This $48 Dress Is So Good, I'm Not Even Embarrassed I Wore It 3 Times in a Week
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I'm going to make an assumption: when you buy a new piece clothing, it's with the intention to wear it more than once. Save for occasionwear you're purchasing specifically for a wedding, birthday, or special event, I think it's safe to assume that when you buy something new, the idea is to get a lot of wear out of the item (and to be clear, I'm all about re-wearing special occasion pieces from jumpsuits to dresses).
As a self-proclaimed "outfit repeater", I routinely wear things multiple times a week whether it's repeating the exact same outfit more than once in seven days or styling a single item differently for various events. Yes, I'm careful to wear a repeat look in front of different people (if I wore an outfit to work, I might wear it again to dinner with friends, and so forth), but out of sheer laziness, I tend to lean on formulas I love rather than spin my wheels re-thinking entirely different looks. Instead, I love the challenge of making a single item feel new by way of fresh styling, which is exactly what I set out to do with this POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress ($48, originally $64).
From the moment I set eyes on this dress, I knew it was my perfect day-to-night style: the classic shirtdress silhouette reads smart with a poppy floral print that brings a playful element to the look. Cut in a midi length with buttons and a self-tie belt that cinches in perfectly at the waist, it's ultra-flattering but also super comfortable as the fabric is really soft and lightweight. In other words, it's the perfect Summer dress that you can dress up or down, so I did (three times in one week and no, I'm not embarrassed about it).
Ahead, see how I wore this POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress to work, out to dinner, and on a weekend day full of activities. Then, shop each of my looks which feature Summer's biggest accessory trends like barely-there strappy sandals, seashell jewelry, woven handbags, and more.
Wear Your Dress: At Work
Because it's fresh take oh a sophisticated silhouette, I first took this dress for a spin at the office and styled it with sleek accessories including a colorful yellow bag and nude slingbacks with gold, sculptural heels.
On Laura: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress; a Wandler bag; Rejina Pyo heels; Luv AJ earrings.
Wear Your Dress: At Work
For an extra layer to and from the office, I cinched a utilitarian linen jacket over the dress which struck a nice balance between masculine and feminine (not to mention, the utility trend is a huge for 2019.)
On Laura: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress; Mara Hoffman jacket; a Wandler bag; Rejina Pyo heels; Luv AJ earrings.
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
Wandler Hortensia Big Leather Shoulder Bag
Wandler Hortensia Big Leather Shoulder Bag ($636, originally $1,060 )
Rejina Pyo Conie Slingback Pumps
Rejina Pyo Conie Slingback Pumps ($384, originally $640)
Luv Aj Baby Amalfi Tube Hoop Earrings
Wear Your Dress: To Dinner
I'm a huge fan of the dress-over-pants look which always requires a specific silhouette — either wrap or a button-down dress or a minidress that hits high enough on the leg that it looks similar to a tunic. Being that this dress is a button-down shape, I tied the belt in the back like you would a trench coat to cinch it in and buttoned it half-way to let the dress flow easily over the top of my jeans.
On Laura: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress; AGOLDE jeans; an Ulla Johnson bag; Dorateymur heels; Vrai & Oro and Lane + Lanae rings.
Wear Your Dress: To Dinner
For a easy-chic finish, I went with my favorite pair of white mules and a fun knitted bag for a summery spin.
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
AGOLDE Parker Easy Straight Jean in Placebo
Dorateymur White Groupie Mules
Dorateymur White Groupie Mules ($280, originally $395)
Vrai & Oro Baguette Diamond Ring
Lane + Lanae The Hop Ring
Lane + Lanae The Hop Ring ($380)
Wear Your Dress: On The Weekend
For a social weekend day meeting up with different friends, I dressed up the look with a fun pair of metallic lace-up sandals and a woven tote bag (I like to play it safe with a bigger bag when I'm out all day).
On Laura: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress; a Brother Bellies bag; Zara heels; WALD Berlin and Zoë Chicco necklaces.
Wear Your Dress: On The Weekend
Since I started my day off with brunch and then made my way to a rooftop party later that afternoon, the dress felt effortlessly stylish and a little more eye-catching with the playful accessories in tow. The perfect finishing touch was a thick pair of hoop earrings and my favorite seashell and charm necklaces.
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
Zara Metal Leather Mid-Heel Sandals
Brother Vellies Garden Tote
Brother Vellies Garden Tote ($235)