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How to wear a dress over pants in 2017

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Do you find yourself recycling old shooting locations? I surely do, and I never regret it. It would be such a pity to find a cool spot and use it only for once. Whenever I find a new location I get extremely excited and would love to get all my outfits shot in the same spot, but that would be kinda boring. Although it doesn’t hurt to reuse some of those old cool places every now and then. That’s what happened today. Remember the cute little red old car I’ve found in April? Where else could I have shot this striped dress if not near the red beast? They go together like bacon and eggs, and gosh I shouldn’t mention food when I’m starving.

Now back to the serious stuff, today I have decided to try one of the trends I’ve been staying away from: dress over pants. Why didn’t I try it yet? No idea, probably because I only own about ten dresses which I have bought over the years. Got some of them while I was in high school, so yeah, I got an excuse for being so late on this bandwagon. But to my defense, I’m taking baby steps into fixing the “problem” and started by getting some new dresses. This is one of those I mentioned in the previous post and I pretty much love it. That’s not only because it’s red, striped and midi, but also because it has fun shoulders. Besides the above mentioned, it’s also extremely flowy and easy to style. It worked like a charm with these white suit pants and I’d also love wearing it with mom jeans.

So if you’re planning on trying the trend anytime soon and would like to start with a similar dress, then I’d suggest pairing it with some skinny jeans or sleek trousers. Although, it can also be mixed with wide leg pants as long as the waist is accentuated. That can be done with a belt or corset. However, layering a loose dress over a pair of trousers would be the stress free effective option which would take you from day to night. Did you try the trend yet? xx

I’m wearing: Zara shirt dress (similar here) | Mango trousers (similar here) | H&M shoes (similar here) | Zara bag (similar here) | H&M earrings (similar here) | Sunglasses (similar here)

THE DRESS OVER PANTS TREND 

Photography by: Ionel Birsan

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78 comments

  1. Your outfit is perfect. The combination is awsome. I would wear the look the same as you. I love the dress and heels :-*

    Melanie / http://www.goldzeitblog.de

  3. The perfect way to style this trend 🙂 xx

  4. Amber Baker says:

    Wearing a dress over pants is one of my all time favorite trends, and you’ve styled it here flawlessly! Red looks great on you!

    amberelb.com

  6. Ann-Marie says:

    I love the way you style this and i am AMAZED by how this looks like an editorial shoot!

  8. The dress is so pretty! Like the way you paired it with trousers.

    ANOUK

  9. I’m obsessed with this look babe! LOVE how you maintained a red palette throughout the entire outfit… so chic! <3

    XO Jessi,

  10. Kiri says:

    Love how you have added red peonies to your basket to match your stripes.
    This is actually a really great idea and I might give this a go rather than wearing tights this winter!
    Kiri
    Set to Glow

  12. I’m also late to the game because I haven’t tried this trend yet, but love the way it looks on you.
    How nice is it to re-visit certain photoshoot locations? It always feels like home 🙂

    http://www.fashionradi.com

  14. Jen says:

    You pull out this trend sooooo good! Loving how you accesorize everything those earrings and glasses are amazing! ♥

  15. I don’t think this trend is for me but on you looks gorgeous! And I like this spot, matchy matchy with your outfit. 😀

    Caterina | caterinasosso.com

  16. Rosy says:

    I’m already totally converted to dress over pants, it’s one of my favourite go to looks and it’s really forgiving too 🙂

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
    My Instagram | Instagram

  17. I haven’t tried this trend yet, as I thought it would be really difficult to style, but you make it look so effortless! I love this striped dress and it looks amazing with the white suit pants!
    I’m tempted to give the trend a go, but I don’t think it will look so good!
    Love your accessories and the location too!
    Julia x
    http://www.thevelvetrunway.com

  21. I just tried the dress over pant recently and don’t regret it at all! I love how yours has a pop of color and matches those adorable shoes! well done!

