How to Cover Up a Satin Dress
Satin dresses, with their shine and luxurious texture, present interesting coverup options. For maximum glamour at formal occasions, choose a coverup that's similarly luxurious and dressy such as a faux-fur stole, an embellished cardigan or a structured bolero jacket. For an edgy, playful look, cover up satin with contrasts in texture or mood, like a biker jacket or a rough-hewn ski sweater. Does this Spark an idea?
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Jackets
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A black suit jacket or blazer works with many party dresses, including satin ones. Choose a blazer to balance a bold printed satin dress or to make a satin day dress appropriate for the office. A bolero jacket with short or long sleeves over a satin dress creates a polished look. Leather jackets are surprising coverups; the toughness of the leather contrasts the silkiness of the dress. Try this combination to look like a rock star. Along the same lines, a street-savvy parka over a satin dress is fashion-forward and unexpected.
Sweaters
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A sleek cardigan makes a superior all-purpose coverup for satin dresses and other special-occasion looks. Choose a closely fitted cardigan made of lightweight cashmere, merino or silk. A cropped cardigan will highlight your dress and create a flattering long leg line. Look for attractive embellishments such as rosettes, beads, lace and metallic details. Alternately, layer a chunky cable-knit pullover on a delicate satin dress to play with contrast. This high-fashion pairing is great for dates and parties.
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Vests and Stoles
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If you're tired of the usual coverups, vests are a novel option. These are especially great over long-sleeved satin dresses. Chunky wool sweater vests and worsted wool menswear vests over satin will dress down your outfit. Velvet vests will amp up the glam factor and add dimension and texture. For maximum Old Hollywood glamour, use a faux fur stole as a coverup and add vintage jewelry and peep-toe pumps.
Wraps
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Wraps and shawls aren’t cutting-edge coverups, and they can look dowdy or out of date. Pashminas -- shawls made from cashmere -- became trendy in the 1990s. Style expert Tim Gunn warns against pashminas if you want to look au courant. However, if you're attending a conservative social event and don't need to look super-stylish, a pashmina or shawl is an appropriate option. Pashminas are warm and thus especially useful in chilly venues, such as drafty churches and gardens, where a satin dress alone would leave you shivering.
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