Dress down

In the blogging world, when you want to dress down a fancier frock, you swap your heels for flats and add denim. You believe you look so perfectly casual, for such activities as running errands and grocery shopping.

Unfortunately, the other 99% of the non-fashion blogger popluation at the grocery store want to know what you are so dressed up for.

Whether your next occasion is casual or formal, you can find a gorgeous discounted dress at 365Hangers, and they are offering Chic on the Cheap readers an extra 10% off with the code 365CHIC10!

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The Rundown
Dress BCBG c/o 365Hangers
Denim Jacket Gap
Sandals Enzo Angiolini Karezza similar
Bag Coach thrifted
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Antler Ring House of Harlow
Midi Ring Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Boyfriend c/o SmartBuyGlasses
Nail Color Essie Aruba Blue
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  1. AlissaMay 29, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I have literally had people ask me if I am going out after I grocery shop and I'm like " No.... I just wanted to be cute." Those stares are all too common.


    I still need to get a denim jacket, I swear I am the only blogger who hasn't!

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  2. LondynMay 29, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    So funny and SO true!! I get that a lot too - all we can do is own it! :)

    You look amazing as always and have just reminded me how much I need a jean jacket! Too bad I didn't save mine from all those years ago!

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  3. Aracely @ Mama Fashion FilesMay 29, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    You gotta love your fellow grocery shoppers! I was asked how I could walk in my high heel boots this past winter.

    Love the outfit!

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  4. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    this dress is so awesome on you. actually thought at first you perfectly paired the color to the detail at the hem. Nice work! haha

    Love these sandals with this.

    alyson
    www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

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  5. Courtney ErinMay 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Ha ha ha - you're so right. The bizarre looks I get never cease to amaze me, especially since I think I'm so dressed down.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  6. Diana MieczanMay 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love this look on your and I totally fancy the look of your sandals - so sassy. Kisses, darling.

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  7. A Very Sweet BlogMay 29, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    That dress looks great paired with that denim jacket! You are so funny Lydia! That's so true.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  8. Helena OopsMay 29, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Hello my dear!
    nice dress!
    lovely pictures!
    I love the sunglasses!
    have a fab day!

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  9. Frannie PantzMay 29, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I get that all the time too!!!! So weird! I love your dress Lydia.

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  10. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    You look fab Lydia :-)

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  11. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Love how you dressed this down with a jean jacket!

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  12. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful outfit dear, love the photos too!!!


    www.plogstyle.com

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  13. Sandy a la ModeMay 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    you look beautiful! i LOVE your shoes!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  14. Style JourneyMay 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I get comments about why I am so dressed up on the weekends and I think "this is casual" ha ha! I really like your chocolate brown skirt. Heather

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Same here! I'm always overdressed for everything. Or, as others have said, not "overdressed"...wanting to look cute just because ;)

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  16. Closet FashionistaMay 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    This is such a cute look! I still love those sandals :)
    And haha...yep, when I feel dressed down to hang out with my friends they are in sweats and are like WHAT ARE YOU WEARING!?
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  17. kMay 29, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    it is super cute!

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  18. poliMay 29, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Queeeee? me encanta el look completo pero que hermosa nos leemos<3

    http://polilovee.blogspot.com/

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  19. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Such a cute and easy summer look! Love the breazy skirt! Might get cold going down the frozen food aisle! Brrrrrr.

    Blessings, dear!
    Star
    http://www.beautyandbows.com/

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  20. AnnieMay 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Love how you made that dress casual! And I know I've told you before, but those sandals are SO cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  21. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMay 29, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    I love how your blue mani pops against the neutral hues!

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  22. silvergirlMay 29, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Unfortunately, the other 99% of the non-fashion blogger popluation at the grocery store want to know what you are so dressed up for.

    truer words could not have been spoken!!
    Brett

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  23. Amy ShaughnessyMay 29, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I'm definitely one of the ones who 'dresses up.' I even put on make-up and make sure that I have earrings on when I go to teach dance! Definitely a priss pot over here. Love this look by the way!

    Amy


    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  24. TaraMixandMatchMay 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    The jean jacket is the perfect way to dress down that dress...pretty!

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  25. JillMay 29, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Great lighting! Brown looks really good on you too!
    http://hotpinkstyle.blogspot.com/

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  26. Ali HvalMay 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I totally appreciate it when people dress up for mundane tasks such as grocery shopping and fabric store browsing. I love how you took such a formal frock and dressed it down! Who'da thought a jean jacket would pair so perfectly with it?

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  27. TashiaMay 29, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Denim jacket + pretty dress = one of my favorite springtime combos. Love this outfit!

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  28. EliMay 29, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    god forbid you wear something cute to the grocery store! I love it when people wear sweats or pajamas and look at YOU like youre crazy :0

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  29. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Hilarious and so true. People just say "you look fancy!" I get it all the time....
    xoMorgann

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  30. RamonaMay 29, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Hahaha! That's so true :) You look so lovely in that adorable dress and I like how you dressed it down.
    ♥

    xoxo Ra

    http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/

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  31. EMay 29, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    LOL! I'm always deemed overdressed, but what can you do?!

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  32. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    every time i visit here is always fun. probably due to the charming smile
    how could a smile that caught my eye

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  33. CeeMay 30, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Ha ha, so true about thinking you're dressed down... I just spent a week with my aunts, who live on the Canadian prairies. I was dressing way, way down so that we could do touristy things, sticking to pants and flat shoes or booties, and everyday, they asked me if I dress up so much all the time! Too funny. Personally, I think you dressed this dress down to a beautiful and slightly more casual style. And I love your bag!
    xox,
    Cee

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  34. NnennaMay 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Haha, you described "dressing down" so well! That denim jacket looks so great on you- I wish denim jackets would look like this on me!

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  35. christineMay 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I love how you've totally changed the dress from fancy to casual with just adding the denim jacket. So clever. I don't think other people (non bloggers) will understand that getting dressed up for the grocery store is important..hehe

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  36. Lady of StyleMay 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I was laughing, Lyddie, you are sooo right! Countless times I have been asked where I am going... well, grocery shopping ;-)

    Love your casual (or dressed up?) style!
    Annette
    Lady of Style

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  37. So Work Week ChicMay 30, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I love this casual take of this dress with the jean jacket. You look great!

    www.soworkweekchic.blogspot.com

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  38. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Ha! I know that feeling! I always think... what? It's just a black dress.

    I've been trying to embrace flats lately. Yeah we'll see how that goes.

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  39. LorenaJune 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Sounds familiar, people will ask you if you are going somewhere afterwards...
    i really like how this looks, the buttons on the jean jacket look really nice with the top part of the dress...

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