Modest Fashion Friday: Maxi Dress Styled 3 Ways

A knit maxi dress is the ultimate in comfortable clothing. Wearing one is like wearing your pajamas all day.

A simple knit maxi dress it also a blank slate. It can be a wonderful opportunity to accessorize creatively. It can be so much fun to take a plain, simple T-shirt dress and add accessories to create different looks. It’s so versatile. The possibilities are endless!

I’ve created three different looks with one simple knit maxi dress. This dress is one I’ve had for many years. It’s extremely comfortable and stretchy. The color is a beautiful soft blue that can be accented with a variety of colors and textures. It’s truly a blank canvas just waiting for imaginative accessorizing!

If you want to duplicate what I’ve done here, dresses like this one are easy to find

For the first look, I paired the dress with an asymmetrical front vest and floral belt. The vest adds some color and interest and the belt defines the waistline. I wore this with my favorite pair of booties for a fun, just-a-notch-above-casual look.

This second look combines the simplicity of the maxi dress with a cream colored denim jacket and blue ombre scarf. This gives off a laid-back, fun vibe. The jacket and scarf give a bit of extra warmth as well, making this layered look a perfect outfit for the winter months. Navy blue flats finish the look in a simple, classic way.

The final look I created with this dress is a bit more dressed up. It could even be work appropriate. I added a blue and beige pinstriped blazer and a statement necklace to the dress, elevating the look. Nude colored heels also add to the dressiness factor of this outfit, making it just right for a bit more formal occasion.

Taking a simple maxi dress and adding accessories is a wonderful way to utilize basic wardrobe pieces in a strategic way to create many looks from just a few items. This formula could work in many different instances.

Some simple wardrobe staples and a little ingenuity can go a long way toward creating some amazing outfits.

What I Wore

Dress: No longer available. Here’s one similar. And here’s another.
Vest: Dressing Your Truth (Similar)
Belt: via ThredUP
Boots: Zulily

Denim jacket: Old Navy
Scarf: thrifted (similar)
Navy blue flats: Amazon

Blazer: Ann Taylor Loft via ThredUp
Statement necklace: Similar
Earrings: Handmade by yours truly
Shoes: Lauren Conrad

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