    http://www.prettyinleather.net

  22. Milex says:

    ♥

  23. Siffat Haider says:

    You are the definition of chic! I love how you styled the dress over pants, and I am dying over your sunglasses!!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

  24. I am not particularly fond of this trend although I used to wear dresses over pants all the time when I was in highschool, ha! However your take on it made me wanna try again 🙂 That striped dress with fun shoulders is gorgeous and the red overload has me like ♥♥♥ Oh, and one surely has to make the most of the cool shooting locations we find sometimes by chance sometimes after a thorough scouting mission! Hope you have a great weekend, lovely

    Saida | She talks Glam

  25. Ahh you pull it off so well! This is one of those trends I’ve been staying clear from, I don’t think it would suit my body shape at all! You make it look so fab!!

    Alya / moorizzla xx

  26. I love that this trend has come back in fashion. You wear it so well, and smartly styled with white and classic stripes. Thanks for the inspiration. <3
    FASHION TALES

  29. I try to shoot in different locations, but sometimes it can be hard because of crowd. I feel super shy, when there are too many people. I love how this striped shirt matches perfectly with location.

    http://www.queenhorsfall.com/

  30. Marta Carvalho says:

    Your outfit pictures are the BEST. Love what you’re wearing!
    LA VEINE

  31. OLJA says:

    wow, awesome

  32. Kinga K. says:

    Your outfit is perfect ♥

  33. OnTrend says:

    So inspiring post to help people try this new trend.
    xx
    Anh / ontrend

  34. Tina says:

    You make me want to try out wearing a dress over pants now! You look so so chic! I just pinned this on my Street Style board 🙂

    Tina
    http://www.justatinabit.com

  35. Hillory says:

    I’ve never been able to pull off this look, but it looks amazing on you!! Totally looking for a dress I can rock with pants now haha!

    xo,

    H

  36. Britta says:

    Babe! You are so stylish! I been wanting to try the dress over pants trend for some time and you just might have convinced me fully to try it!

    The striped shirt dress is so beautiful!

    Thank you for being such an inspiration!

  37. Izabela says:

    Wow, I love this look. Your striped dress is amazing. I have a few dresses which are a bit too short to wear on their own. I need to try pairing them with trousers.

    http://www.mydailywear.co.uk

  38. Shanice says:

    your outfit is pure perfection! Love the dress and trousers combo 🙂

  41. Candi says:

    I don’t usually wear dresses with pants simply because it’s so hot here, but the shots you took are gorgeous, and you’ve matched the colors perfectly. I would totally wear your look! You look amazing, the sunnies, earrings, clothes and shoes are PERFECT!! xx

    XO Candi
    thelollychase.com

  42. Jessie says:

    Girl your outfit is so stylish from head to toe!!! You should come and be my stylist!! I’m so obsessed with your sunnies. It’s so pretty and it’s the perfect match with your dress!!! I should totally try the dress over pants style this year!

    xx, Jessie

  43. Dami O. says:

    Your style is impeccable, Ive been obsessed since i found you on lookbook.

    Dami |

  44. This look is so perfect! I would’ve never thought about layering a dress this length over pants but it looks so chic and effortless. I love the elements of red in this look and in the background and also your hair tied back like this.

  45. How do you look so good wearing this dress over pants trend? I’ve tried it before and I just do not like how small and short I look. Maybe I should ditch the boot cut pants and try a pair of leggings or sleek trousers like you suggest. Btw, recycling shoot locations is totally acceptable. Especially when that red car is so adorable and has such a cute rustic charm. I go back to old shoot locations all the time!

