Dear Readers: Sometimes we all need a little help. Yesterday, I bought this dress from the wonderful Teisha at Betsy Fisher, but now that I brought it home, I am having some angst on styling. Let me say first off that it is very much NOT a “Chelsea dress.” In fact, I hated it on the hanger. But then I got it on my body and it hugs and hides all the right places.
I had on the Chie Mihara’s pictured to the left when I tried the dress on, and they really did bring out some subtle tones from the “racing flames” down the side of the dress. But I may need to wear this dress with black opaque tights. I own a version of the black pump pictured, plus one with more sass and substance (a Dana Davis peep toe that sports a 4-inch heel but half-inch platform).
Maybe it is the addition that tights that is throwing me off. Maybe it is a combination of colors that wouldn’t normally attract me. But I would love your thoughts on (1) the dress; (2) shoe options; and (3) jewelry options.
Yours in fashion,
The Chelsea Chronicles
the chelsea chronicles 
Love the dress.
Prefer black shoes with black tights.
Who is Donna Davis? Any chance you mean Dana Davis. 🙂
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YES! I meant Dana… OMG, my brain is dizzy from six conference calls today. I don’t HAVE to wear black tights… I don’t have to wear either of these shoes. I am open! I want options.
Now I am going to update my post to be accurate because I can’t stand being inaccurate!
cute dress! shoe options are good — i like both. the chie mihara feels more daytime. as for jewelry. i would nix anything around the neck that would compete with the print on the dress. so…bracelets. you could do a simple gold cuff. or if you do a boot with the dress, something funkier like a mix of bangles and black leather wrap bracelet. have fun! wearing it!