Made Well for Everything

Posted on December 28th, 2015

‘Tis the season to be grateful for versatile pieces.  At this time of year, you’re running between errands, work, happy hours, and family gatherings, and one thing is for sure: you need to be comfortable, yet prepared to look cute at the drop of a hat.  Enter knit dresses.

I know, hardly an earth-shattering declaration, but often in life it’s best not to overcomplicate things.  The right knit dress keeps you warm on its own but could be layered with a cardigan, is the right length to be worn with flats or heels, can be dressed up with bling and heels or dressed down with booties and a delicate necklace, and holds up into the early spring when you ditch your tights.

The Madewell Gia dress checks all the boxes and then some.  It comes in a marled gray, but I picked mine up in this seasonally-appropriate yet understated burgundy.  It was the perfect choice for our family festivities on Christmas Day!

I’m new to the world of adventurous tights, but it was a good way to make this look a little more fun.  And I can’t claim credit for planning to match my manicure, but it certainly worked out nicely…

How great is this Loren Hope cuff?  It came in my latest Rocksbox (promo code helenbff51 for a free month!), and I’ve basically worn it every day.  May not have the heart to send it back.

While I certainly give the Madewell dress the highest marks, I rounded up a handful of other options for your outfit inspiration and scrolling pleasure: