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 [1] 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 [2] ($48, originally $64).
From the moment I set eyes on this dress, I knew it was my perfect day-to-night style [3]: 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 [4] 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 [5] like barely-there strappy sandals, seashell jewellery, woven handbags, and more.
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress [6] ($48, originally $64)
Wandler Hortensia Big Leather Shoulder Bag
Wandler Hortensia Big Leather Shoulder Bag [7] ($636, originally $1,060 )
Rejina Pyo Conie Slingback Pumps
Rejina Pyo Conie Slingback Pumps [8] ($384, originally $640)
Mara Hoffman Leo Jacket
Mara Hoffman Leo Jacket [9] ($450)
Luv Aj Baby Amalfi Tube Hoop Earrings
Luv Aj Baby Amalfi Tube Hoop Earrings [10] ($45)
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress [11] ($48, originally $64)
AGOLDE Parker Easy Straight Jean in Placebo
AGOLDE Parker Easy Straight Jean in Placebo
[12] ($188)
Ulla Johnson Lia Tote
Ulla Johnson Lia Tote [13] ($395)
Dorateymur White Groupie Mules
Dorateymur White Groupie Mules [14] ($280, originally $395)
Vrai & Oro Baguette Diamond Ring
Vrai & Oro Baguette Diamond Ring [15] ($365)
Lane + Lanae The Hop Ring
Lane + Lanae The Hop Ring [16] ($380)
Shop The Look
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress [17] ($48, originally $64)
Zara Metal Leather Mid-Heel Sandals
Zara Metal Leather Mid-Heel Sandals [18] ($100)
Brother Vellies Garden Tote
Brother Vellies Garden Tote [19] ($235)
Jenny Bird Dune Hoops
Jenny Bird Dune Hoops [20] ($75)
WALD Berlin Just A Friend Necklace $148
WALD Berlin Just A Friend Necklace [21] ($148)
Zoë Chicco 14k X-Small Engraved Dog Tag Necklace
Zoë Chicco 14k X-Small Engraved Dog Tag Necklace [22] ($510)