wearing a dress as a skirt

One of the easiest ways to look dressed up is just wear a dress - you look nice with minimal effort! Part of the reason they are so easy to wear though is because they aren't very versatile - you can throw a cardigan or something over it, but it's pretty much a stand alone piece. I've been meaning to try the "dress as a skirt' thing for a while, and I'm so glad I did because it really felt like having a new piece in my closet, although it wasn't! So now that I've done the dress as a skirt, and a shirt as a scarf, what do I try to re-wear in a new way?

Dress: J.Crew [similar below]

Sweater: J.Crew Factory [similar]

Tights: Target [exact - slimming but not constricting!]

Scarf: H&M [similar]

Boots: Vince Camuto [exact]

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington [exact]

and a few similar options below (I love the first one!)

bejeweled

This is one of my favorite outfits I've worn in a long time - it's not particularly fancy or anything, but I love the preppy meets masculine meets girly look. I've always struggled to describe "my style" because I don't think I really fall under one category, but it's usually under those headings. Pulled together but not stuffy, masculine styles with girly undertones. 

I love that the J.Crew tank basically is also described that way and that's what makes it one of my favorite shirts in my closet. Here are a few of the ways I've worn it on the blog, and since mine is no longer available, there are four options below (budget friendly too since they are all on sale!)

Sweater: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Blouse: J.Crew [more below]

Pants: The Limited [similar]

Shoes: Target [exact on sale]

Earrings: eBay [exact]

Bag: Coach [save | splurge]

Watch: Boccia

one || two* || three || four

* see it on Kristina here - now I just need the sweater!