THE VELVET SMOCK: 4 WAYS

I have created a series of looks featuring this red velvet smock dress from boohoo.com. Its so classic and versatile it can be styled with so many things, I have put together just a few of the many possibilities.  I also thought I'd mention that +boohoo.com  have a huge range of smock dresses (patterened, plain, velvet etc.), so if the red isn't to your taste then definitely have a look on their site- They're very in-expensive and have a wide selection of (on-trend) dresses and anything else you could need to get you through the season.  

~LOOK 1: SIMPLE~

 This first look  is very plain, I have added various silver accessories just to give the outfit a bit more depth and interest as well as a black fedora hat to contrast the very girly style of the dress. I find that this style of dress- the smock- is very comfortable and free and is great for those days where you just want to throw something on and rush out the door. To give it a more structured look, because at times the loose-fit can be unflattering, add a simple belt around the waist which will add definition to the shape of the dress. I have kept the accessories and shoes the same throughout, for a sense of continuity, although there are probably a thousand combinations of shoes and accessories that will compliment the dress.

Velvet Smock- +boohoo.com  (direct link-  http://www.boohoo.com/sale/verity-velvet-smock-dress/invt/azz40737 )

Black  Studded Fedora Hat- +H&M 

Silver Baroque Necklace- +H&M 

Tribal Earrings- +Urban Outfitters 

Patent Boots - +River Island 

Lips- Dior 999

~LOOK 2: COLLARED~ 

The second look is probably my favorite because it is so elegant and looks so put-together. I have paired the dress with a very simple cream blouse and although the colors look great together- even a printed shirt would look lovely. The great thing about this dress is that the creative possibilities are endless and it is so wearable because each time it is worn, it can be made to look like a completely different outfit. 

White Collared Shirt- Primark

~LOOK 3: CASUAL~

The third look features the same white blouse, this time paired with a knitted black jumper. In this outfit the dress doubles up as a skirt, and i have belted the waist to create definition and contrast. Similarly to LOOK 2, the possibilities of jumpers or sweatshirts thrown over the top are endless, I think that neutral- tones (black, white, cream, beige and grey) compliment the richness of the red velvet perfectly.  

Black Knitted Crop Jumper- +H&M 

Black Belt- +H&M 

~LOOK 4: LAYERED~ 

This is another of the looks which I really love, I wanted to push the creative boundaries! Over the smock dress I placed a thick tartan scarf, on top of which I tied a belt. The scarf adds volume to the entire outfit, and for winter is so warm. I feel like it screams Sarah Jessica Parker from SATC. The way the reds from the scarf and the dress contrast slightly adds a different dimension as well as the thickness of the scarf against the delicate velvet of the dress. 

Tartan Scarf- +boohoo.com  

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