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1 DRESS, 5 WAYS Summer Style

Lauren over at Stylized Existence asked me to create two looks with one piece pulled from my closet for you today. This black Joie dress — a.k.a. the most versatile piece for summer ever — is silky, short, swingy, and simply perfect for a number of warm weather occasions that I decided to style 5 looks! So here are the first 3, then hop over there to see the other 2…

1 . FARMER’S MARKET:
Joie dress, $278 // straw tote, $39 (similar)  // Target scarf, $15.99 (in-store)  // TOMS aviators, $139  // black leather flip flops (old), $139.99 (similar)

small shop: Joie dress styled "brunch shower"

2. BRUNCH SHOWER:
Joie dress, $278 // J.Crew scarf, $65 (in-stores) // wicker clutch (old), $88 (similar)  // bamboo bangles, $14.99 (similar) // leopard sandals c/o ShoeMint (sold out), $49.90 (similar)  

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small shop: Joie dress styled "cocktail party"

3. COCKTAIL PARTY:
Joie dress, $278 // House of Harlow 1960 necklace, $75 // gold sequin mesh clutch (old), $74.40 (similar)  // black link bangle, $25  // Kate Spade black strappy sandals (old), $295 (similar)

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The last 2 looks on Stylized Existence I’m calling “Everyday” and “Date Night.” If you see anything you are itching to get, here are some links for those:

4. EVERYDAY:
Joie dress, $278 // TOMS aviators, $139  // long chain necklace (old), $69.50 (similar) // Hayden-Harnett cross-body fringe bag (old), $88 (similar) // Jellypop wood platform sandals, $54.99

5. DATE NIGHT:
Joie dress, $278 // Hudson white denim jacket, $158 // Mae Badiyan necklace, $50 // Rebecca Minkoff studded clutch, $225 // Pierre Hardy python sandals, $196 (similar)

(Sorry to make you jump back and forth…I was trying to be a good guest blogger and not ruin her lovely template!)

Happy Monday!

** Only 4 days left to win $300 from HomeMint! **
Every repin from my “Vintage Eclectic Home” board is an entry (and helps me win the HomeMint Guest Editor contest too)! Cheers!

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Courtney Deyle says

    June 11, 2012 at 6:06 am

    LOVE all of these looks! That dress is super cute, versatile, and looks so good with everything. Reminds me I need to fill my closet with more pieces like this. Thanks for the styling ideas Erika! On my way over to check out the other two looks. Happy Monday :)

  2. Jessie says

    June 11, 2012 at 6:09 am

    I love seeing a dress that is so versitle. I love the leopard and floral mixing. That is my favorite.

  3. Annie says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Loving the feel of all these looks–so effortless while still being super stylish.

  4. viv says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:54 am

    All three looks are great! That dress does look like an amazing piece.

  5. Becca says

    June 11, 2012 at 9:45 am

    I love these looks…and that dress is beautiful!

  6. Lonely Wife Project says

    June 11, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I can’t tell you how sad I am right now that the leopard Shoe Mint sandals are sold out. I’m going to have to buy that Joie dress to console myself!

  7. Natalie says

    June 11, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Love this dress — so perfect and versatile for summer. I love the second look with the J.Crew floral scarf and those leopard sandals, I’m so sad they’re sold out!

  8. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    June 11, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I LOVE each look, I’m SUCH a LBD chic!

  9. The NOW says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Such a great dress…so versatile!! xoxo

  10. Tamra {ever swoon} says

    June 11, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Ohhh I love every single look! I spy a pair of satin heels that i so desperately need to go with my bridesmaid dress in a wedding coming up. Off to find that Kate Spade Pair you have!

  11. Liz {Sequins and Stripes} says

    June 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I have this dress too! It is so versatile and I love the way you styled it!

  12. Mae Badiyan says

    June 11, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    As always, you styled every single outfit perfectly! That dress is fabulous, so versatile! xx

  13. Julia says

    June 11, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Need that dress ASAP!

  14. Giovanna says

    June 11, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Super cute looks! Loving that dress!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  15. lily says

    June 11, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Joie is the best !! I picked up a few new Summer tops from them this weekend :) Really love the first too looks…love both of the scarfs !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  16. Alexa says

    June 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    That black dress is the perfect dress to wear so many ways. I love every single way you styled it Erika. That colorful scarf is such a pretty touch!

  17. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Simply loving all of these looks!!! Such a perfect little black dress…I must add to my wishlist! And your styling is spot on…so great :) XO brynn

  18. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I don’t think I could choose a favorite, as I was scrolling down I was thinking “this one”, then, “ok this one too” ;)
    So in love with those shoe mint sandals.

  19. Crystalin says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Really love that Joie dress, clearly very versatile. I’ve been eyeing those shoemint sandals and this post just proves I for sure need them.

  20. Jordan - Queen of LA says

    June 12, 2012 at 11:12 am

    oh these are gorgeous!!! my favorite is brunch shower – i am obsessed with leopard and it really does look so cool paired with flowers. great choices! heading over to see the other two right now! xoxo

  21. Hilary Inspired says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Erika, this post is fantastic! Love your style of presentation. Would love to see more of these in the future!!

  22. Things That Sparkle says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I think I really might need that dress. Its amazing

  23. elizabeth says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I love everything you wear and everything you do. Is that too strong? hee hee
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

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