How to wear a dress over pants: 5 runway tips for rocking the look

by Eliza Grossman February 25, 2016

Once upon a time, dresses over pants were a definite fashion no-no, something only a kindergartner would think up. Except this season, Riccardo Tisci and Karl Lagerfeld (about as far as you can get from elementary schoolers) both adopted the idea. Models walked the runway in long layers inspiring us to test drive the look even before the clothes hit stores. It couldn’t be more perfect timing considering winter is still lingering, we’re anxious to revamp our wardrobes and can’t stop dreaming of the fun dresses that we usually wear most comfortably bare-legged in the spring. It’s the best of both worlds, pretty but warm, and young but modern. Take a click through our tips on how to wear this runway trend.

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How to wear a dress over pants

Skinny pants and a mini dress:

When a mini just isn’t appropriate (be it weather or a conservative crowd) test the waters with a skinny pant and dress combo like in this J.W. Anderson look. Keep your leg-wear slim to allow definition between the dress hugging your hips and your pants.

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How to wear a dress over pants

Slip dress:

Take a nod from the Givenchy runway and wear your slip dress over a pair of wide, billowy pants. Let this be a quick fix for weather that isn’t silk or satin appropriate.

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How to wear a dress over pants

Button front:

Unbutton a longer dress over pants to create a revealing slit. Leave it open and flowing from the waist, then cinch it with a belt like at Chanel.

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How to wear a dress over pants

Dress something down:

Pare down an evening or cocktail dress with a simple, casual pair of pants. Experiment with contrasting textures like sequins and denim. Look to Loewe for a lesson in mixing mega shine with matte.

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How to wear a dress over pants

Asymmetrical dress:

Try an asymmetrical hemline like this Marni dress over pants. Reveal your legs in the front but keep a party going in the back with a longer hemline and voluminous shape. Perfect for making a dramatic exit.

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