How To Wear A Wrap Dress

Do you have a wrap dress in your wardrobe? It is a versatile classic that fits every body type. Remember the 1970’s Diane von Ferstenberg wrap dress that is now an icon. The design is universally flattering, they are easy to style and they can be worn year round. Today we are sharing some tips on how to wear a wrap dress for different seasons and occasions.

How To Wear A Wrap Dress

You can wear a wrap dress anywhere and year round depending on the fabric and cut. Light, sleevelss maxi’s are great for summer to a long sleeve sweater midi for winter. The style looks very nice in a faux design for a dress occasion as well. Let’s first chat about what a wrap dress is. Read on.

What Is A Wrap Dress

A wrap dress basically is designed like a robe and other clothing that has a wrap like closure. This wrap tie silhouette creates an illusion of an hourglass body shape- even if you don’t have one. The v-neck is always a flattering style on women and draping or ruching of the fabric from the waist down adds interest. If a true wrap dress concerns you about keeping the tie in place- there are many faux styles available for you to choose from. Here are a few that we featured.

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Four Wrap Dress Outfit Ideas

Below are outfit ideas for how to wear a wrap dress throughout the year and for a variety of occasions. The dress that Bev has on was featured in our post on How to Dress Professionally in hot weather-link here for the entire outfit details.

Late Summer Wrap Dress Outfit

The Mango Verdi Tie Waist Dress would be perfect to wear now. The lightweight fabric works for now in the warmer weather. Styled with nude shoes, this look can be worn for work events, brunches and dinners. When the weather starts to cool, pair this dress with boots and a cropped trench for a Fall season look. Click on the photos below for more details.

More Summer Wrap Dresses

Summer Occasion Wrap Dress Outfit

The Sam Edelman Plisse Faux Wrap Dress is a classic silhouette that can be styled for many occasions. We added black and gold and black and silver accessories. The mini pleat on the skirt is on trend. This is a fun dress to style- you could dress this down with some simple sandals and a denim jacket. Click on any photo below for more information.

More Summer Occasion Wrap Dresses

Fall Wrap Dress Outfit

The Simkhai Skyla Dress is an investment piece, however, this dress it such a timeless look in this oatmeal shade and the tie at the side of the dress. We styled it with different shades of brown and had to share these shoes. You could style this with booties –click here for our recent post on Fall booties or you could style this dress with these Sam Edelman Sylvia Boots. This dress would look great with a cropped suede moto jacket too!! Click on any photo below for more information.

More Fall Wrap Dresses

Winter Occassion Wrap Dresses

The Nastia V-Neck Belted Cocktail Dress is a beautiful wrap dress that can be worn now and into the holiday season. We styled it here for a special dinner or event with the gold accents and strappy sandals-perfect for warm weather climates. It could be styled with taupe booties as well. Click on the photos below for more information.

More Winter Occassion Wrap Dresses

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