Forever 21 dress, similar || Paige jeans || similar heels || Gucci ‘Marmont’ handbag (thanks to Anna for letting me borrow it!!), look for less || sunglasses, under $15 and come in tons of colors!
photos by Anna of A Lily Love Affair
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The standard way to style shorter dresses come fall has been to pair them with over the knee boots or booties. But I’m here to share a new styling trick, so don’t pack away those summer dresses just yet!
A dress? With Jeans?
While this trend can stray over the line, when sticking to the right proportions wearing a dress with jeans is not only flattering, but a great way to get a little more mileage out of your spring and summer frocks. Plus, it just looks cool!
How to Style a Dress with Jeans
There are a few simple tips and tricks when wearing a dress with jeans than ensure that your outfit stays chic and not frumpy.
- Stick with a flowy silhouette. Swing dresses and empire-waisted dress are great options. (I’m sharing a bunch of great options below)
- Opt for a hemline that hits above the knee, a tunic length.
- Pair with your favorite skinny jeans or slim crop flares to avoid looking bigger than you are.
- Throw on a cardigan over a sleeveless dress when the temperatures cool.
- Pair with booties for day and heels for a date night.
- Don’t be afraid to play with prints.
These modern styling tricks will leave you looking like a street style star.
More Options for Pairing a Dress With Jeans:
