Sequin Tank Dress Outfit Ideas

Sequins sparkle and glitter when the light catches them.

A sequin tank dress will sparkle and catch the gazes of those around you. This flashy garment is ideal for parties -- think New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras. Yet, it can also be toned down, depending on what you pair it with. When it comes to wearing a sequin tank dress, the outfit ensemble determines the overall style and tone.

Leggings or Stockings

Rather than going out with bare legs, you can sport black or neutral leggings or stockings to wear with your sequin tank dress. Leggings or stockings are especially appropriate for winter wear, when you want to go out in the sequin tank dress regardless of how cold it is outside. The leggings or stockings can also help keep the dress more appropriate-looking for work events or formal outings.

Outer Wear

Cover up your shoulders in the tank dress with outer wear, such as a short blazer or a jacket that extends to approximately the same length as the dress. Leave the blazer or jacket open so that the sparkles from the sequins peak through. Pairing a sequin dress with outer wear adds style to the outfit -- and can also keep you warm. Make sure the color of the blazer or jacket complements the color of the sequins, such as a black, which practically goes with everything. Clashing the colors -- or matching them identically -- can result in an ultimate sequin faux-pas.

Adding a Skirt

If your sequin tank dress happens to be very tight and very short, one outfit idea is to add a skirt to cut the dress off at the waist. This concept makes it appear as though you are wearing a sequin tank top -- as opposed to a dress -- and gives you the opportunity to tone down all the sparkles by wearing a non-sequined skirt. Skirt options include bubble skirts, mini skirts or A-line skirts.

Footwear

You can wear a sequin tank dress with a pair of knee- or thigh-high boots, and have a complete look. A less funkier option for footwear is to pair the tank dress with a simple pump or stiletto, which is more elegant and formal looking. Shoe or ankle boots are also appropriate footwear options for sequin tank dresses. Coordinate your shoes with the season. For instance, reserve the open-toe heels for the summer, and sport the boots or closed-toe shoes in the winter months.

References

• "Marie Claire": The Trend: Sequins and Sparkles