Happy Monday, Lovelies! Hope your weekend was relaxing but it’s Monday and that means it is back to the office for another week of work.
During the summer I purchased this little grey sheath dress on major sale for $10.00 at Old Navy. {Actually, I picked up a black one as well}. I thought it would be a good purchase because I knew I could wear it all summer and remix it for the fall and winter seasons.
Here’s the basic dress. It is sleeveless and zips down the back. It also has a nicely defined waist, which looks fantastic with a belt. During the summer I would add some jewelry and slip into some sandals. If it wasn’t unbearably hot, I might even add a lightweight scarf. But this is how it looks solo.
We had a nice little drop in temps this weekend, so I took the opportunity to have my sweet hubs snap some pictures as I styled the outfits that have been brewing in my head for the grey sheath dress once the fall weather set in.
First up, I simply added a blouse. I chose a chiffon because it provides less bulk than cotton. The dress already fits perfectly so I didn’t want to add any bulk to it {or me}.
Next up is the addition of tights and booties with the blouse. With so many tights to choose from in my dresser drawer, I’m not sure this is the pair I actually like the best. It works but it wouldn’t be a favorite or go-to outfit. I like the concept of the outfit but I think I would prefer tights with a little color, which is very doable with the blouse that’s paired with the dress.
Another shot at tights and I like the outfit much better because the cardigan adds a little pop of color. True confession – I love mustard. Well, I actually hate real {condiment} mustard but for a color – it’s love at first sight for me.
Jean Jacket? Yes, please! Comfy and casual, yet it can be worn to the office. By the way, this is my favorite picture because my neighbor drove by while we were in the midst of this photo. She stopped and let me know she catches the blog. Big smile! Totally made my day!
Thought I would throw in a little trend with the plaid scarf, which is very similar to the popular blanket scarves have been all of the stores and web lately.
Last up, I paired the dress with a mint cardigan and pearls. This is just so simple and yet another easy outfit for work.
There you go! Seven outfits with one simple dress. Fantastic piece to have in the wardrobe!
What the heck! Why don’t I just throw in one more? Here’s one with the black sheath dress. Ten bucks for this one as well!
What about you? What’s the piece in your wardrobe that you can remix multiple ways and/or for multiple seasons? Let me hear it lovelies!
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Stacey says
You are so smart! Great job catching those sheath dresses..you’re finding so many ways to look fabulous!
Carrie says
Thank you! I know it was a super find and so thankful to have it in my closet. Glad you stopped by today.
J Trogstad says
Wow! What a score! $10 for that great shift dress?!?!!!! Another win for Old Navy and yourself! This dress looks perfect on you no matter how you style it!
I hope you join us this week for the Celebrate Southern link up, held on Tuesdays over at http://www.blessherheartyall.com. This cute post would be a great fit for the link up! 🙂
Carrie says
Thank you! I will definitely link up with you tomorrow. Glad you stopped by today!
Jenn says
Umm… $10?! That’s a big win for you! I love all of the ways you styled it. You are right – that is a perfect dress for all seasons. 🙂
Carrie says
Agreed! A $10 jewel! Thanks for stopping by today!
jess says
Wow. Great price and so many options. I love the shirt underneath, but truthfully ,love all the looks.I am a fan of patterned tights, so love the grey tights and booties with this.You look fab in shift dresses too!!
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Carrie says
Thanks, Jess! Always enjoy your feedback and perspective. Glad you stopped by again today!
AlwaysJuNe says
I’m a huge fan of scarf, so my favorite for today will be scarf outfits!!! It’s amazing how a little detail can tie everything together and make your look super fashionable!!!!!
Carrie says
Thanks, June! Glad you stopped by, friend!
Whitney @ Whitney à la mode says
What a versatile dress! I love pieces like this! All of your looks are great but I love how you dressed things down with your denim jacket and leopard flats.
Carrie says
I know, right? It is an amazing little jewel and one of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by today!
Sarah C says
what a great post! This dress is great! I actually have a grey dress, might need to try some of these ideas!
Carrie says
Thanks, Sarah! Really glad I bought it because it is just so easy to wear and versatile. Glad you stopped by today!
Marie P says
fabulous little dress, you rocked it!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Carrie says
Awww…thank you! Glad you stopped by today!
Darcy says
So many great ideas! I always love layering a shirt underneath a dress!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Carrie says
Laying a shirt under a dress is new to me but it is growing on me. I especially like it when I see it in pictures. Thanks for stopping by today!
Jennifer says
This grey dress is it! So many ways to style it! Love you in that fierce red too!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
Carrie says
Thanks, Jenna! That red is a great color in photos and in real life. One of my favs. Glad you stopped by today!
Guest says
Very impressive styling! Every look was so different, but they were all so pretty. Great find on the dresses.
Carrie says
Thanks, Lana! I just love this dress and all the ways in which it can be styled.
Laura says
You did such a nice job with all these outfits! I have a similar sheath dress so thank you for all the great inspiration!
Carrie says
Thanks, Laura! Glad you found some inspiration. Hope you stop by again!
Julie @ Artwork by JM says
I love seeing all of the different ways you could style the one dress. I never would have thought about putting the blouse under it and I LOVE the way that looked.
Carrie says
Thanks, Julie! Versatile pieces are just the best!
Amber Duffey says
Love love love love this post! And this dress! All of these styles are so fabulous… can definitely see the gray dress being a staple! Especially for $10.00, that is a steal!!!
Thanks so much for linking up with Tremendous Tuesday again this week!!!
Hugs! Amber
Carrie says
Thanks for hosting the link up, Amber and for stopping by as well!
Jill G says
Posts that show several styling options are always my favorite! Such a cute dress and love all of these looks!
Jill
http://www.dousedinpink.com
Carrie says
Thanks, Jill! Glad you stopped by and hope you’ll participate in the link up tomorrow!
Lisa @ Daily Style Finds says
All such great looks – love the button down under the dress and the denim and leopard. Stopping by from the Style Me Pretty Challenge and looking forward to the link up tomorrow.
Lisa @ Daily Style Finds
Carrie says
Thanks, Lisa! So glad I have this little dress in the closet. It is always there in a pinch for sure!
Stephanie Kastelan says
I love all of your looks, but the red with the scarf just really stands out! Beautiful colors on you! From the linkup
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http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/
Carrie says
Thanks, Stephanie! Red is one of my favorite colors for sure! Glad you stopped by the blog.
Susan @ 2catsandchloe says
I LOVE how diverse this dress is!! I really like when fashion bloggers show one piece in many different ways to wear it! Makes it easier for people like me to visualize how I can use some of my favorite pieces in creative ways! Great post! Thank you so much for linking up with J and I for our second Celebrate Southern linkup! I am pinning your post to our official linkup pin board now!! 🙂
Carrie says
Wow! Thanks, Susan! I had so much fun styling this dress in different ways!
Jing Xu says
Very creative to come up with 7 looks with one dress!
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Carrie says
Thank you! It was a blast to create so many outfits. A good reminder that I can get by with less.
Simone says
I love these different outfits! You’ve done a great job of showing how versatile some items can be 🙂
Carrie says
Thank you! I really enjoy find a versatile piece!
AlwaysJuNe says
You look great!!!! I wish I looked same good in dresses!!!
lisadeangelo says
AWESME post!! I love the concept of showing one piece 7 ways and you totally rocked each one of the looks. My fave was the one where you added the mint green cardi and pearls and the red cardi and blanket scarf was a close 2nd.
Carrie says
Thank you! I love to have pieces that so versatile. Makes me think I have tons of options and outfits hanging in my closet!