How to wear a dress to school this spring

You've probably seen girls around your school wearing dresses or skirts. Have you been wondering how they pull it off so casually? Here are some pointers showing you how to rock a dress without looking like you're going off to a wedding.

• Try flower prints or other fun patterns that draw attention away from the formality of the dress itself and can add a playful look.
• A wide, stretchy belt can go over it to add a different touch, as well as a skinny belt with a small clasp instead of a buckle.
• Wear leggings, with or without lace on the hems. A bright colour can take the thought from "Ew, she's wearing a dress to school?" to "Wow, she's really good with colours!", while shades of grey and white are good as well. Fishnets and translucent leggings are a no.
• I recently lost two bets with my friend and as a result I've had to wear a dress to school twice (something I'd never do normally). The first one was covered in bright streaks of blue and purple and green and yellow, the eye-popping print drawing the eye to me as opposed to the dress itself. The second was more toned down, with a beige, brown and green floral pattern with a bit of pink. I hardly got any notice (just how I like it). It's all a matter of working it.
• Finally, some quick dont's:

No floor-length dresses, unless they're plain jersey or light and flowy.
Nothing too schmancy on the bodice, neckline and sleeves/straps.
No scarves or other accessories that don't complement the design of the dress.


-Scorpio