    -Lily from With Love Lily Rose

  46. Normally, I don’t wear the dress over pants. However, how you mixed and matched is very pretty! Also, love your sunnies girl! So retro!

    http://www.thequinoxfashion.com

  47. wanderlustts says:

    I’m the same as you! I always want to use the same spot when i find a cool location but i try to space out when i post so people don’t notice it haha.
    I’ve been a real fan of pinstripe dress shirts as of lately too and I recently posted a similar outfit but it was in black and white instead of red. It’s just so flattering and it elongates your figure and makes you look so feminine and put together.
    The woven bag just reminds me of something so innocent to be honest, like you can carry flowers in it and it makes the look so complete.
    absolutely gorgeous babe

    Wanderlustts

  48. You are just so adorable! I haven’t tried this trend but this post is inspiring me to do so! This dress is adorable and yes, it only made sense to go back and shoot next to that adorable red car and of course holding flowers!
    Obsessed with this post and these photos babe!!
    XO
    Aimara
    http://www.waysofstyle.com

  49. Carmen says:

    Such a lovely way to wear a dress dear! You totally rocked the dress and pants combo. And as I said a few times before, you made me love this red and white look so much!
    xx, Carmen –

  50. Carmen says:

    Such a lovely outfit dear! You totally rocked the dress and pants combo. And as I said a few times before, you made me love this red and white look so much!
    xx, Carmen –

  51. Leni says:

    Haha that’s a great excuse to go shopping! 😀 I love dresses and shirt dresses as well! You can style them in different ways and they are my fav summer piece.
    Girl, your pictures are amazing and I do love your style a lot! <3
    Have a nice evening!
    Xo Leni
    http://www.theblondejourney.com/

  54. I can totally relate, when I find a good spot to shot I go back always especially when I have no time to scout new spots. I love the trend dresses over pants but I don’t think I can pull it off so beautiful as you. Love the stripe dress, I have a similar one but mine has off the shoulder sleeves. This whole look is so beautiful, it reminds me of Parisian girls. Are you sure you ain’t Parisian ? Stunning !
    Love Aurela xoxo
    http://www.aurelafashionista.com

  55. Hey Darling Andreia
    Hows you?
    I was always afraid to style Dress with Pants but You Made such an Amazing Style:)
    First I adore the Red Striped Dress, Very Lovely and The Shape fits you sooo Well:)
    The Heels and the Red Sunnies makes your Outfit Sooo Incredible Chic and Elegant at the same time:)
    The Vibe of the photos are sooo Lovely, Adore the Car Background;)
    Ps: Your Earrings are very Unique:)
    Need to have one pair:)
    Fits so well with your Face:)
    Wish you Amazing Day
    Love Open Kloset By Karina

  56. Jacqueline says:

    I’ve been seeing people rocking this trend and I’m like I don’t think I can pull it off so if be been avoiding it but I LOVE how you’re rocking it. Such a cute little dress. I’m gonna have to get some trousers to replicate this look as amazing as you have.

  57. Cuteness babe look and happy outfit 😉
    You looking happy and radious.
    Cool hoops babe and your outfits always on the point . I’m searching somebody vintage bag like your style hehe
    Xx
    Eva
    http://www.themermaidfashion.com

  58. I absolutely love your outfit! It looks totally trendy and chic at the same time. I was afraid to try this trend but after reading this post I will try it, because it looks amazing. And I think that sometimes it’s very important to jump out of your comfort zone. That’s the only way to know if the look works for you. Love it, because you’re creating visual interest to your entire combo.

    Have a nice day!

    Vanessa

    http://thefashionstatement.net

  59. I’m so with you in getting excited about new shoot locations! I shoot in the same town most often so it can certainly get challenging to switch it up! This car is absolutely perfect for this look! I love your tip about starting with trousers! Probably the perfect way to ensure that you don’t miss the mark by a mile when starting to layer this way. I am still feeling hit or miss with this trend. It has to be the perfect dress! I literally just posted a dress over jeans look today though! Anyways, I adore this dress beyond measure and your shoes are perfect as well! I’ve been really obsessed with all hues in the red family lately! Perfect!

