The Convertible Dress… Styling Video!

One of the styles we are most excited about here at metrostyle is the new Convertible Knit Dress. In a nutshell, it’s a pull-on style dress with two attached fabric sashes you can wrap, twist and tie in countless different ways to create different looks.

In fact, when our stylist got her hands on this gem of a dress, she whipped up a dozen different styling options in just as many minutes! Of course, she is a professional, so it left us asking…how easy is it to style this dress for the average woman?

To test it out, we gave the dress to our intern, Lauren, to see how she would style it. In the video above, Lauren demonstrates 4 easy ways to wear the new Convertible Knit Dress. Tell us which ones you like the best by voting on the poll!

Special thanks to our intern, Lauren, for modeling/demonstrating, and for the metrostyle blog team members for shooting and creating this fun video.

What's Hot for Spring 2010

Get the latest trends on a budget!

With the Spring season quickly underway, everyone is looking for a way to upgrade and revamp their wardrobe on a minimal budget. While it’s nice to dream about being clothed in our favorite designer or the pieces that we see on the runway, we must remember sometimes it’s only a dream. But don’t fret, metrostyle’s spring collection is everything you could truly dream of...on a budget!

Spring Trend #1: The Tweed Suit

(left) Tory Burch 2010

(right) Metrostyle Skirtsuit $69.99

Spring Trend #2: The Drapey Dress

(left) Erin Fetherston, Spring 2010

(right) Metrostyle Tulip Dress $39.99

Spring Trend #3: The Multi Print Dress/Printed Dresses

(left) Thakoon, Spring 2010

(right) Metrostyle Knit Dress $39.99

Spring Trend #4: The Boyfriend Blazer (Still a hot item for 2010!)

(left) Ronson, Spring 2010

(right) Metrostyle Boyfriend Blazer $34.99

By: Lauren

Bring Out the “U” in You

By Guest Blogger: Tara T.

Okay, so spring is definitely here, summer’s right around the corner, and it’s time to spice up that wardrobe. MetroStyle has some awesome new fashions that are dying to become a part of your wardrobe this season. It is clear that you want something fresh, vibrant, and totally you, or else you wouldn’t be a part of the MetroStyle family. Here are my fashion tips that are sure to bring out the U in you.

Spring and summer are the time for whites and other vibrant, cheerful colors and MetroStyle’s springtime line is the place to shop. If you’re a daring type of girl you want to make sure you check out MetroStyle’s New Summer Collection. Keep in mind ladies that you can be daring without being too revealing and this is why MetroStyle is the place to shop.

Remember in my first blog post when I told you it is best to not buy an entire outfit you saw on a manikin, and instead just buy the pieces you really have to have? MetroStyle allows you to do this. Their models undeniably own the outfits they are wearing, but remember only pick a piece or two and then move on.

I saw the Cap Sleeve Knit Top item # 0808-93233-1042 (which is a real steal at $19.99) in the color Horizon. I just love this shirt because I have love handles and this shirt hides them perfectly. I matched this shirt with a pair of Metro Slimmer 360 degree skinny jeans, item # 0811-14041-1079 in the color white. These jeans do something for me that no other pair of jeans would do for me, and this is hiding the areas I can’t hide with other jeans.

Then I matched both shirt and jeans with the Toe-Thong Slide item # 0836-84779-1042 in the color silver , added some silver accessories and my goodness; the compliments rolled in faster than I could handle. The reason I chose silver shoes is because picking the same color shoes as your shirt is what people did 3 years ago, and this shirt begged me to pick silver shoes. We all know that white compliments silver and vice-verse so you just can’t go wrong.

I hope these tips help you as I am sure you will pick fabulous clothes for your new wardrobe. Remember be daring, innovative and new when choosing your new wardrobe!

Be a Guest Blogger… Win a $50 Gift Card!

WHO: You! All of our blog readers are invited to join the conversation about fashion, life and style by being a “Guest Blogger” on the metro insider blog.

WHAT: Write a short post/article and email it to us. We may like to publish it on our blog!

WHY: Here’s your opportunity to be a fashion writer for a day! Plus, starting in May, one lucky Guest Blogger will also receive a $50 metrostyle Gift Card!

(Our staff will review all “Guest Blogger” articles posted to the blog during that month and pick a favorite. The winner will be notified via email and asked for their address so we can send them a $50 metrostyle® Gift Card.)

HOW: To submit your post, simply email your article & any pictures you’d like featured to metrostyleblog@gmail.com

What can you write about? Here are a few idea-starters:
- Share your favorite fashion tips
- Write a review about a new style or a fashion trend
- Comment on celebrity fashion
- Talk about your personal views on fashion today

To see examples of posts by "Guest Bloggers" click here.

NOTE: Some restrictions apply. Contact us for details.

Q&A: Sashe

Hi, I’m 5’5 feet tall and still working my coke bottle shape – my hips are large and waist is small! I love to wear dresses a lot in all the vibrant colors but don’t really know what type of dress I should wear: A-line, cinched waist, belted? I’m having trouble finding the right type of dress to accentuate by figure all while trying to stay classy and most of all modest (I’m also a minister’s wife). I need HELP…spring is coming!
~ Sashe

Dear Sashe,

An A-line silhouette would be a great choice for you, although you shouldn’t feel limited to that style alone. In general dresses that are fitted right under the bust line and flare out slightly create a wonderful waist shape on a fuller figure woman. Waist embellishments, like pleating and ruching, also have a flattering effect. Some styles you might enjoy:

A-line: Mock-Wrap Shirtdress (#803-93489-518)


Empire: Tiered Tank Dress (#805-86327-518)


Column: Long Column Dress (#803-81149-518)


Sheath: Tulip Sleeve Jacket Dress (#803-79456-518)


Tip: If you love a style, but feel like it’s not quite modest enough for your taste, don’t give up…layer! For example, layering a cami under a dress or top with a plunging neckline adds coverage and a pop of contrasting color. Another option is to wear a tailored jacket over a too-bare sheath dress. You’ll look and feel feminine, elegant and appropriate.

-the metrostyle team

April Fool's Day

Yesterday was April Fool's Day and I completely forgot about it because it happened to be a really busy day for me - normally I would be up to something! I noticed this year that everyone was pulling Facebook pranks with their Facebook/ Twitter/ Myspace status'. I thought this was clever and the first few did get a reaction out of me but after that they just got ridiculous... "I'm moving to Alaska to live in an Igloo".

On another note I thought Google's 'Topeka' prank was pretty good - they definitely got me (and probably you?) with that one. Overall I think April Fool's Day is a great because laughter is indeed the best medicine - did you get your dose this year?

By keNzo

Spring is Here…at Least I Hope So

I could not be happier that winter is officially over, at least date wise anyway. As much as I love to bundle up, shedding away all the layers for lighter, brighter, happier clothes really get me energized. These past few weeks around New England have been crazy weather wise. One week we are building our Ark’s the next week we are wishing the water would be warmer to go for a swim. It is such a tease lately. I am going to think positive about the weather. The weekend is going to be nice just in time for the Easter Bunny to come. I cannot wait to see my little niece in her Easter dress. What gets you excited about warmer weather?

By: bjil