Update Strapless

i have just stumbled across this site- where have you been all my life!! I'll be reading daily from now on!!

I love the article on skirts.. its exactly the fashion advice i am looking for!! i love fashion, but honestly, i dont have the best eye for it.

so my question - i have a metalic greyish/greenish colour strapless dress from 2 years ago - it has inverted tulip skirt. (i can try post a pic later)

i'd love to update the dress so i can wear again this Christmas - so my question is how can i modernize it?

The skirt is just above the knee, going on the advice above - i will try see if it can be shortened. i feel it would be better a litle shorter.

I will team with black opaque tights.

what next?
Cardi?
top underneath the strapless dress or cardi over?
black shoes or ankle boots?

This is where i can confused, i can start the outfit.. but i cant finish it!!

I am in my early 30s - smallish frame. my style is pretty casual - eg lots of jumper dresses with boots so far this winter.

thanks so much.
loving this site.
Ita in Ireland.


Welcome, Ita!

You have many options for your dress.
As you suggested, since the Tulip skirt is wide, have it shortened to well above your knee. Opaque Black tights and heels (with platforms) sound great, too.

A tiny cardi, buttoned just once at the waist area would be great, especially in a black flat knit (with black sequins? I can't tell how much shine the dress has.) Or, try adding a sweater with some modern Embellishment , or a faux or real fur collar.

If you are daring (and have small feet and thin ankles) try a tee Strap, heeled shoe in black suede, and tiny sheer socks under. Anklets
You can fold the anklets down a bit, not pulled up like in the picture, to create the same line that a bootie would make on your foot. (This is for fashion-forward folks.)

Fill in the cardi's neckline with some short, mixed media beads in a monochrome palette: Beads

Try a structured clutch with some silver stud embellishments.

Your dress is just one part of an up-to-date ensemble! Enjoy!