Casual Dresses

A true fashionista always wants to look and dress her best. Sometimes, however, she does have her days where she wants to appear stylish but doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort. What’s a girl to do? This is when casual dresses come into play. Defined as a dress that can be worn for most basic occasions. They are usually “middle of the road” when it comes to certain aspects.

A casual dress may be long or short, but usually is neither of the two extremes. Detailed, but usually not heavily so. Usually they lack the glitzy trimmings of evening and party dresses like sequins, sparkles, beads and abundant amounts of lace and ruffles. Generally, the look is more conservative, but many times they are sleeveless or have an alluring approach.

Because in the past few years dresses have come back into favor and soared in popularity, there are tons of different dresses out there to purchase. However, they are not all the same; the term casual is slightly vague as there are different levels of casualness.

A casual event defined basically is an “event” where anything goes, that doesn’t have certain standards. However, there are different levels of casual events. For example, running errands is a lot more casual then having a relaxed lunch with friends, yet both are considered casual events. There is no strict dress code attire for either situation. However, one might choose to dress differently for both situations. Like the variety of events that fall under the headline of casual, there are a variety of different types of casual dresses.

For instance, some companies offer dresses made of terrycloth, a material usually reserved for bathrobes. This is extreme comfort, the ultimate material of relaxation, made as girly as possible by being used for a dress. One may want to wear this grocery shopping, instead of sloppy sweatpants of the same material. The casual lunch with friends? Unless it’s McDonalds, then most likely not, if you are one who is obsessed with fashion and appearance.

Then others offer casual dresses that look like a simple long tee shirt. This kind of dress can work for a variety of casual occasions, depending on how it is accessorized. Pair it with flat sandals and a simple necklace, and you have a look perfect for shopping with the girls. Throw it on with lavish jewelry and a pair of wedges and now you’re ready for that movie date.

Then you have those brands that carry structured, fitted casual dresses with nice finishing touches that are much more refined and perfect for said lunch with friends, even a more upscale lunch or dinner, but still not appropriate for a formal event.

Have an invite to a party? If it is a wedding, a black tie event, or specifies attire for example “formal wear” then a casual dress is a no-no. A small intimate party at your best friends apartment? Then go for it girlfriend! Pick one that’s more fitted, with sexier details. Add glitzy jewelry and heels, and you have just transformed from darling day dressed to the perfect party princess.

Want to wear a casual dress in the workplace? Unless a suit is a daily necessity, or a uniform or certain colours/pieces are required, then you are in luck. The more tailored dresses can be utilized as work wear, as long as they are not super short in length and have a conservative enough neckline, based on your workplace. Button down collared dresses are cute yet conservative and a great choice when paired with low heels and tights.

Now, of course a fashionista loves to shop. It’s one of her past times. Casual dresses are usually not purchased on “mission trips”, aka shopping trips when you are on the hunt, eyeglasses and red bull for extra energy in hand, for that certain garment that you just “must have”, either because you just crave it after seeing it in magazines or need it because your friends bachelorette party is tomorrow and you have nothing to wear. These types of dresses are usually purchased, ironically, on casual shopping trips, when one is browsing to see what suits ones fancy.

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There isn’t much to keep in mind when shopping for a casual dress. Unless you are buying them for work, then any style works. Just keep your style, size, favored materials and colours in mind. If your boyfriend or husband wants to treat and surprise his fashion queen, this is the easiest dress for him to buy, as long as he keeps the same standard information in mind.

Because of their diversity, there is no specific body type to pinpoint as to wear or not wear casual dresses. As long as a woman is confident and searches and purchases wisely to flatter her figure in the best manner, then the dress will work.

Every girl should know her body type, and therefore what works best. It’s a no brainer that shorter girls can pull off shorter hemlines without being to revealing. Taller girls can slip into long dresses and not tear the hem. Larger girls should generally stick to mid length more conservative styles, while the skinny minnies can pull off almost anything.

Looking for casual dresses? Von Vonni offers a decent selection. The Von Vonni Transformer dress, short or long version, is the best choice. It’s made of jersey, a more casual fabric, with a loose but not too loose fit. The top part of the dress can be altered depending on what you are doing. Wrap it into a cap sleeve top or tie it with a plunging neckline depending on your days events.

Going to walk on the boardwalk? The Von Vonni Flora P-Striped Tunic is  a fashionable casual dress at it’s best. Light and airy, with fabulous colored stripes and a loose fit yet seductive drape. Pair it with gladiator sandals and simple jewelry.

Heading to the office? Then throw on the Von Vonni Tabita dress. It is available in neutral colours, has a prim scoop neckline and just long enough hemline. Girly, yet simple and classic enough to wear to work when paired with a blazer and flats. The best casual dress for the office that Von Vonni has to offer!