    Manda | http://EvocativelyChosen.com

  60. Just like reusing outfits, we should get better at reusing great locations. What I’m wondering though is, does that car just stand there all the time? I mean, is it not in use at all? Whatever the answer is, I’m glad you found it again as I remember your last shoot with this car as a backdrop and it’s perfect for this dress over the pants look with colors matching so well with it. The pictures turned out really stunning babe!
    xoxo
    Thomas

    http://thomasfalkenstedt.com

    1. Glad we are on the same page! Found the car a couple of months ago, and it’s out of use. A local pub is using it for advertising, and I hope they won’t move it from there anytime soon, haha :). Thank you a bunch, Thomas! xx

  61. Ana Vukosavljevic says:

    I love wearing dress over jeans! You did this one so well. I’m loving everything, from head to toe. I tryied shoes like yours, just in some bright pink and I thought I could never pull it off, but now looking at you, maybe i can! 😀

  62. I don’t think I’ve worn a dress over pants since I was in primary school but you pull off this trend so WELL! I am in love with those red and white stripes and seriously your photos are always so PRETTY!

    Helen xx
    http://helenchik.com

  63. maryam says:

    You are a true fashionista. I would have never thought to pair this dress with pants. I don’t thing this trend necessary looks good on everyone, but it sure looks fabulous on you. You can pull this off. You look so cute and stylish in this outfit and those glasses are so cool.

    xo, Maryam
    http://www.glamandposh.com

  64. Okay chica, can you be anymore chic in this look?! Love the idea of wearing dress over pants, it really elevates the entire style and very editorial. That bright red kitten heel slingback ties the whole look together. P.S. I too go back to locations that I like and often shoot there 🙂

    xo Sheree
    PoshClassyMom.com

  65. Okay honestly you are one of my favourite blogger styles ever!! You always have the most beautiful outfits and locations. I haven’t tried this trend yet butI have to say it looks amazing on you. I can easily see this pics at Vogue magazine

    xoxo
    Marcy

  66. That dress is amazing. I just clicked thru to Shein and I can’t find it – I think it’s sold out 🙁 I actually wear a lot of dresses over pants – partially for modesty and partially because I love dresses so much. You look super chic as always!
    XO
    http://www.lehoarder.com/

    1. Hey, Michelle! Thank you very much for letting me know the dress was sold out already. I have just updated all the shopping links, and featured a very similar dress. Hehe, isn’t this trend too sweet?!

  67. Ileana says:

    I love how you styled this dress with the pants! Looks amazing 🙂
    xoxo

    Ileana

    Novelstyle Blog

  68. I LOVE this look. The oversized red and white striped shirt is such a great piece. I love that you wore it with pants for transitional weather. You are so fab when it comes to accessorizing too. I am regularly recycling my photoshoot location when I’m not travelling. Why change an amazing thing, right?! 🙂

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

  69. Dear Andreea,

    I love the trend with dresses over jeans because now you can wear your Dresses when it’s not that warm 😉
    Your striped dress is just beautiful! Like your outfit very much! 🙂

    Have a nice day,

    Tabea
    http://tabsstyle.com

  70. I have been wanting to try this trend but I don’t seem to be able to style it well like how u managed to in this post. You look so chic and proprotionately attractive but I always end up looking very frumpy and overwhelming. I will try you tip of selecting a more tapered pants
    Xo,
    Everest
    http://www.everestsays.com

  71. Dhwani Parikh says:

    Love how you styled striped dress with rust heels and basket bag.. So effortlessly chic:)

    xo, Dhwani

  72. Nikki says:

    Hi, love your style! I got a question though. I got the same dress from zara, only wore it twice. The second time I was wearing it I noticed that some reddish paint from the red stripes was smudging on to the white stripes! I thought I must have spilled something. When I tried to remove it with cold water, the sink and all the white stripes turned pink. And the instructions said to machine wash it up to 30 degrees. Had to return the dress despite really liking it. What about you, have you tried washing it?

    1. Hi, Nikki! Actually I am surprised to hear that. Worn it 5-6 times and washed it after every use. Didn’t experience discoloration or anything similar :/.

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