I could have sworn that I already started this post sometime ago and saved in my draft but its nowhere to be found. The case of the missing blog post? Haha
Alright, Let’s talk about dress codes for a bit. I have a love-hate relationship with them. On one hand, it saves me some stress on thinking up what to wear while on the other hand there’s no excuse for me to dress in my usual funky way.
Smart – Casual is one dress code I love to see though! Because hey when you’re more inclined to a casual laid back style, you’ll definitely appreciate an event that lets you retain a bit of that.
If you’ve ever wondered what “smart casual is all about, here’s a quick trick to decoding this dress code that I picked up from blogger Thechroniclesofher
Think Two parts ‘smart’ and one part ‘casual’.
I’m wearing the queen of casual wear (T-shirt!) which is this really cool tee I got from the lovely people over @Awe_Lagos last year ( Go check them out on Instagram! They have some pretty dope tees) While my pants and heels serve to make the look a bit more “smart”.
I’ve had this pants forever, it used to have suspenders attached to it and I’ve only worn it like twice but now that I see how lovely it is, I’ll definitely wear it out more.
I wore this to the dolce & gabanna event that I blogged about in this weekend bits post. Though the event didn’t exactly state a dress code, I wasn’t entirely sure if to be casual or dressy but because the brand ‘dolce & gabanna’ is a luxury brand, I decided to go for the fail safe “smart casual’ dress code. Something I immediately regretted when I walked in to see people in sneakers and super casual outfits but hey better to be over dressed than under dressed right?.
It feels so good to be back home (in Lagos!), in my bed typing this up. Just being back here has lifted my spirits x 100 : the familiar air, familiar environments, familiar faces and things to do. Its true that home isn’t necessarily where you come from but where your heart is.
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I hate dress codes too.. I want to be dressed according to my mood so I don't have a fave dress code
Happy new year Cass
Hey Esther, happy new year! How's yours coming along?
You look adorable cassie
I love the shoe game…and the background is amazing.
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You sha like me to wear heels sha sha. Lol
Thank you!
Hehe, I love dress codes! It gives me an opportunity to dress up or down and fosters creativity with my clothes.
I like the breakdown of Smart Casual though – one part Smart, one part Casual. It makes a lot of sense.
And yes, it's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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It really does make sense right?! Thanks berry.
The tee is so cool, dress codes are nice, it's colour codes I usually have a problem with. Looking good dear
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Lool, I hardly ever follow colour codes. Thanks Sogie.
Nailed it! My favorite dress code is CASUAL!Although that could be quite stressful. How casual can you go? That's how I dressed casual one day then eveveryone was wearing heels!
Those pants flatter your body. I definitely love this outfit.
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LOL. And you'll just be there like "face palm"
For events that you're not sure of what everyone else will be wearing, its best to just stick with smart casual.
Thanks! See how it made me look like I have small bum. Lol
LOL. And you'll just be there like "face palm"
For events that you're not sure of what everyone else will be wearing, its best to just stick with smart casual.
Thanks! See how it made me look like I have small bum. Lol
I hate dress codes! I think they box me in but rules are rules.
I like your pants btw. It's really hard to find nice pants that fit and you have found yourself the perfect one!
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Aww,Hi Deola! Thanks alot for dropping by.
It really fits but I wish it were longer though.
Wow. Awesome post you got here.
I really love your blog and I was wondering if you could teach me how to be a model
Dress code is cool..itz like an espo* on how yu expected to look…Dr yu wunt v to be bothered bout bn over dressed or under dressed…smart casual is xo cool, brilliant idea. I do more of casual doh…buh having smart in ma casual will be xo cool.thnx kassie *wink
Naww, I like your body! Just makes clothes glide on so effortlessly. Smart-casual, I do that a lot considering I don't have too much of smart or casual so yes mix up.
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Me love. This would be good for a dress down day when housejob starts. Minus the heels though. Casual yet smart. Nice.
Love the pants on you♡ and yes it's better to be overdressed especially when it's like this, not I dunno, bridal wear while everyone's in jeans.
I like dress codes for guidance.
Smart casual is my fave too cos anything in my wardrobe works as a base.
Naija girl next door
Dress codes are from hell. They've saved me from potentially embarrassing situations before though. Nothing worse that arriving at a black tie event in my aso-oke agbada. Not that I was ever fashionable though. Give me my navy blue pinstripe native any day.
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Yay, you look awesome. I love your pants. I'll definitely take your advice next time I'm not sure what the dress code should be. xx
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You look perfect! I wouldn't change a thing!
Wow!
I hate dress codes. Thats a lovely background and ur tee is cute.
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Grey Tank & White Culottes
Love the TEE!
sooo don't like dress codes…i'd rather do colour codes…lol. that analysis of smart casual is just dope. You look dapper, as always dear
I'm really indifferent about dress codes. But sometimes my mood wants me to dress one way and there's a rule to follow. Ugh. Anyway. You nailed it. One could flip it upside down as well, Smart up and casual down – say a jacket and floral palazzos. Now I'm rambling. Haha. Love your pants btw. In slowly moving towards ankle grazers now cos I always feel they are such an awkward length for my long legs. But you wear yours well.
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This is a stunning look Cassie! I love it..
I want the Tee!!!!
Love love love this look.
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