For those of you who know me well, you know I don’t wear a lot of dresses. There’s a simple reason: when I got my first job and wore skirts, I would rip the pantyhose on the bottom of my desk and I was always buying new ones. Another reason is that I just feel more comfortable in pants. When I shop, though, I take a quick look at dresses and sometimes I even buy one!
In one of my summer posts I was wearing a dress but here I want to show you one that I bought for cooler weather.
This dress is from Marc Cain, one of my favorite European designers. Based in Germany, Marc Cain has a reputation for stylish and on-trend clothing that is made of quality fabrics. In particular, most of their t-shirts and jersey cardigans are made of 94% cotton and 6% elastane. This finely woven cotton fabric washes and wears well. Marc Cain makes their clothes to last and look good for years.
When I first saw this in the window, I noticed the cotton top for which Marc Cain is famous. Even though the cotton/polyester bottom of the dress has an A-line silhouette, it still manages to be slim-like and figure-hugging. Marc Cain also added pleather patent accents on the skirt to make it look like there are pockets. And, there’s top-stitching along the hem and front of the dress that make this plain dress look more tailored. It’s these little touches that Marc Cain does really well.
I got many compliments when I wore this dress. It’s an easy piece to wear because you can wear it with pearls or add a scarf. Even on its own, with the high neck, it looks polished and put together. It’s also quite classic, with the addition of a few trendy details. I wore it with navy opaque tights and high boots to add some color and texture to the outfit.
Do you have a dress that can be dressed up or down and that you think is a classic?
(Dress: Marc Cain; Bag: Massimo Dutti; Boots: Aquatalia; Bracelet: Banana Republic; Photos: Lauren R)
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