Tuesday, April 19, 2011

5 WAYS TO WEAR A BETSEY JOHNSON DRESS

It's safe to say that most girls would probably look at this Betsey Johnson dress and think, "what a wonderful frock to wear at next year's Winter Formal!" And they'd be dead right- it is a wonderful frock. But why limit yourself to a school dance for which you'd wear such a lovely little thing? What a lot of men and women alike don't realize is that just because something's fancy doesn't make it formal! And even better yet- just because something's formal doesn't mean it can't be worn casually!! Using just one teal Betsey Johnson tulle dress and an array of carefully chosen accessories, I crafted five completely separate looks that ANYONE can imitate with the right amount of fashion fodder.



LOOK ONE: TEEN WITCH





FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Hat- Urban Jungle
Cape- Party City
Socks- Forever 21
Pumps- Salvatore Ferragamo

LOOK TWO: FREE-SPIRIT





FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Hat- August, Macy's
Scarves- Vintage
Bag- Betsey Johnson
Shoes- Nine West

LOOK THREE: PUNK PRINCESS





FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Bowler hat- Saks Fifth Avenue
Leather jacket- Diesel
Doc Martens- Buffalo Exchange


LOOK FOUR: RETRO DIVA







FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Scrunchie- Vintage
Sunglasses- Oakley
Blazer- Parao, Vintage
Heels- Ralph Lauren

LOOK FIVE: JARETH MASQUERADE





(This one's for all my readers who take fashion cues from Sarah in Labyrinth.)

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Blazer- Forever 21
Belt- Vintage
Socks- ICING
Heels- Ralph Lauren


Not every garment must be worn in the way it was originally intended. And who knows what the designers' original intentions were anyway? Perhaps Betsey specifically visioned this dress being worn to a cosmic roller disco. So next time you're getting all dolled up for a special event- don't just wear the dress, own it! Because any creative conglomeration of styles you put the pizazz into is YOURS TRULY.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva
Posted by Bebe Zeva at 10:19 AM
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67 comments:

  1. EvelynApril 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    i love nr.3 :)

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  2. OmarApril 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    nice socks bebe! :D

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  3. steve roggenbuckApril 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    bebe. u kno i've commented on HRO as Brobe zeva

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  4. Jackson NieuwlandApril 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I used to watch Sabrina the Teenage Witch religously

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  5. steve roggenbuckApril 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    i watched sabrina to

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  6. AaronApril 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    NOT 1 BUT 5
    luv this
    you are a sartorial genius

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  7. WillApril 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    <3 teen witch

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  8. AaronApril 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    i watched sabrina three
    i had a crush on her
    melissa joan hart or was it flockhart
    too lazy to google

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    how to be pretty forever as written by bebe zeva

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  10. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    This is such a great post, who would've thought that dress could be so versitile?! The last look is especially cute!

    Emma x

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  11. Bronzed HumanityApril 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Very Cute! Love the retro look!
    xx
    Hot Pink Day

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  12. PaulaApril 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    love the 3rd one!

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  13. Jennifer FallingstarApril 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Amazing, that colour is so beautiful on you.

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  14. HannahApril 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Two and five are definitely my favourites! Your hair is just gorgeous xxx

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  15. Gorete SousaApril 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Great Great Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    lovely
    visit my blog!!!

    xx

    www.ilovenystyle.blogspot.com

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  16. steve roggenbuckApril 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Lady Gage

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  17. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    punk princess is so kewwwt!

    http://ambrelabelle.blogspot.com

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  18. SaskiaApril 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I prefer the second outfit and of course... THE LAST ONE! I love this jacket!!!
    Loving your blog :)

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  19. clementeenApril 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    j'adore

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  20. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    don't like n°1 and 2, but the rest is awesome!

    http://www.letyougrowwings.blogspot.com

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  21. Sandrina ClaudiaApril 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    very beautiful Dress *_*

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  22. Valerie FriedrichApril 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Jareth Masquerade is exquisite! I love that belt...it just makes it. XO Valerie

    www.imstarvin.blogspot.com

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  23. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    so unbelievably cute! love all of these!

    xoxo,

    insidelook19.blogspot.com

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  24. et après nous April 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Fantastic post ! Really inspiring !

    http://cuteredbow.blogspot.com

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  25. Anna SApril 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I love your dress! Number three and five are the best :)

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  26. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    i have to say, the last two looks are my favorite.. but that's probably because i'm trying to come up with fit ideas for a formal event in may. so diverse, i can't get enough. you're wicked creative lady i'm in love.

    xx
    www.theleatherweather.com

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  27. AnahitApril 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Great post!Amazing dress!

