How to Wear a Mini Dress

33 Brilliant Outfit Ideas That Revolve Around Your Minidress

18 July 2019 by Sarah Wasilak

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A minidress is arguably the easiest throw-on-and-go outfit in the Summer. (OK, aside from like, denim shorts and a t-shirt.) You probably already know that your minidress fits you well and, when you bought it, you immediately pictured it with specific accessories that you already own. But what if we challenged you to switch it up this season, so that your minidress outfit doesn't look just like everyone else's? We rounded up ideas from our favourite fashion people so that you can still maintain that easy, carefree wardrobe, but also pull some tricks out of your sleeve that happen to get you noticed while you're walking down the street.

With the help of waist bags, scarves, cowboy boots, heck, even hair add-ons like barrettes, you can transform your look completely and take it to the next level. Our personal favourite examples include Gabi Gregg's breezy white shirtdress and hoops, Courtney Quinn's colourful belt hack, and Nicolette Mason's unexpected mint bag and shoe match-up. While some of the combinations below are perfect for date night with your SO, others are just laidback enough for running errands in a really sweet print. Scroll to get inspired and give your minidress the new life it deserves.

With a Waist Bag, Barrette, and Platform Espadrilles

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In a Simple Colour With a Graphic Print Tote Bag

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Belted With Mirrored Sunglasses, a Head Scarf, and Chainstrap Bag

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In a Smocked, Frilly Style With Hoop Earrings For Holiday

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With a Pair of Simple Flats For a Romantic, Laidback Look

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With a Bright Bag and Buckled Sandals

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With Strappy White Stilettos

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In Pink Satin With a Bodysuit Underneath and Strappy Heels

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With Tights, Leather Booties, and a Shoulder Bag For Date Night

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With Retro Sunglasses and a Pair of Adorable Sandals

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In a Palm Print With Bright Orange Accents

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With Neutral Flats That Match Your Skin Tone and Elongate Your Legs

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With White Low-Top Sneakers and a Woven Tote

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In a Jersey Style With Pockets With Your Go-To Sneakers and a Head Scarf

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With Pointed-Toe Sandals and Statement Sunglasses

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In Denim With a Beaded Bag and Espadrille Sneakers

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With Your Hair Up and Simple Heels, to Keep All Attention on Your Dress

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Belt an Off-the-Shoulder Style and Complete With Sneakers

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With Mint Heels and a Matching Bag, Plus Thick Cat-Eye Shades

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With a Fanny Pack, White Sport Socks, and Low-Top Sneakers

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Rock One With Romantic Sleeves and Finish With a Sun Hat and Bucket Bag

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With a Beachy Clutch and Flat Sandals

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In a Bright Colour With an Added Pop, Thanks to a Belt at the Centre

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Try a Feminine, Lacy Design With White Cowboy Boots

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Play Up a Plunge With Chunky Platform Heels in the Evening

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Work a Supershort, Tightfitting Design Under an Oversize Blazer to Balance Things Out

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With Layered Necklaces and Caged Sandals

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With Simple Black Block Heels and Hoops

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With Loud, Statement Making Knee-High Boots

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In Chambray With a Chainlink Necklace and Converse

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In a Swirling Print With a Backpack and Sporty High-Top Sneakers

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With a Matching Purse and Patent Booties

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With a Thick Contrast Belt, Basket Bag, and Slides

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With a Waist Bag, Barrette, and Platform Espadrilles

In a Simple Colour With a Graphic Print Tote Bag

Belted With Mirrored Sunglasses, a Head Scarf, and Chainstrap Bag

In a Smocked, Frilly Style With Hoop Earrings For Holiday

With a Pair of Simple Flats For a Romantic, Laidback Look

With a Bright Bag and Buckled Sandals

With Strappy White Stilettos

In Pink Satin With a Bodysuit Underneath and Strappy Heels

With Tights, Leather Booties, and a Shoulder Bag For Date Night

With Retro Sunglasses and a Pair of Adorable Sandals

In a Palm Print With Bright Orange Accents

With Neutral Flats That Match Your Skin Tone and Elongate Your Legs

With White Low-Top Sneakers and a Woven Tote

In a Jersey Style With Pockets With Your Go-To Sneakers and a Head Scarf

With Pointed-Toe Sandals and Statement Sunglasses

In Denim With a Beaded Bag and Espadrille Sneakers

With Your Hair Up and Simple Heels, to Keep All Attention on Your Dress

Belt an Off-the-Shoulder Style and Complete With Sneakers

With Mint Heels and a Matching Bag, Plus Thick Cat-Eye Shades

With a Fanny Pack, White Sport Socks, and Low-Top Sneakers

Rock One With Romantic Sleeves and Finish With a Sun Hat and Bucket Bag

With a Beachy Clutch and Flat Sandals

In a Bright Colour With an Added Pop, Thanks to a Belt at the Centre

Try a Feminine, Lacy Design With White Cowboy Boots

Play Up a Plunge With Chunky Platform Heels in the Evening

Work a Supershort, Tightfitting Design Under an Oversize Blazer to Balance Things Out

With Layered Necklaces and Caged Sandals

With Simple Black Block Heels and Hoops

With Loud, Statement Making Knee-High Boots

In Chambray With a Chainlink Necklace and Converse

In a Swirling Print With a Backpack and Sporty High-Top Sneakers

With a Matching Purse and Patent Booties

With a Thick Contrast Belt, Basket Bag, and Slides

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