Feeling a little lazy? In college, we are all looking for shortcuts, whether it’s walking to class or using Microsoft Word’s thesaurus for an essay. We’re trying to spare time for those 8:00 a.m. lectures. We may not have enough time to pick both a top and bottom that match, but we still don’t want to let others know at a glance, that we woke up late and got ready within 10 minutes. A dress is the shortcut (pun intended) in this case.
The simple, loose-fitting dress that cuts before the knees is the answer you’re looking for. A bodycon, maxi dress or skinny jeans can be too tight or restrictive for the classroom setting, and you want blood flow in your legs. When you’re sitting down for an hour straight, you need a little room to fidget and stretch.
Such comfortable dresses you can simply throw on include the T-shirt dress and the more feminine babydoll dress, which has a similar loose fit on the bottom. You have freedom in both; you have movement and flow to your look. An elongated version of a T-shirt is genius, because you get to forgo the responsibility of choosing the bottom, and you still receive the benefits of a T-shirt’s casual ease. The babydoll dress, another classic Brandy Melville move, is roomy from the waist down. It is reminiscent of a nightgown, exuding the same amount of comfort.
You can keep a loose dress casual or dress it up. This Fashionista is wearing a burgundy babydoll dress and decided to dress it up; you could even wear this outfit to the vineyard for wine tasting. Even though the babydoll style is a bit soft, my friend hardens the edge by pairing it with black and gold accessories. This is one way to keep the look chic for city girls. The term babydoll originated from the dresses that dolls wear, but you can show that you won’t be toyed with.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “If dresses aren’t your thing, you can always replace it with a romper. It’s another way to save time while dressing and be comfortable.”