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  28. Amy ValentineApril 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    your dress is amazing! i love looks 4 & 5 (:

    http://www.amyvalentinex.blogspot.com/

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  29. LauraApril 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    love this post. xoxo

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  30. LO'April 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    You look amazing ♥
    I love them all !

    xxx
    Laura

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  31. - D -April 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Love this post! your pictures are always amazing :) xx
    D

    http://milkandlotsofsugar.blogspot.com/

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  32. New York Lover D.April 19, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love all the looks but my fav. one is punk princess! :)

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  33. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love all five... and now I want to watch Labyrinth... haha :) x

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  34. Mischel double WApril 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    i love this post! and the dress is so adorable :)

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  35. Andrew KornfeldApril 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    just wanted to say hey to Steve Roggenbuck. what's up my dude. later

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  36. MartaApril 19, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    the last one is great :)

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  37. AmandaApril 19, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You had me with Jareth! I was just saying to a friend how Sarah from the Labyrinth influenced me fashion-wise. It was/is my favorite!

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  38. MargieFApril 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love this post! i love the free spirit and last looks and you are so right people should wear things in any way they like to anywhere they like
    margief
    x
    www.margieheartsclothes.blogspot.com

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  39. Elizabeth HopeApril 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    LOOVVVVVVEEE this post!!! :D Amazing outfits!! J'adore!!!

    xoxo
    www.StyleItInHeels.com

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  40. BluefemmeApril 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I love outfit #3.

    Did I tell you that I wore my docs to Coachella for 2 days and my feet did not hurt!!They are the best shoes ever! They look awesome with your Betsey dress!

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  41. AnnikaApril 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    i love all the outfits!!! my favorite are the ones with the jackets! the last one and the two before it :)


    Escape

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  42. EmilyApril 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    wow thats so inventive i bet there are a million ways to wear this dress you would never ever think a turquiose poofy dress could be so versitile!
    definately a staple in a wardrobe

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  43. JessicaApril 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    love all the looks!

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  44. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    love the dress!

    http://helenkuusk.blogspot.com/

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  45. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful Blue dress
    I love Betsey Johnson :)

    I like look #4 and #5
    Super cute :D

    http://anhourafteryesterday.blogspot.com

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  46. c nguyenApril 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    is this--5--a reference 'labyrinth'?
    sweet

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  47. HeatherApril 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I love this! I think I tried the same dress on as a potential prom dress, but decided to go for something less conventional.

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  48. Nadia JeanApril 19, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Free spirit is def my fave, awesome looks Bebe!

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  49. MintyApril 19, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Free Spirit and the last one are my favorites, they look amazing!

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  50. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Very nicely done! I personally have never worn my prom or school dance dresses, but now I'm inspired to try out new outfits! Well, I guess not for most of them since they are all long, big and puffy dresses! Gorgeous! xo

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  51. CarolynApril 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    your makeup is so pretty! you look like a doll :)

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  52. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Punk Princess!!! <3

    amazing post Bebe

    http://rp-nerdrage.blogspot.com

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  53. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Cute dress! I love the retro-diva set the most!

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  54. OmniDimensionalApril 20, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Loving the last look. Great inspiration

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  55. alissonjayApril 20, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I love your style! This outfit is so great. <3
    x
    www.alisson-jay.blogspot.com

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  56. LauderlisApril 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    exquisite dress, great post altogether ^^

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  57. augustalolitaApril 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    the 5 looks you did with the dress are amazing!! i love every single one <3 you're quite a beauty!!

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  58. ToksApril 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I like looks 2 and 5 the best, the most casual. You are amazing, as I'd never think to wear this sort of dress casually at all. But now I think about it, it does reminds me a bit of Lily Allen circa 2007. But yes, I love it! :D

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  59. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love this post! I definitely wear things some people might consider formal whenever I feel like it...lol! I love the Betsey Johnson dress and all the fun ways you styled it :)

    Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella

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  60. LUCYApril 21, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    pardon my swearing but you are fucking amazing xx

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  61. chloeApril 25, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    oh wow, i love every look!
    so inspiring, its amazing how much a garment changes just by the accessories you add x

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  62. IzumihiiiflowerApril 26, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    i love the second and the fourth look! *_*
    YOU ROCK!

    http://izumihiiiflower.blogspot.com

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  63. GEEKittyApril 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I like the Retro diva look

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  64. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    As per I love them all although my favourite is the masquerade look because the jacket is sublime. The bohemian look is gorgeous too because I'm a bit obsessed with boho and scarves. I have to say the best thing about all the outfits is your hair. Im jealous. Very jealous.

    Alex
    Little Humble Fashion Abode

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  65. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Thanks so much! Those dresses can be a bit spendy, so I want to get as much use out of them as possible. This was very helpful. :)

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  66. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the Retro Diva and Teen Witch. Beautiful and very creative!

    xx
    Heel in Mint

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