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How to dress down anything

Wearing: Shirt – Adidas | Lace SkirtBruug | Perspex CuffCooee | Bag – Proenza Schouler (PS11 Mini Classic) | Sneakers – Converse | Watch – Cluse Watches

The minimalist is multi-purposing obsessed, and yours truly lives by the axiom of never buying an outfit to be worn just once, or a piece of clothing that can only serve one purpose. Without exception, this applies to the work uniform, prom gown, wedding dresses, and, it goes without saying, fancy dress costumes. Making the most dressy pieces work for day is all in the styling.

How to dress down anything (I mean anything)? It’s all relative – the dressier the item, the more casual your other pieces should be. Wear your tailored suit jacket with ripped jeans, pull a slouchy sweatshirt over your prom dress, and your most comfortable trainers will dress down any evening gown (add a mini leather backpack for maximum effect). As for me, I’ve paired my decadent lace skirt by Perth label Bruug with an oversized Adidas Trefoil tee and classic Converse sneakers.

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37 Comments to “ How to Dress Down Anything”

  1. claudia says :

    Beautiful! Love the skirt with the Adidas tee!
    xx
    Claudia
    http://www.trendenciesblog.com

  2. Sophia Molen says :

    I love love love this!!

    Pinned the look!

    x Sophia

    Founder | Blog and The City
    Personal Blog | Tao of Sophia

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Hehe thanks Sophia!!

  3. Lau says :

    Love the styling! and totally agree with you, you can always dress down a piece if you style it right, it’s like wearing a sequin dress for day with a chunky sweater on top 🙂

    Lau
    http://www.lscrapbook.com/

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      100% agree! And personally I think sequins look so much better dressed down than up.

  4. Amy Ann says :

    I love figuring out ways to wear things differently. You look amazing in these photos and totally pulled this off. It’s very street style cool.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Aw you are so sweet! I know right? Trying to wear things differently is what makes fashion fun!

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      It’s beautiful! I’m normally not one for very feminine pieces, but I just love how dramatic this style is, just begging to be dressed down hehe

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Thank you so much!

  5. Marina says :

    I’m into this combo! Need to try this myself.
    http://www.MarinaSays.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Oh you should! Can’t wait to see it!

  6. Andrea Carro says :

    me encanta por completo esta sesion, muy original

    @AndreeaCarro http://www.rockmenotloveme.com

    1. Jiawa Liu says :

      Thanks so much lovely!

  7. merel says :

    I love this post!! 🙂 The colors make it so dreamy and the skirt is just amazing!!

    X Merel
    http://www.andathousandwords.com

  8. Faiyaz says :

    That skirt is all kinds of amazing. love how you rock it <3

    xx Faiyaz
    http://www.fixatedf.com

  9. Len Parent says :

    Your skirt is FABULOUS!!!!!!! Looking great girl! Have a fabulous weekend!
    Much love, Len ❤️
    http://www.lenparent.com

  10. I really love this look! First seen on instagram and now seeing the whole shoot on here makes me love the skirt even more!
    Besides I have become an active follower of your snaps!

    Sophie xx
    http://basicapparel.de

  11. Maria Marques says :

    Once again, TOP! The way you dressed down that skirt was amazing!

    Love, Maria

  12. Ashleigh says :

    AMAZING look girl! I wish I could “dress down” an outfit and incredibly effortlessly as you do!

    Ashleigh x
    http://www.ashleighdmello.com

  13. MIRJAM says :

    I just can say I LOVE LOVE LOVE that look & the idea of Dressing down such a crochet skirt!
    x. Mirjam

    http://www.jeneregretterien.ch

  14. Natalia says :

    Love your style and I’m totally lusting over that skirt