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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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Fashion Advice · February 28, 2022

The Ever by X Dress Styled Three Ways

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My friend Sylvia is one of the most stylish women I know and has a true passion for fashion. She decided to take a course on personal styling to better understand the business, the terminology, and learn how to be even better at what she is inherently good at. One of her course projects was to take a colorful dress and style it three ways on another individual and I offered to be her guinea pig. She decided to have my bright green ever by X Dress styled three ways.

The Ever by X Dress Styled Three Ways

I was intrigued by this activity. While I hired a personal stylist in the past, I do think my styling skills are pretty good and I feel no one else really gets my body/taste combo better than me. But as you will see, Sylvia suggested things I would never consider and it broadened my perspective and I ended up liking the results.

This was a completely virtual styling session; Sylvia never came to my house through the process, it was all done through FaceTime. We first went through my dress collection to choose which classic style of dress to use. The ever by X dress is essentially a shirtdress with its shirttail hem, button placket, and self belt. Sylvia decided to style it for work, evening, and vacation.

What is the ever by X Dress?

I've done a full ever by X dress review and my friend Carrie also reviewed how the ever by X dress fits plus sizes. ever by X is an Australian woman-owned sustainable slow fashion brand that only offers one style of dress that fits US sizes 6-24. This dress is made from a vegan silk and is machine washable. While the ever by X dress only comes in one style, it comes in three lengths and a vast variety of ever-changing colors. The ever by X dress in this post is the color Emeraldine in the petite length.

Styling the ever by X Dress for a Night Out

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Sylvia loved the idea of gold with the green of the dress so she asked to see if I had any gold heels. I shared I have these in gold from Margaux (they aren't cheap but they continue to be the most comfortable and versatile heels in my wardrobe and they come in wide width).

You may also like: Margaux Shoes Uptown Sandal Review

how to style the ever by x dress

To continue with the gold theme, she asked if I had any gold belts and chose this gold elastic belt with a pave buckle I got a while ago from Zara. Choosing a metal belt instead of the self belt cinches the fabric better, and gives a more dressy/cocktail effect. This belt is no longer available but I have a carousel below of belts that will achieve a similar effect:

Sylvia asked about my earring selection, looking for something that wasn't a typical hoop but gave a similar effect. She chose my “Edie” hoops from Jenny Bird, which are a gold post with a ring dangling from the end. I love these earrings; they are no longer available but Jenny Bird is still a designer I go to for unique but very wearable earrings that are of quality but not ridiculously expensive.

ever by x dress styled three ways

The thing I would have never chosen for this look but love is the bag. This bag is from Everlane and several years old (previously seen here and here). I would never think to pair a coral red bag with the green dress; the color combo makes me automatically think of Christmas. But the warm red and the bright green combo isn't holiday but modern and fresh. It taught me to not rely on classic combinations or neutral bags, and that a pop of color can be dressy and elegant.

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A slide from Sylvia's project

Sylvia then asked me to finish the look with a red lip (this lipcolor from L'Oreal) and to pull my hair up in sort of a windswept look with tendrils. This is another thing I wouldn't have done on my own but it really did elevate the entire look! What do you think of the result?

Styling the ever by X Dress for Work

how to style the ever by x dress for work

Sylvia asked me about my blazers collection. Since the pandemic, I have pared down my suiting and didn't have the selection I used to two years ago. We tried my black blazer (the Universal Standard Rio) and it was meh with the dress. We then tried this white double-breasted blazer that is from a Zara suit I wore in this post and when I was a guest for the DC stop on the Bad on Paper Podcast tour.

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We tried the self belt but it didn't look polished under the blazer so we switched it for a belt I got at Chico's a few years ago. Chico's is a place I'll recommend until the cows come home for quality jewelry accessories. This belt is leather, the gold hasn't gotten dull or chipped and the belt adjusts in back so it can fit your natural waist or be a hip belt. Chico's has no belts right now, but watch this space because they always do belts really well (I have several Chico's belts in my wardrobe).

ever by x dress for work

For shoes we tried a few different things – we tried some zebra print knit booties, leopard calfhair pointed toe kitten pumps, and were going to do my nude-to-me pumps but I couldn't find them. We settled on my black pumps, which tied in with the belt. To make it feel me, we added these bold gold mirror earrings from Copper Canoe Woman, which I purchased at B. Yellowtail. If you don't have big gold statement earrings, a gold hoop would also work.

