floral patterns along with clutch bags for that oh-so-chic-and-elegant look! If you want to dress your floral dress down, you can team up a floaty floral with a denim jacket for a more casual look. Pick some bright colours for your makeup and nails to match your dress. Your hair is your crowning glory, so don’t forget to accessorize it with a little sparkly hairband!
What to wear for work? It MUST be a pencil dress from Walk in Wardrobe!
Victoria Beckham style pencil dress – great for the office!
If you are a fan of Mad Men, you would have noticed Joan Holloway rocking out her curves at work in pencil dresses. Joan’s work clothes have inspired women across the nation and have shown us that work outfits do not have to be dowdy and boring. The pencil dress is the perfect outfit for work, being smart and feminine whilst also adding a touch of sexiness with a little wiggle when you walk! So why are pencil dresses so fantastic for work?
Timeless classics which are smart yet glamorous
Long sleeved colour block work pencil dress
These dresses have really stood the test of time and vintage reproduction pencil dresses have been in vogue for years. Although there have been some minor modernizing tweaks to the pencil dress, the overall style of the dresses have remained the same. By way of example, whilst in the 1950’s, pencil dresses were generally made of ridged fabrics, nowadays there are many more pencil dresses and skirts made out of stretchy fabric, to ensure that whilst wearing it at work, you still have uninhibited freedom of movement. The key to the glamour of these dresses and skirts lies in the cut. The elegant pencil cut flatters the contours of the figure to give a streamlined shape and also gives a very neat and professional look. The slight taper that the hemline has draws attention to a fuller hip and a smaller waist, giving you a glamorous and sexy shape.
Versatile
These dresses are perfect work to after work events and are great desk to dinner dresses. For a professional, chic look at work, team your pencil dress with simple jewellery and some heels and an up do. Then after work, accessorise accordingly for your night out: if you are going out for a casual night, you can change out of your work stilettos and match the dress with some flats and add a few chunky bangles for a really different look. Alternatively, if you are going out after work to a formal event, just add a few statement, sparkly accessories to your pencil dress, a bling clutch bag and some show stopping stiletto shoes, and you have a glamorous, sophisticated outfit.
Great on all body shapes
I have yet to find a body shape which does not suit the pencil dress. These dresses look great on petite figures as they give the illusion of a hip and emphasises a tiny waist. They also have the added benefit of elongating a smaller lady. For the curvier lady, pencil dresses appear to streamline the figure and again, focuses on the smallest part of the body, the waist, giving a much sought after killer hourglass shape. Many of our pencil dresses also have rouching along the tummy area, which is a real boon if you are trying to hide that problem area!
To me, a pencil dress is a definite wardrobe essential, and they are so versatile you can really get your monies worth out of them. Whilst a Victoria Beckham pencil dress may set you back over £1000, you can get that Victoria Beckham pencil look at a fraction of the cost at our boutique!