Frumpy To Chic: Save That Dress!

Wow, that last one with the open dress and the black column underneath was a surprise. I love it.

It's the attitude. No matter what you wear Marie-Anne, it's your attitude that makes the outfit perfect. You rock.

It’s quite amazing how you transformed a rather uninspiring dress. I think I need to start playing dress up again with the clothes I have.

I loved the last outfit ..definitely not frumpy 👏👏

Like the dress without the neck wear but loved it when you added the blazer.

I like the duster look very much. I think the dress with the moto jacket and boots would look fabulous in the fall.

I love the black leather jacket with the dress. It’s so unexpected, fresh and youthful.

Compliments for this video! Do you know, what I found especially surprising? And also very convincing!....: Point one. Absolutely right. The posture and the way a woman walks... So important. Greetings from Germany

What a fun video :-) It was wonderful to see all the looks you created with one dress, Marie-Anne! This was a great lesson on the value of being creative and looking at what's already in your closet with fresh eyes. I also appreciate the advice to keep trying different pieces together. Now, before I remove any tags I try a new piece on with everything I'd imagined it would work with in my closet. If it doesn't make at least 3 "wow" outfits - and more is better - then I ask myself why I should keep it. This practice has saved me money and closet space and has helped me with my goal of building a wardrobe that I love as much as you love yours!

Brilliant. You really explain your thought process. And you’ve shown how small things can make a big difference.

I really enjoyed this video and all the ideas you created with that lovely dress. One big thing I have learned from you is to say 'non' to anything which really doesn't do it for me. Before watching your videos I would buy or order clothes and if they weren't quite what I wanted I would keep them anyway in the hope of finding a way of wearing them. Not any more! If something isn't quite the right colour, not the right fit, not the right quality or fabric, it goes back to the shop - in pristine condition of course. If it's not a wow it's a non for me. And this is helping me to transform my style. xx

I am enjoying this video Marie-Anne. I love the way you change your attitude each time! Acting is so important when we set out into the world in our carefully curated outfits!

I really enjoy it when you show different shoes or belts with the same outfit. It lets me see how different shoes change an outfit. I feel as though i really have most accessories down except belts. I only own 3 belts, so there isn't much "try different belts" for me. It isn't that i dislike belts, but my go-to accessories are silk scarves then shoes then hats. Your lariat is really playful. I haven't seen anything like it. I would definitely keep the flower off to the side. It's going to draw attention and if it's under your chin with the v-neck then it will point to the area you covered with the camisole. Just my openion.

Aha! That last one really was a oui, for me. Before that, when it was a dress, I could only picture a solid black sandal or open-toe. I didn’t like the dress with belts at all. The lavalier was FUN!

My vote is for the final outfit, and is the only way I would personally wear a dress.

I didn't like the flower necktie thing, especially for spring/summer. I think some delicate jewelry would look better. I agree with your choice of the black skinny belt and I loved the last combination, wearing the dress over the outfit- very unexpected and chic! ❤

I never thought a floral dress could be part of a versatile travel wardrobe. Thank you for the great ideas!

I liv how you transform the dress into a sweater/skirt combo (only I would add a bright colored belt to the sweater.) Also, the duster over a black outfit is a WOW WOW WOW. Very ideas and inspirations.

Wonderful video, thanks! My favourite was the last outfit, with the dress open over the back top and trousers.

Oh yes the flower very french. A wider belt perhaps. Leather jacket lovely. Oh and some attitude 😂