Monday’s Mix ~ 1 Dress - 7 Ways

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.

Grey Sheath Dress

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}.

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with a windowpane blouse + burgundy wedges

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.

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with a windowpane blouse, tights + booties

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.

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with a mustard cardigan, tights + booties

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!

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with a jean jacket + leopard print wedges

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.

with a red cardigan, plaid scarf + booties
with a red cardigan, plaid scarf + booties

Last up, I paired the dress with a mint cardigan and pearls. This is just so simple and yet another easy outfit for work.

with a mint cardigan + booties
with a mint cardigan + booties

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!

belted + leopard print wedges
belted + leopard print wedges

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
    You are so smart! Great job catching those sheath dresses..you're finding so many ways to look fabulous!
    • Thank you! I know it was a super find and so thankful to have it in my closet. Glad you stopped by today.
  • 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 www.blessherheartyall.com. This cute post would be a great fit for the link up! :)
    • Thank you! I will definitely link up with you tomorrow. Glad you stopped by today!
  • 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. :)
    • Agreed! A $10 jewel! Thanks for stopping by today!
  • jess
    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!! from the link up please stop by, jess xx http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
    • Thanks, Jess! Always enjoy your feedback and perspective. Glad you stopped by again today!
  • 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!!!!!
    • Thanks, June! Glad you stopped by, friend!
  • 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.
    • I know, right? It is an amazing little jewel and one of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by today!
  • what a great post! This dress is great! I actually have a grey dress, might need to try some of these ideas!
    • Thanks, Sarah! Really glad I bought it because it is just so easy to wear and versatile. Glad you stopped by today!
  • fabulous little dress, you rocked it! Marie @ In Our Happy Place
    • Awww...thank you! Glad you stopped by today!
  • Darcy
    So many great ideas! I always love layering a shirt underneath a dress! www.amemoryofus.com
    • 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
    This grey dress is it! So many ways to style it! Love you in that fierce red too! Jenna from Visions of Vogue
    • Thanks, Jenna! That red is a great color in photos and in real life. One of my favs. Glad you stopped by today!
  • Guest
    Very impressive styling! Every look was so different, but they were all so pretty. Great find on the dresses.
    • Thanks, Lana! I just love this dress and all the ways in which it can be styled.
  • Laura
    You did such a nice job with all these outfits! I have a similar sheath dress so thank you for all the great inspiration!
    • Thanks, Laura! Glad you found some inspiration. Hope you stop by again!
  • Julie @ Artwork by JM
    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.
    • Thanks, Julie! Versatile pieces are just the best!
  • Amber Duffey
    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
    • Thanks for hosting the link up, Amber and for stopping by as well!
  • Jill G
    Posts that show several styling options are always my favorite! Such a cute dress and love all of these looks! Jill www.dousedinpink.com
    • Thanks, Jill! Glad you stopped by and hope you'll participate in the link up tomorrow!
  • 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
    • Thanks, Lisa! So glad I have this little dress in the closet. It is always there in a pinch for sure!
  • Stephanie Kastelan
    I love all of your looks, but the red with the scarf just really stands out! Beautiful colors on you! From the linkup -Stephanie http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/
    • Thanks, Stephanie! Red is one of my favorite colors for sure! Glad you stopped by the blog.
  • 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!! :)
    • Wow! Thanks, Susan! I had so much fun styling this dress in different ways!
  • Jing Xu
    Very creative to come up with 7 looks with one dress! From Jing at www.bejingxu.com
    • Thank you! It was a blast to create so many outfits. A good reminder that I can get by with less.
  • Simone
    I love these different outfits! You've done a great job of showing how versatile some items can be :)
    • Thank you! I really enjoy find a versatile piece!
  • You look great!!!! I wish I looked same good in dresses!!!
  • lisadeangelo
    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.
    • Thank you! I love to have pieces that so versatile. Makes me think I have tons of options and outfits hanging in my closet!
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