Not Just for Anchorwomen

Banana Republic sheath dress
Banana Republic sheath dress

Every woman should have at least one sheath dress in her closet! What is a sheath dress? It is a form fitting dress with either no sleeves or cap sleeves, usually worn without a belt. If you watch the news on TV, you will see multiple examples of them in various colors….I say start with black and add on from there…..why are they a must???……Since you asked…..

– When you are pressed for time, a sheath is an easy way to get dressed without thinking. Just throw it on!
– They are figure flattering.
– It elongates your body, can make you look tall..(good for those of us that are height challenged).
– Their simple style conveys seriousness (especially in dark neutrals).
– Their simple style puts the focus on you (this is why anchorwomen wear them).
– You can completely change the look with different accessories – scarves, necklace, earrings, shoes.
– They can easily go from day to night. (Wore this orange dress one evening with high nude pumps and big gold earrings)
– They are comfortable.
– They are a perfect business look for a hot summer day.
– You don’t need to spend a fortune on one to look great. (This was under $100, on sale)

Sheath with anchor scarf, Banana republic cotton cardigan
Sheath with anchor scarf, Banana republic cotton cardigan
Worn with Banana Republic blazer for a more business formal look
Worn with Banana Republic blazer for a more business formal look

 

Colleague wearing a striped sheath with a cardigan around shoulders for a finished look
Colleague wearing a striped sheath with a cardigan around shoulders for a finished look

Perfect black sheath found on sale at Bloomies a few years ago....
Perfect black sheath found on sale at Bloomies a few years ago….

Length to knee, Paul Mayer shoe, business appropriate
Length to knee, Paul Mayer shoe, business appropriate

You may have noticed that my hair is different in some of these photos….once summer arrives, I often pass on the blow dryer and let my wavy hair go natural…it still takes effort (and product) so it doesn’t look too wild, but definitely easier….

So – are you sold on the sheath??? Maybe you wore one today?

 

 

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