Style Me Saturday: Dress Dilemma

I recently received this email from reader Kim, who was looking for some style suggestions for the following two dresses. Here's what she wrote:

I've had these two dresses in my closet for months, but I can't figure out how to wear them. I don't know what kind of shoes to pair them with, how to accessorize, tights or no tights, if I should wear anything over them (a blazer? a cardigan? nothing?) Help!

First, I'm just going to say I'm a big fan of neutrals although I do like a pop of color every now and then. I chose mainly neutral accessories and shoes for the following dresses, although I think a bright shoe or some colored jewelry would work just as well - it's all up to what your personal color preference is. For this first dress, I love the printed necklace on the neckline and mimicked that a little bit with my earring choice. I chose some black suede peep toe pumps (a classic in my opinion) and I think that Kim could easily pair this dress with tights, or go without if the weather is warm enough. I also think this dress is fantastic on it's own, but would look great paired with a blazer for a bit of a different look. I've also included some other shoe/jewelry options that I found, click on any of the photos for more information.

You might be looking at the dress above and wondering if it's possible to wear it in a more casual situation. It absolutely is, and this is how I would wear it (I put both wedges and flat sandals as an option, depending on your preference):

Now for the second dress. I styled it as if you were going to wear it to work. I again stuck with a neutral palette and went with nude/beige shoes because #1 they go with pretty much everything, and #2 they make your legs look a million miles long if you get the right shade for your skin. This time I paired it with some fun gold jewelry, to add a little sparkle to the dress since it's pretty plain. You could also add a wide black belt to cinch the waist, and throw on a cream colored cardigan for warmth and visual interest. Check out the widget below for more shoe/jewelry selections.

Want to wear this dress out shopping with your friends, or to brunch with your sweetie? For a more casual situation, I would pair it with the following flats/sandals, delicate earrings, and patterned scarf:

How would you style these dresses? Share in the comments below!