I bought a neon yellow dress in the Cos sale just after Christmas, then decided to save it ’til Fashion Week where I wore it with black leather, a statement necklace and heeled boots.
Since then, I’ve been itching to wear it again, and now the sun’s shining it seems like the perfect time to pull it on. But, Fashion Week styling doesn’t really work for the everyday. What to do?
Cos dress, vintage belt via jumble sale, wooden necklace via charity shop, Zatchels satchel, Miss Selfridge ring
To give my dress a fashion makeunder, I wore it with dark brown accessories – no bling, no heels, no leather. The belt is probably the flashiest part of this outfit – it’s lizard skin, which creeps me out a little, but was just 50p at a recent jumble sale and is a genuine vintage piece, so that helps. The necklace is another second hand find – delicate jewellery is not really my thing so I love the chunkiness.
It probably wasn’t the best outfit to wear for a meal at Meat Liquor (although much better with the belt loosened a couple of notches), but the pop of colour really cheered up a dull day and paired with neutral accessories, I think this could become my go-to summer dress.
How would you make this dress more ‘real life’ appropriate?
love the colour of this dress and the accessories compliment the look, very nice outfit :)X
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So cute, I love how you have toned it down 🙂
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I actually can’t think of a better way to tone it down than what you’ve already done!
Lovely outfit 🙂 x
This is a beautiful outfit, Jen! The yellow and dark brown accessories work so well. I wish i could wear yellow, it doesn’t quite go with my yellow skintone though 🙁 xxx
I saw this in Cos and I am devastated I didn’t snap it up now – at the time I didn’t think i’d be brave enough, but it looks great!
Aw, shame you missed it! It’s not actually as highlighter-yellow as it looks – very wearable! Maybe check eBay?
Its such a testament to your style that I instantly hopped on over to the Cos website to look at your dress! Im gutted its no longer there – I’ve been looking for the perfect yellow dress since letting one go in Whistles a while back (i couldnt justify £135!) and i thought this might have been it! Back to the drawing board! x
Aw, thanks Steph! I’d keep an eye on eBay if I were you – it might crop up there.
i love that dress so much, the colour is amazing!xx
such a nice bright outfit!!
luv the way you styled it !!
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I love the way you were this dress, making neon yellow wearable! Bravo xx
WEAR*** Epic fail..
This colour is beautiful on you! Neon yellow is definitely something I would hide from usually, but you wear it wonderfully, and I love the makeunder you’ve given the dress!
Awesome! This colour is perfect for the upcoming months; and it’s bang on trend! I just discovered your blog and I love it! xxx
Hi Sarah! Glad you’re enjoying the blog – thanks for your comment 🙂
I think you did a great job of dressing this down, couldn’t have done it better myself!
Oh my, you look fantastic!
love the colour of the dress 🙂 x
I LOVE this. Extremely jealous that you can pull off such a neon yellow shade. The drape is gorgeous and I love the accessories x
From black to neon yellow! You’re some lady Jen! x
Aw, thanks *blush* 😉