How to style a satin dress for day wear.

One of my favorite pieces of Megs fall/winter collection (Which is Currently on sale from $220 to $154!!)  was this satin shift with the ruched side. Its simple, glamorous and sophisticated. However, this kind of dress can be a tad, fear inducing?  Satin is a luxurious material with a beautiful sheen but because of that it is dominantly taken and used as a special occasion dress. Which must be great for those of us with accommodating budgets and closet space but I for one demand my clothing work for me every month of the year. So here is one suggested set of clothing that can be use to re-interrupt the dress for day wear.   

How to dress down a satin dress. by megshops featuring leather handbags

1. Textures.
We love the sheen so don't be afraid of it but add different textures to emphasize it and give the out fit character. By add knits, swede, velvet and/or a little sparkle your out fit gain complexity and the sense of practicality.

2. Colour. 
Since the fabric is already so lux I would keep the colours in a neutral and natural ranges. Obviously this dress is quiet light so I added some darker pieces in the same color vein to make it integrate in day environments and again add some dimension.

3. Shape.
Since this dress is such a classic and simple shift adding a little bit of draping and structure will both add to its functionality but transform it into a modern and fun outfit.

4. Accessories.
You obviously don't need every thing above to be able to wear a dress during the day but use what you have. If you like the idea of a nice scarf to break up the lines of a dress try adding a pendant for some sparkle. if you like the Jacket cardigan combo try a collard necklace to draw attention to your face.

Have fun and play around!