
I love a good style challenge! It helps me see my wardrobe in a different light and it always feels like I’m wearing a brand new piece!! When it came to creating a style challenge what better item than a summer dress? In reality how many ways can you possibly wear a dress? Well babes, here I am showing you how to style summer dresses multiple ways. I added an evening date night look, causal and a fun look. I decided to showcase two print dresses to take the challenge a step further.

I love a wrap dress. Actually I love anything wrap inspired. This red floral print dress is one I love. Love the color, print and style of this dress. For date night I went with blush heels to bring out the pink tones in this dress. Red statement earrings to make it pop and a simple bag. I don’t own a lot of evening bags, but this circle crossbody bag can be evening wear approved by simply carrying it through the handle.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique (on SALE) || Heels: Sam Edelman || Earrings: Amazon || Bag: old – similar – similar

By the look and style of this dress, you would immediately think its only meant for dressy events, but with some simple accessories you can wear this dress for any causal occasions. I went with simple slip on sandals, hoops and a crossbody bag. For those taller ladies, this summer dress will look fabulous with some white sneakers.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique || Earrings: BaubleBar || Sandals: Target || Bag: Michael Kors (old) – similar – similar

The fun looks where probably my favorites, because it really made me think out of the box. I love wearing dresses as a swimsuit cover up. Sometimes we go from the beach to lunch and I still want to feel a bit more dressed up. I used this wrap dress as a duster over my swimsuit. I tied the wrap belt, added some flat sandals, beach bag and hoops. Because even for a trip to the beach… I still like to wear some type of jewelry.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique || Swimsuit: Top: Target — Bottoms: Amazon || Earrings: BaubleBar || Bag: Target (old) – loving this one || Sandals: Target

My second option is this summer parsley print sundress. I love dresses like this where you can easily dress up even though its more on the casual side. For a night out I went with fun red fringe heels. I swear I can wear these heels with sweatpants and it will look fabulous. I paired it with my red statement earrings and finished this look with a crochet white bag.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique || Heels: Express (old) – similar || Earrings: Amazon || Bag: JustFab – similar

I love wearing dresses even if I’m running errands. What can I say, I’m a dress type of girl! This is what I would wear for a causal look to run errands. If you saw my insta stories from early this week, you’ll know a denim jacket (or even a denim button down) is a huge staple in your closet. If you don’t have one yet… you need one asap. Along with denim jacket, I paired this dress with neutral wedges & earrings and a crossbody bag.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique || Denim Jacket: Forever 21 || Earrings: Amazon || Crossbody Bag: Stitch Fix – similar || Wedges: Target

My favorite look of all has to be this one! I guess because my creative juices were flowing with this look. It’s been a while since I used a dress as a skirt and I don’t know why? I knot my white tee and add a belt to create more of a skirt and type of feel outfit. Finished my look with wedges, layered jewelry and a straw bag.
Outfit Details
Dress: Bella V Boutique || Tee: American Eagle || Belt: Express || Necklace: Stitch Fix – similar || Earrings: BaubleBar || Bag: Amazon || Wedges: Target
What are some ways you style summer dresses? Which of these looks is your favorite?
Happy Friday friends! I’ve had a long week with a to-do list that seemed to never end. So I am hoping I can finally finish tackling this list and maybe have time to go on a well needed date night with the hubby. Besides I need to wear my cute amazon purchases 😉 Enjoy the weekend,



Another feature blogger this week killing a swimsuit look! Can Jennie from A PocketFul of Polkadots be any cuter in this swimsuit?! I am so in love with this swimsuit and it fits Jennie like a glove. Make sure you stop by and say hi 😉
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Mel, these are some really cute ways to style these dresses! I love the red dress as a swimsuit cover up. And the tee shirt layered over the shorter dress is too adorable!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I can so see you styling a wrap dress over a swimsuit. It’s funny when I saw how I looked I thought of you. The tee over the dress is definitely my fav too
xo
Mel
WOW, you have styled both of these dresses so fabulously! Each look is so different. LOVE all of them!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
OMG Thank you Elise 🙂 🙂 I had so much fun creating this style challenge!
xo
Mel
Some really creative and great ways to style a dress! I love the denim jacket look, as well as the dress as a skirt. Thank you so much for the feature this week!
The denim jacket look is must! I wear my non-stop and every single time it just creates an effortless look 😉
xo
Mel
Both of the dresses look wonderful! I love how you created looks that made the dresses look unique each time. I love the paisley dress looks because I almost did not recognize it was the same dress!
Thank you Lanae! The paisley dress is one that I love. It just hugs you in all the right places!
xo
Mel
Love all the ways you styled your dresses! Very creative!
Thank you so much babe
xo
Mel
LOOOVE these looks and what a great idea to style a wrap dress to beach ready! 😍👌🏻 Have a wonderful new week! ✨
With love & style,
Mira from http://www.fashionpoetry.eu
Empowering You through fashion, beauty and a heartfelt content ✨
That one was such a fav! I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone with this one and styling this wrap dress as a coverup 😉
Thanks for stopping in,
xo
Mel
I love how you styled these dresses so many cute ways! I am definitely going to be taking a few tips from here to style a new look out of some of my dresses!
Yes girl! It’s amazing all the looks you can create when you use a little bit of creativity 😉 Love to see what look you create!
xo
Mel
Such great inspo in this post!! Loving it!
Thank you love!
xo
Mel
What a beautiful dress! I need to add more red to my closet. I love your red sandals too. Such gorgeous looks!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.eleantlydressedandstylish.com
You look awesome in red gf! Thanks so much for stopping by,
xo
Mel