How to Wear Wrap Dress

The wrap dress is a popular and never old piece of clothing because it enhances the figure of the wearer, moreover it is also very flexible so it can be worn both during the day and at night. Wrap dresses may seem a bit awkward at first glance, but don’t worry! You can tie a wrap dress with a strap and a pin. It’s not as difficult as you think.

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Tie the wrap dress with a string attached to the skirt

Put on your skirt like you would a jacket. Raise your right hand and put it on the right sleeve of the dress, then the left hand on the left sleeve, like you would wear a cardigan. The two front flaps of the skirt drop down the sides. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Wrap the left hem of the skirt around your body. Pull close to the body so that most of the chest area is covered. Straighten the skirt by gently pulling the hem until it’s just right.

Open the skirt and find the opening in the seam on the right side. Open the right lapel with your right hand and find a small hole in the seam. This hole is for you to thread the longer string through. Remember that your skirt has a long cord on the left and a short cord on the right.

The opening in the seam that you will thread the string through is usually about 15 cm below the armpit. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Thread the left string through the right hole. Thread the longer end of the string (attached to the left hem of the skirt) into the hole and pull it through with your other hand to tie it at the waist. Pull the rope until it is close to your body but still comfortable. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Pull the left skirt over the right body. Use your left hand to pull the left half of the skirt over your body, covering most of the right half of the skirt. Gently pull up the neckline if you find it too low.

Wrap the long string around your back and tie it tight. Loop the rope just through the hole behind the back until it meets the other rope. Tie the long rope with the short thread attached to the right half of the skirt with a basic bow tie.

Make sure to tie the rope tight enough so it doesn’t slip off! ^{[4] X Research Source} Using a double knot here is also a good idea.

Fix the wrap skirt with a tape needle

Wrap the left half of the skirt over the chest. Wrap the skirt to the right side to close the body. Adjust the collar so that the skirt is fully covered as desired. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Wrap dresses are great if you have large breasts, as the sharp neckline will give the illusion of a smaller bust.

Pin the left half of the skirt to the inside seam on the right. Use a medium size pin to pin the left half of the skirt to the inside seam under the right armpit of the skirt. Pierce the needle lengthwise through both layers of fabric from the inside. The tape needle will be right over the seam. ^{[6] X Research Source} That way the skirt won’t fall off.

Stab the needle upward over the seam (near the armpit and below the bustline) to highlight the slimmest part of the waist. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Wrap the right half of the skirt over the left half. You can now cover the right half of the skirt over the left side. Pull the right half over the chest so that the seam is on the side of the body in the center of the torso. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Use a pin or belt to secure the skirt. Once you’ve pulled tight enough (but still comfortable), you’ll secure the right half of the skirt with a pin. Pin the tape parallel to the navel. Some dresses have belt loops that you can wrap around your waist and tie.

Your wrap dress may have small loops on the sides that you can thread the waistband through and tie. ^{[9] X Research Source}
If you don’t have a belt, you can find a belt that goes with your skirt.

Combine accessories with wrap skirts

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Choose accessories with muted tones to accentuate the style of the dress. Team a wrap dress in vibrant colors or patterns with more neutral accessories. Colors like skin tone, gray, and brown are best. ^{[10] X Research Source}

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Pair your skirt with heels for a more formal look. To make the wrap dress more chic, you can wear strappy open-toe heels or flat heels. This style of shoe also creates the illusion of longer legs. Black, brown, or leather-colored heels often go well with skirts in a striking color or pattern. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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Wear flats or sneakers with a skirt for a more comfortable look. In normal situations, you can choose ballet shoes or sneakers. A pair of clean white sneakers look great with a brightly colored wrap dress.

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Add a light jacket or cardigan when it’s chilly. If the wrap dress isn’t warm enough to wear on a cold day, you can team it with a jacket or cardigan to keep warm. Choose a jacket in a color that goes well with the dress.

For example, a blue denim jacket looks great with a yellow wrap dress.

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Wear no more than 2 pieces of jewelry. Choose accessories that won’t overshadow the dress – especially patterned ones. A short necklace goes well with a wrap dress with a deep neck, and simple rings or bracelets will add an extra touch to the necklace.

For example, perhaps you don’t need to wear a whole set of earrings, necklaces, and rings to look good. You only need to choose 2 out of 3 dishes, and remember that the choices must be harmonious.

Kathi Burns, CPO®

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Kathi Burns is a visual consultant, certified layout expert, and founder of addSpace To Your Life!, her business on a mission to help people take ownership of space and imagery. their individuality through controlling, changing, and organizing their lives. Kathi has over 16 years of placement experience and her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, NBC News, Good Morning America and Entrepreneur. She holds a bachelor of science degree in communications from Ohio University.

Advice

If your wrap dress has belt loops attached, be sure to remove the belt before washing the dress. These loops are very easy to break if you leave the belt on while washing. ^{[12] X Research Source}
Don’t buy wrap dresses based on waist size, as wrap skirt waistlines are easy to adjust. Choose a dress with a comfortable bust and hips. ^{[13] X Research Source}

Steps

Tie the wrap dress with a string attached to the skirt

Fix the wrap skirt with a tape needle

Combine accessories with wrap skirts

Advice

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