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A slide from Sylvia's project detailing this workplace look

Sylvia recommended a red lip, and then for a bag we went through my selection and she chose this black and white graphic leather bag from Dagne Dover (a limited edition, no longer available though they still have the clutch in this print). The bag came with a shoulder strap and a wrist strap; we removed both to carry it like a clutch. I again wouldn't have picked this bag, but the black and white print really tied the whole look together to give a creative office vibe.

How to Style the ever by X Dress for Vacation

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I have taken an ever by X dress on vacation and now won't travel without it. Wearing it without the belt like a caftan is an obvious choice, but Sylvia wanted to switch it up a bit by doing a cape-life effect. We did this by putting the self belt around my waist under the dress, having the ends come out the slits in the front, twisting the straps in front and then feeding them back through the slits to tie them behind my waist under the dress. Sounds complicated, but if you own the dress, it's actually quite easy and comfortable. You can also achieve this look with a skinny belt that will fit through the slits; have the belt against your body and feed through the slits, clasp in front over the dress and adjust the fabric.

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Sylvia wanted the look of lots of different necklaces and we layered a bunch of my gold and beaded necklaces but with my bust they all just fell to the center and didn't achieve what she hoped for. She then suggested unbuttoning two of the dress buttons to elongate and open the neckline and take two necklaces and shorten them so they layered, filling in the neckline. I shortened these two necklaces by placing a gold safety pin through the chains and then letting the excess necklace hang down my back. Again, this is something I wouldn't consider on my own but loved the result.

The gold and green necklace is cabi (very old); the gold necklace is vintage and I found similar on Etsy:

We played a bit with bracelets, Sylvia loved the gold cuff (Chico's from this fall) but wanted something on the other wrist as well. I pulled out this wood and acetate bangle (also Chico's from a year ago) and it had the same green as the dress. She asked me to put it on my other wrist and we both were surprised by how much we loved the mismatched bangle effect. I myself would never choose such a combo but don't be surprised if you see me rock it again!

ever by x dress for vacation

We tried a few scarves on my head, but it was looking like a hybrid between Little Edie and Little Steven so we checked out my straw hat selection. My big floppy hat was the wrong proportion, the fedora too proper, but this hat from Lack of Colour that I wore daily this summer at Fire Island, tipped a bit to the side, was perfect.

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A detail slide from Sylvia's project

This bag is also Zara, it's pretty old (in fact my phone doesn't fit in it any more). I don't know I haven't shopped Zara in years and have rarely kept anything I ordered yet almost every Zara purchase is in one post (the only other thing is the earrings in this post). My summer shoe selection is limited; Sylvia went with my flat gold gladiator sandals that are neutral enough to let the outfit take the spotlight. Makeup was just brows and bronzer to give a summer holiday effect.

You may also like: ever by X dress review

Working with a Virtual Personal Stylist

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Me and Sylvia in 2019

While I have been friends with Sylvia for many years, we have traveled together, and I have been to her house, she has yet to come to my house. I didn't plan for this, so my closet and bedroom were not as tidy as they would be if I were having guests. But she didn't care, she wasn't there to judge my home but help create outfits.

For the first look, we did it with me holding my phone while we FaceTimed, and then I'd occasionally prop it up on a shelf to show items. I then took the look with me to the office to shoot there. We then decided to create two more looks. Those were done in more of a traditional virtual personal stylist manner.

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Me and Sylvia at NYFW February 2020

I have a PopSocket phone case, and a PopSocket holder affixed to my makeup mirror (good for filming my makeup for IG) and did that in selfie mode so I could stand back and Sylvia could see my head to toe look, but also be able to get close to show detail. Having a tripod would also work; I have two of this tripod and even sent one as a gift to my daughter's piano teacher because it packs up small but is so functional and sturdy.

This was a fun activity that helped me see my closet with fresh eyes. We tried a lot of pieces that had been collecting dust over the past two years and it helped me shop my closet for future outfits and situations. These three looks I wouldn't have put together on my own but I really like them and just having a collaborative creative session like this energized me!

Sylvia Colella can be found at her blog Simply Sylvia, but she's most often on Instagram at @sylviacolella. I hope my friend rocks her assignment for class, and look forward to seeing how she does as a personal stylist!

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  1. Jean says

    March 3, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    Great tip on how to shorten necklace chain!

    Reply
  2. Rachel Anne Krug says

    March 1, 2022 at 8:53 am

    Like others have mentioned, this post is really showing me that I need to focus on thoughtfully adding accessories to my wardrobe. Thinking of a gold belt and printed clutch next, and how they’d likely revive my solid-color dresses that I usually feel not totally polished in. Thanks for the ideas!

