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Fab 40s: Inspired by Fire: Red Dress 6 Ways

June 28, 2021 /

There is something really satisfying about knowing you have worn something many times and in different ways. A solid dress is a canvas with which you can play with accessories, layers and shoes and a dress with little extra details like this one is even more fun. This Target dress has been around for a couple of years now. At the time I wrote this post, it was only available in white and size medium and above. I did size up to a medium even though I usually size down in this brand because the bust was too tight in other sizes. The eyelet details, the ruffles, tassels and v-neck make it more special than a simple t shirt dress.

And it was just a perfect occasion for Ada to ask me to join the fabulous 40s ladies this week as I had already written this post for today and the theme is Fire! I will now be joining this group of lovely, creative ladies on the last Monday of the month as part of the Fab 40s group.

I love bright colors and red seems to be a good color for me so while this post might not be as creative as some of the ladies is fits perfectly in. After Ada asked me to joined in, I did add one more way to wear my dress inspired by fire colors by adding yellow.

Fiery Red and Flaming Yellow

What better place to take pictures for a Fire theme than by the firepit! Reds, oranges and yellow make me think of fire so I pulled out some yellow accessories to create a new look with my Target dress.

My Target yellow sandals from last year have been a comfortable buy that I like to add to many outfits for a pop of color. The beret, I never wear long since it is wool and makes my head itch!

White Belt and Striped Sandals

I wore this outfit on a weekday when I did not have too many errands. Dropped off the oldest to tennis camp, went to the park with the youngest and did a few things around the house. I thought the white and black theme was fun so I added my spotted cork earrings. I have really enjoyed these Steve Madden sandals as they are comfortable and not too high.

Casual with Sneakers

Dresses are always cute with the right sneakers. These Addidas are my go to most of the time. I added some tile bracelets for some color. I typically do not buy shoes unless they are on sale, especially if they are brand name and these were about $35 at the time.

Blue Jacket, Brown Belt and Sandals

I have worn belts more this past year than the last 10 years! Is is due to more people wearing them, dresses being made more oversized without a waist or just there being more choices? I am not sure, but I like how they can change up a look. This one belonged to another dress, years ago.

Blue Jacket, Purse and Sneakers

This is the same look as above but with a different shoe and purse: a simple swap create a new outfit!

Moto Jacket and Booties

You can pretty much winterize a dress by adding a different layer and shoe. Here my moto jacket and booties help this dress not look too summery. This would be a cute date night look in the fall!

More ideas:

  • with a tee on top
  • with a white denim jacket
  • with accessories in another contrasting color (blue?)
  • with a camo or olive jacket and boots in the fall
  • with black leather jacket and edgy booties

I hope this has inspired you to look at your dresses in your closet in a different way!

And now for the other Fab 40s ladies!

Daenel from Living Outside the Stacks

Daenel always has me wanting to try new styles!

I love the tones in this apron dress and the necklace…

Bold and eye catching, it is beautiful!

Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood

Ada and I often think alike in terms of themes

and outfits so I was not surprised to see that we both are sweet little red dresses!

Shelbee from Shelbee on the Edge

Shelbee is one of the most creative person I know it terms of fashion

and coming up with ideas for a theme. I love this outfit and I think I want to replicate it!

Suzy of The Grey Brunette

Suzy looks absolutely mesmerizing in this beautiful flowy off the shoulder dress.

She will be the belle of the ball at any event!

 

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