29 Ways to Make Your Go-To Summer Dress Look Brand New
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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.
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Wear a Pretty Chiffon Style With Leather Accessories
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Tie a Matching Sweater Around Your Waist
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Belt It and Complete With Platforms
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Try It With Chunky Boots — Even Though You Used to Wear Sandals
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Match Its Lace-Up Details to Your Shoes
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Finish It With Statement Sneakers in a Neutral Color
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Try It With a Lightweight Turtleneck and Pendant Chains
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Rock a Leather Moto Vest
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Or an Oversize Denim Shirt
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Overdo It on the Straw Accessories — We Promise It'll Look Cool
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Go Pattern Crazy
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Wear a Graphic T-Shirt Underneath
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Try It With Pom-Pom Sandals and a Fedora
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Bring On the Structure With Slides and a Square Leather Bag
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Let a Loose Cardigan Drape Over Your Shoulders and Slip Into Colorful Sneakers
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Style It With Oxfords and Ankle Socks
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Go For the Baggy Look by Pairing a Drop-Waist Design With Mules
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Wear a Simple Style With Jeans Underneath
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Layer On a Bomber Jacket and Edgy Boots
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Roped Sandals and Cat-Eye Sunglasses Will Make Your Piece Feel Brand New
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Accent a Light Shade With a Choker and Metallic Sandals
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Accessorize With a Round Statement Bag
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Use Colorblock Platform Creepers to Play Up the Print
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Slip On Buckled Block Heels and the Softest Shirt
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Printed Sneakers and Dangling Earrings Are a Must
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Find One With Exaggerated Sleeves
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Contrast It With a Printed Bag and Unexpected Shoes
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Throw It On Over an Off-the-Shoulder Top
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