5 ways with 1 dress

Office Meetings
Even though I am a freelancer, sometimes meetings take place in corporate set-ups. It is key to keep the look sharp and formal for power dressing at these meetings. For this look, I wore a crisp, white shirt on top of my LBD for a formal look. To create an element of style, I wore a tan-coloured slim belt. I've added a touch of geek glamour by donning a pair of vintage glasses. A formal bag completes this look.

Sourcing
A major chunk of my day is spent in sourcing clothes for the projects I do professionally. Comfortable clothing is the need of the hour during this time of my day. For this look, I paired a simple top with my dress. Since the dress is mono-toned, I opted for an aztec-printed crop top that has been knotted on the side to create a layer. This gives an illusion of a skirt-and-top look. For footwear, I stuck to colourful espadrilles. The whole look screams comfort, aids easy movement and is yet fashionable.

At a blog shoot
When I'm not playing fashion stylist, I can be spotted shooting for my own blog. We post about various fashion trends and how one can aesthetically pull these off. For one of my shoots, I created a look using the LBD and dressed it up to suit our blog's style of 'wearable fashion'. Since Mumbai's summer is still here, I teamed the LBD with a printed cap — a boon to commute in — and to allow me to keep my eyes open for photographs. I've carried a denim shirt on my waist in case I need something to keep me warm. Lastly, the shoes and bag add colour to the otherwise tepid mood.

Coffee Meeting
One of the perks of being a fashion stylist is that we get to dress up the way we like to. From shorts, skirts, jumpsuits to dresses, each day I pick my outfit depending on what I feel like donning. For a work meeting that happened at a coffee shop, I experimented with a semi-formal look. I wore a floral midi skirt on top of my dress. Since the LBD is plain black, the print on the skirt and its colours added a touch of freshness. For shoes, I chose nude-toned ballerinas that tone down the skirt's 'busy-ness'. The box clutch and John Lennon reflectors add a touch of style to the overall look.

Post- Work
Impromptu plans are a part of every busy girl's life. A good trick to be ready for these is to carry pullovers, jackets, shoes and other things that help you refresh your look in a jiffy. I've accessorized my LBD with a statement neck piece and dainty bracelets. This would be enough for dinner at a fancy place. When our plans shifted to a night club, I pulled a grey sequined jacket from Kenneth Cole on top of the dress. The jacket jazzed up the look without making it over the top.