8.03.2010

Outfit of the Week: One Dress, So Many Possibilities

Elle's Note: For some reason, my comments were off last week, so if you wanted to comment on last week's Outfit of the Week, click here.

A great summer and traveling staple is the Maxi dress. It's so versatile and can styled so many ways. One way to do that is the ever-popular statement necklace. Below are 6 options:


So which number did I choose? See how I styled it:


I chose necklace #6!

  • I started off with this Forever 21 super cheap maxi dress. It's $30 and so different than a basic black Maxi.
  • The necklace and bracelet are both Harajuku Lovers. I like how they're chunky and funky.
  • The yellow stone sandals are a nice complement to the blue and are echoed in the necklace/bracelet.
  • The raspberry pink lips are just too luscious.
  • As is the toe color.
  • The second I saw this dress I pictured beachy waves, like Gisele's. I would use my Sunsilk wave spray (which I've featured before) and I can't wait to get my hands on this round curling iron.
Which necklace did you pick? How would you style this dress?
PS--I have a new GIVEAWAY!

37 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Great summer dress!

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  2. Diana MieczanAugust 3, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Really like your choice and I also love the nr.2 bold yellow piece...That dress is beautiful:)

    Kisses,sweetie

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  3. BeccaAugust 3, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Ooo - great dress. I'm definitely questing for a way to make a maxi more corporate appropriate.

    Becca

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  4. AnaAugust 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I like #2 and #3!

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  5. Shopper GalAugust 3, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I'm LOVING the maxi dress!! Very cute!!

    I'm your newest follower, can't wait to see all the pretties you come up with :)

    -Shopper Gal
    http://www.shoppergal.com/

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  6. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I've never wached Rachel Zoe, but I'm beginning to feel like I'm missing something! Maybe I'll have to tune in ... Thanks for the comment. :)

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  7. the chirpy birdAugust 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I'm loving statement necklaces right now! It's a sure fire way to spice up any outfit, not to mention that maxi dresses are the perfect palate to do that with!
    I'm loving #5 or #6. Love the depth of color!

    p.s. am dying for a Lamington right now! Wish we had some bakeries out LA way....sigh

    xo tash

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  8. STYLE'NAugust 3, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    very cute maxi dress...hmmm I would also put on a necklace but maybe someting bold and big since the dress is solid.
    naina

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  9. MarieAugust 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I like the 3rd necklace with the dress!:D

    Happy Tuesday!:D

    http://allthingsmarie.blogspot.com/
    Beauty. Fashion. Interior Design.
    & Life According to Marie.

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  10. MaddyAugust 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Pretty color dress!! I'd probably go with a more muted necklace since the dress itself is so colorful :)

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  11. kAugust 3, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    i still haven't found the perfect maxi, there is time right?!

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  12. GinaAugust 3, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    I LOVE the way you styled this dress--so perfect and summery. I love all the color; it goes really good together. The #6 necklace would have to be my favorite, too.

    Loving your blog! <3

    xoxo,
    gina

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  13. Oh, My DarlingAugust 3, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Wow, loving all of the bright jewelry!

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  14. ValerieAugust 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I love #2! Blue and yellow are so fun to wear together. I wear my maxi's all the time during the summer.

    xo
    Valerie

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  15. NikkiAugust 3, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    cute dress!!


    xx
    Nikki

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  16. Becoming UnfashionableAugust 3, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks for checking out my blog - I love yours, it's so fun! I absolutely love maxi dresses, I've worn them almost every day this summer! Great pick with necklace #6, I love that look.

    becomingunfashionable.blogspot.com

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  17. JessicaAugust 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Cute! And I love a good basic dress because there are so many ways to wear it and mix it up.

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  18. RebeccaAugust 3, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    number 3 and 6 are my favourites, so you made a good choice!

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  19. Cafe FashionistaAugust 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    What a gorgeous dress - j'adore the color!! :)

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  20. Ana DegenaarAugust 3, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I LOVE necklace #5. Amazing!

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  21. WCAugust 3, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    i agree with how versatile the maxi dress is
    unfortunately in louisiana's 100+ degree weather i could never wear it lol xx

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  22. AbiAugust 3, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Maxi dresses are indeed a great staple. I would go with necklace 2. I just love the yellow against that lovely blue.

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  23. SaraAugust 3, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    I love #2, 5 and 6 but they all look great with the dress!

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  24. beckaAugust 3, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    forever21 is the best jijijij

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  25. Destined For NowAugust 3, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    I love that dress! And all of the accessories are super cute.

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  26. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    love your picks girlie

    http://iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com/

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  27. Valerie FriedrichAugust 3, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Great styling choice! You totally nailed it. Thanks for your comments.

    What do you think of Giuseppe Zanotti's F/W 2010 Grease-inspired campaign? I love it and offer up some funny commentary today! XO Valerie

    http://imstarvin.blogspot.com/2010/08/greasy-and-beautiful.html

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  28. Ashley [Free Honey]August 3, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I love that blue! It's so bright and summery. Sounds like a lovely, comfy summer look!

    xoxo, Ashley

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  29. J.August 3, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I love all of the colorful jewelry!!

    http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownAugust 4, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    love that blue - it's the perfect summer color.

    xx
    anna jane

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  31. PAugust 4, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    o I love those first earrings!

    http://pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com

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  32. JoytiAugust 4, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    The dress is a great find...what a great price. Love the way you styled it, very fresh and summery.

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  33. AntheaAugust 4, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    The dress is great! I love what you chose to go with it.

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  34. kAugust 4, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    thanks for the encouragment :) glad you found a job! it's double hard here since I don't know german :(

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  35. TAugust 4, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Great dress and I like how you styled it.

    http://www.fashion-butter.com/

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  36. JenRemAugust 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    The style you created is great! Totally beachy and perfect for summer.

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  37. penny. LAAugust 10, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! You can't go wrong with a maxi dress! Last summer I bought two from Old Navy, and since I used a couple of coupons they ran up at $5 a piece. $5 each!? Granted, they're not the best quality, but the black one is one of my favorites.

    And thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way. :) (The owner had read a review I'd written on his restaurant.)

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