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    February 28, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    I love these looks and love hearing about the process you went through to get there. I love the way she balanced the focal point of the accessories: where the belt is blingy, no necklace needed. Neutral belt = layered necklaces. Great post and what an endorsement for the dress!

    Reply
  4. Cindy Hinton says

    February 28, 2022 at 11:26 am

    I love these looks and the fresh ideas. And that green is stunning!

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks, Cindy!

      Reply
  5. Julia says

    February 28, 2022 at 11:22 am

    These are such gorgeous looks! For anyone who is thinking about this dress, I bought it in the dark blue color and it is SUCH good quality. However, I live in a very dry (desert) climate and I seriously have never had so much trouble with static from a garment. The fabric feels so good but just will not drape in my climate, no matter what approaches for fighting static I try. It may be a better fit for a more humid climate (like the DC area!) and I personally am looking forward to taking it on a trip to a wetter location. 🙂

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      Oh gosh, that sucks! I haven’t taken it to a dry climate yet so haven’t experienced that but this is good to know!

      Reply
  6. sandie Mc says

    February 28, 2022 at 11:15 am

    Who’d ever think my favorite on-line stylist could learn things from a stylist! that Dress looks fabulous on you – can you tell me what size you’re wearing ? did you size down due to the volume? We’re similar (I think in shape and almost size – also def. petite) so I gauge what size I may need on what size you’re wearing – especially for on-line only purchases. Thank you for your continued assistance with very creative dressing!

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    • SANDRA MCCARTHY says

      February 28, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      I just read you previous very helpful review – no need to answer on the sizing – but by the way you look amazing in that Emerald Green!

      Reply
      • Alison Gary says

        February 28, 2022 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you! And glad you found the Ever by X dress review helpful!

        Reply
  7. carole chabries says

    February 28, 2022 at 11:04 am

    i LOVE the lip color with your vacation style. mind sharing what it is?

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Sure, sorry about not linking it! It’s Revlon in Certainly Red https://amzn.to/3K7UBS5

      Reply
  8. Ali Tubo says

    February 28, 2022 at 10:02 am

    LEU2500, I’m with you on my impression of the dress changing. Makes me think about a classic shirt dress that’s sitting in my warm weather clothes and how I might get some accessories to reve it up.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      That’s great that this inspired you! I do think that these styling ideas could work with a range of other dresses!

      Reply
  9. Bette says

    February 28, 2022 at 9:41 am

    Oddly, this post shows me why my current look is boring (classic?). If I were told to try a few hats, add a belt, a clutch, something gold, earrings that hung lower than normal, a different belt, gold sandals, a red purse — I’d be left standing with nothing. Accessories, clearly!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      I regularly edit my clothing, but I am slower to get rid of accessories because they really can transform basics and they are far more likely to come back in style over time.

      Reply
      • Bette says

        February 28, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        I joined the Great Resignation in 2021, and am now part of the Great Re-Evaluation. I wish I had thought ahead to the power of accessories, as I got rid of pretty much everything as a Great Dramatic Gesture. 😉

        Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 1, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      I struggle with this, too! I know I could do a better job styling but feel so lost when it comes to accessories.

      Reply
  10. Grace says

    February 28, 2022 at 9:24 am

    These outfits really showcase the versatility of the dress! Very cool post.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Grace I’m glad you liked it! It was a fun activity!

      Reply
  11. Maggie S says

    February 28, 2022 at 8:46 am

    WOW! I am impressed with the outfits! If a stylist can help you (who writes and focuses on fashion) I can only think that it would be a HUGE help for me. One of the things that struck me was how much time was spent trying different things-I usually spend 10 seconds deciding what shoes/jewelry/handbag goes with an outfit.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      I think because she’s not familiar with my closet it took longer, but also it was interesting because I have my go-to combinations and she made me think outside the box!

      Reply
  12. Leu2500 says

    February 28, 2022 at 8:40 am

    This is a great lesson in accessories making an outfit. In this case, they took a dress that I’m meh about to hey! That looks really good.

    Looks 1 & 2 also make me remember those “how to take an outfit from work to dinner/drinks’ features we had in the 80s & 90s

    The green/coral/gold is very Palm Beachy to me, not Christmas at all.

    And finally (I’m very chatty this morning) I have a pencil case that I got for $1 at Staples that is a dupe for the clutch in #3. Guess I’m moving it from my office to my closet.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      That pencil case sounds awesome! Why not make it a clutch?

      Reply

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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