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12 Days Of Dresses: Glam up last year's dress!

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One of the best parts about the holiday season is def getting dolled up. Of course, buying new frocks is always tonsa fun. But who says ya can't deck out last year’s dress and look just as chic as you would if you laid down the green for a new gown? GL is here to help all you chicas keep your piggy banks stuffed by finding 5 totes creative ways to make your dress from last year look brand new! What are you waiting for, babes? Keep reading!

 

Just add…funky tights

Any holiday dress can be totally re-vamped with a pair of zany tights! Scour your fave accessories shops for leggings with wild patterns and fun prints, or hit the web for more artistic, unique pieces ya wont find anywhere else! These sheer black stockings are embellished with super cool polka dots to give your frock a fun new look.

 

Pretty Polly Dolly Polka Dot Tight, $25, urbanoutfitters.com

 

Just add…sparkling shoes

You know what they say, ”shoes make the girl!” Give last year’s holiday dress the ultimate makeover with pair of amazing heels! We love sparkle and glitter for the holiday season so look out for a pair of pumps that has some shimmer and shine.
 

Envy Sequined Platform Pumps, $40, makemechic.com

 

Just add…a serious belt

A belt is one of the best ways to transform your holiday dress from last year, because it can totally switch up the silhouette! Have fun experimenting with everything from chunky belts with serious hardware to skinny belts in pretty patent leather to give your dress a whole new vibe.
 
 

Twist Buckle Belt, $9, forever21.com

 

Just add…a cute-as-can-be cropped coat

An old holiday dress is as good as new as soon as you throw on a snazzy blazer or sassy cropped jacket! Pick out something furry to take your frock from drab to fab! Queue the ooh-la-las….

 

Faux Fur Cropped Jacket, $38, forever21.com

 

Just add…a so-right-now collar

Want a fashionable change in an instant? Pop on a chain link collar necklace. We love how these statement pieces have a way of totally changing the neckline of your dress so it has a completely different feel. Problem solved!

 

ASOS Multi Chain Rounded Collar Necklace, $22, asos.com

 

What would you do to dress up your holiday dress from last year? Blog about it, babes.

BY ANNIE ROBINSON ON 12/5/2012 12:00:00 PM

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The tights, shoes, and collar necklace are gorgeous!

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by Toritoad on 1/25/2013 9:49:04 PM

 
 



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I am thirteen and i am kinda small,and not really curvy but me and my friends are going to have a christmas party and i need a pretty dress to party in. I don;t really want like a little kid dress, but it can't be sleeveless or anything. I don't know what kind of dress would be cute on me. (p.s. i live in Utah... so its snowy and cold, so i probably couldn't wear a tanktop, without layers)

 

Hey girlie, wear your dress with a cardigan to keep warm. Look for a dress with accentuated waist to make your hips look fuller and curvier. 


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by chic_gracie on 12/12/2012 7:27:42 PM

 
 

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My schools snowball is on Saturday. I have a really pretty dress that's cream lace on top and tan/brown tulle over top the cream color on the bottom. What shoes/accessories should I wear with it and also how should I do my hair? (I have straight dark brown hair that goes down to my ribs and doesn't hold a curl) thanks!!!

 

Hey hun, since your outfit is all neutral I'd deff go for a pop of  color with your shoes. Try a bold red, a velvet material is festive for the occasion and you can even match with a red lip. For accessories I love gold, so I'd grab a pair of look-at-me earrings instead of a necklace since it might be too much with the tulle. For hair help try this for sleek strands since your do doesn't curl click here!



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by xoxoelyseolivia3 on 12/6/2012 9:30:54 PM

 
 

I LOOOOOOOOVE THOSE TIGHTS!

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by NeverSayNeverGirl on 12/6/2012 9:37:14 AM

 
 



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ok so i recently got a new skirt its a black floral three tiered skirt from rue 21. its the first skirt ive gotten since like 3rd grade and i have no idea what to weaar with it. also i want to get my first pair of heels and i dont know what to look for or where because i have massive feet and the rents wont let me shop online. thanks a bunch!

 

Hey girlie, you can wear it with a tank or t-shirt under a cardigan or pair it with a flowy blouse. For the heels, try a store like DSW that specializes in shoes. They're likely to have bigger sizes. 


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by myth_lover on 12/5/2012 6:34:14 PM

 
 

I would just add funky tights to dress up my holiday dress from last year.

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by otter77 on 12/5/2012 6:27:01 PM

 
 



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i have noticed none of my questions have been posted. is anything wrong with my account? please help, thanks!

 

Hey girlie, your account is working! Not sure why questions have been posting, but ask away and I'll answer them! 


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by myth_lover on 12/5/2012 6:13:49 PM

 
 

My sister just got something similar to that collar necklace.

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by Chloe<3 on 12/5/2012 5:22:10 PM

 
 

OH MY GlOB THIS IS AN AWESOME ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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