29 Ways to Make Your Go-To Summer Dress Look Brand New

Updated on 7/21/2016 at 1:02 PM

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A floral sundress in the middle of Summer? How totally basic of you. We kid, we kid. We've been wearing some of our favorite styles for years. But as trends come and go, we've learned to refresh our most typical designs. There are plenty of ways to make your breezy number look brand new this season. From layering on graphic tees to sporting your mini over jeans (yes, we said jeans), you're going to love the outfit ideas we rounded up here. We promise that after you see them all, you'll look at the dress section of your closet in a whole different light. Scroll to get inspired, then shop a few of our favorite pieces available now — in case you need a little something extra to work with.

Wear a Pretty Chiffon Style With Leather Accessories

Tie a Matching Sweater Around Your Waist

Belt It and Complete With Platforms

Try It With Chunky Boots — Even Though You Used to Wear Sandals

Match Its Lace-Up Details to Your Shoes

Finish It With Statement Sneakers in a Neutral Color

Try It With a Lightweight Turtleneck and Pendant Chains

Rock a Leather Moto Vest

Or an Oversize Denim Shirt

Overdo It on the Straw Accessories — We Promise It'll Look Cool

Go Pattern Crazy

Wear a Graphic T-Shirt Underneath

Try It With Pom-Pom Sandals and a Fedora

Bring On the Structure With Slides and a Square Leather Bag

Let a Loose Cardigan Drape Over Your Shoulders and Slip Into Colorful Sneakers

Style It With Oxfords and Ankle Socks

Go For the Baggy Look by Pairing a Drop-Waist Design With Mules

Wear a Simple Style With Jeans Underneath

Layer On a Bomber Jacket and Edgy Boots

Roped Sandals and Cat-Eye Sunglasses Will Make Your Piece Feel Brand New

Accent a Light Shade With a Choker and Metallic Sandals

Accessorize With a Round Statement Bag

Use Colorblock Platform Creepers to Play Up the Print

Slip On Buckled Block Heels and the Softest Shirt

Printed Sneakers and Dangling Earrings Are a Must

Find One With Exaggerated Sleeves

Contrast It With a Printed Bag and Unexpected Shoes

Throw It On Over an Off-the-Shoulder Top

Add a Flashy Red Bag and Embellished Sneakers