Remixing a summery maxi dress as a spring duster.
My impatience for warmer weather is at an all-time high. I cannot wait for cutoff denim shorts, sandals, and floaty dresses. In the meantime, I’m getting my fix by repurposing a summery maxi dress as a duster. I threw this dress on over the top of a basic white blouse and skinny jeans (these jams from Madewell are a necessity) and instantly it felt like spring was just around the corner. A quirky statement necklace and a pair of olive green mule slide sandals add some interest to the look. (I love adding over-the-top pieces like this necklace with more minimalist elements, like the mules.) Solid spring look, no?
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This dress is acting as a duster now, but don’t you think it’ll be the perfect summer maxi dress come May and June? Totally thinking about bringing this baby to Greece– it would work as a dress for day or night, and would make for a cute swimsuit cover-up or as a duster worn over denim cutoffs and a tank top. The possibilities!
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I love this idea of using a duster as a dress, so chic!
Camila,
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This is a fab way to get more wear out of that dress! LOVE!
What a great idea !! That dress looks amazing how you styled it – such a cool idea to wear it as a coat 🙂
xxx
Tina
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That is a beautiful dress and it’s perfect as duster! 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try this look for so long after seeing it on Shea’s blog last year, it’s just not been cool enough for it yet here. Soon I hope! 🙂
Hope your Monday is going well and you are having a really good start to the week!
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It’s really a great idea! Love the boho vibe here !
kisses
Cinzia
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Wow…love the boho vibe babe…you look extremely gorgeous in this outfit huni….love this look !! Great post babe…keep glowing hun…! Kisses and Hugs, Neha
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Cool, I like it!! Enjoy the week doll!
Mary María Style
Would look great as a dress! Also love your lighter hair colour!
ANOUK
I love this look babe! The colors and prints on that duster are absolutely gorgeous, and so perfect for the spring season! This is honestly the perfect winter to spring transition outfit! 🙂
XO Jessi,
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Polly
That looks great, what a brilliant idea. Love the necklace too.
Love this styling trick! Looks awesome!!
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I love this idea! The cool tones of this outfit are gorgeous.
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
I love that you wore this dress as a duster! It’s gorgeous!!
xo,
Angela
I thought you were wearing a dress in the back view but wow this is so versatile. Love the prints.
Great post, I very like your outfit 🙂
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Love this outfit! It makes me dream about Summer!
xx Elisa
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This is my FAVE thing to do! I have a closet full of dress / dusters.
xx Rebecca // http://thecrystalpress.com
What a great idea to wear the dress that way. I’m all about versatility and wearing my clothes as many times as I can
x,abril
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A very unique idea! I love the blue colours and details in the dress, you look so beautiful 🙂
Laura xo
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Thanks so much, Laura! I love how the bomber and bodysuit work together- super fun!
Super Idea Ashley! What’s better way to use a dress for different purpose than this, I’m pinning this post to pinterest board. 😀
Love,
Manavi
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