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How to Style Solid Color Dresses

March 11, 2024 /

As spring approaches, I will be wearing more dresses with a few less layers. For this post, I decided to shop my closet and share some ways you can accessorize your solid color dresses. Unlike a print dress, you might want to add a little pizzazz to a solid color dress, so here are a few ways to do that. I decided to share examples of 5 different dresses (different cuts and lengths), but each combination could be interchanged with another.

Add a Scarf

I love this teal/turquoise dress that I found on clearance at a local boutique. A halftee was necessary for cleavage coverage, and my thrifted scarf paired perfectly with it. I think I paid 10c for that scarf!

Add a Statement Purse

Sometimes you can use your purse for more than its primary use and wear it as part of your outfit. Because it is a belt bag, it breaks up the solid color of the outfit and modernizes the dress a little. My husband said I look like I belonged on the little house in the prairie before I added it. I am also wearing my lace Halftee which I feel always add something special under my clothes. I wear my Halftees in size medium and don’t forget to use code MIREILLE 20 for 20% off!

Add Statement Jewelry and a Belt

A pendant necklace in a contrasting color is always a good choice. This turquoise necklace (from my grandmother) is one of my favorite jewelry pieces with my new to me turquoise ring.

Here are two options for toppers: I wore the shacket IRL as it was cool and I was not going anywhere special, but the moto jacket would be perfect for going out. My choice of shoes (these water resistant wedge sneakers) were because it was a wet day!

Add Statement Shoes

Nothing like a pair of cowboy boots to add interest to an outfit! I love these and wear them almost once a week in the cooler months, but they are also fun to wear in the transitional days before the heat sets in. I added a thrifted denim jacket for warmth and interest since the dress does not have a waist.

Add a jacket

Choose your favorite denim or moto jacket to add to your dress and you have instantly added an element of interest to your outfit. A moto jacket is fun because it gives that feminine/edgy look.

Of course, I could have used any of these with any of the dresses! I actually had to spend a little time looking at the dresses before deciding which combination I would photograph. I had many toppers, shoes, scarves and jewelry that I could have chosen in my closet which means that there are that many more outfits that I could make with things I already own. Shopping ones closet at its best!

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