Wearing Dresses as Skirts? Kelly Brook Shows You How

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A bit of resourcefulness can go a long way, as demonstrated by the lovely English actress Kelly Brook, who donned two floral skirts in one shooting day for her upcoming movie Taking Stock.

What’s so resourceful about that, you ask? The actress was wearing dresses underneath the “Do South” tee (which we assume is a fictitious name for a coffee shop or restaurant that she is working for in the film), passing off the bottom parts quite marvelously as separate skirt pieces (not to mention, she successfully gave us a difficult time identifying her wardrobe).

Captured on a brisk July day, Kelly Brook enjoys a warm beverage while filming 'Taking Stock' in London, showcasing her versatile style by wearing dresses as skirtsCaptured on a brisk July day, Kelly Brook enjoys a warm beverage while filming ‘Taking Stock’ in London, showcasing her versatile style by wearing dresses as skirts (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

Kelly started shooting her upcoming movie in various London places less than a week ago.

On June 30th, she tweeted: “Start our first day of Filming tomorrow. I hope the Sun shines like today, so beautiful #TakingStocktheMovie.” The actress has also been busy promoting her collaboration with New Look, wherein she designed some hit bikinis for more voluptuous body types.

On the lively streets of London, Kelly Brook films for 'Taking Stock,' expressing a humorous disdain while barefoot and sampling sushi during a scene on July 2, 2013On the lively streets of London, Kelly Brook films for ‘Taking Stock,’ expressing a humorous disdain while barefoot and sampling sushi during a scene on July 2, 2013 (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

To use floral dresses as skirts, ensure the bodice is adequately fitting so that layering over it won’t make your top look bulky and awkward. Choose fabrics that cling to the body. For skater or flowy dresses, the hemline of the layered top should sit right on the waist of the dress. Bodycon dresses, however, are more forgiving in choosing tops to layer them with.

To kill two looks with one purchase, you may find Kelly’s film wardrobe picks below:

Featured in Kelly Brook's film wardrobe, this New Look Cream and Red Floral Skater Dress combines comfort and style, available for £14.99Featured in Kelly Brook’s film wardrobe, this New Look Cream and Red Floral Skater Dress combines comfort and style, available for £14.99

A vibrant choice from Kelly Brook's movie wardrobe, the New Look Blue Floral Skater Dress is priced at £22.99, perfect for adding a pop of color to your ensembleA vibrant choice from Kelly Brook’s movie wardrobe, the New Look Blue Floral Skater Dress is priced at £22.99, perfect for adding a pop of color to your ensemble