Create 8 Different Looks to Re-Wear 2 Cocktail Dresses Year-Round

The holidays have come and gone, but don't store your cocktail dresses in the closet just yet. Let them hang around for longer as part of your regular wardrobe! The objective: Maximize your dressy pieces so you don’t end up wearing them just once or twice a year. Check out our style tricks to do just that with two cocktail dresses — a little black dress (LBD) and a shimmery number. The best part: All you have to do is pair them with items that you probably already have in your closet!

Watch the video below to see how you can style your outfits for different occasions. (Scroll down to find the shopping details.)    

Love the looks? Here's the breakdown:

THE MAIN PIECE: A classic LBD

Off-shoulder dress, P2,195, Miss Selfridge

LOOK #1: Ready to Party

You can’t go wrong with a timeless LBD + the right accessories.

Black strappy heels, P1,420; bangle, P450 (set of five); and clutch, P1,105, all Forever 21

LOOK #2: Weekend Getaway

Tone the glam with a denim button-down!

Chambray button-down, P1,175, Forever 21; gray sneakers, P799, Rubi; blue clutch, stylist’s own

LOOK #3: Office Glam

 

Look like you mean business with a long-sleeved blouse and black pumps.

Sheer red blouse, P655, black pumps, P1,420, and patent bag, P1,135, all Forever 21

LOOK #4: Errand Day

A breezy polo shirt + sensible flats = casual comfort!

White printed polo shirt, P680, Daisy x Pepper (instagram.com/dxp.mnl); nude sling bag, P1,305, Forever 21; black flats, P799, Rubi

THE MAIN PIECE: A gold cocktail dress

Gold peplum dress, P3,395, Miss Selfridge

LOOK #1: Cocktail Chic

Try gold lace for mommy-appropriate shine!

Rose gold heels,P1,420, and bracelet, P280, both Forever 21


LOOK #2: Sunday Brunch

Want to look relaxed? Slip into a cozy sweater + flat sandals.

Knitted sweater, P915; gold necklace, P450/set of three; nude handbag, P1,305, all Forever 21; bronze sandals, P799, Rubi

LOOK #3: Out With The Girls

Throw on a casual vest dress for a stylish cover-up. (Heels, optional!)

Army green vest dress, P1,599, Cotton On; black strappy heels, P1,420, and quilted bag, P1,135, both Forever 21

LOOK #4: Date Night

Wear your dress as a statement top and pair with chic drawstring pants!

Drawstring pants, P1,199, Cotton On; black pumps, P1,420, and black sling bag, P1,135, both Forever 21

Styling by Elaine Natividad Reyes. Hair and makeup by Muriel Vega Perez. Mom model: Tisha Alvarez