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Repurpose Your Dress for Fall!

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Repurpose your striped dress for fall
Layer Midi Dress under A-line Skirt

 

Statement necklace over striped midi dress repurposed

 

Pink A line skirt over a striped midi dress - repurpose your dress

 

Teacher Style: Repurpose a spring dress for fall

 

Affordable Quilted Black Bag for Fall

 

Repurpose your dress - wear under a skirt for fall

I am so excited for this post! In the past few weeks I’ve talked a little about the challenges we’ve had in moving to Westerly, RI. One of the challenges I have been dealing with is how to come up with new outfit ideas for the blog while working with a limited amount of clothing. I’m sorry to those of you who want to be able to buy the exact items I wear. That’s just not easy right now because I am not buying many items. As a result of the move, I have had to limit my shopping budget while we plan for new house expenses and as I am delayed in getting a job (long story). But oddly enough, this has been a fun challenge! Since I am limited to the items I was able to fit in my suitcase (the rest of my clothes are in storage until next week!), I have been forced to figure out how to wear them in a new way!

Last week I pulled items out of my closet and started playing around, combining them in new ways. It was so fun to think out of the box! As I did that, I was reminded of a tip I learned from J’s Everyday Fashion – repurpose your dress! A striped midi dress is a great option to have in your closet just for the versatility it offers. I showed two ways to wear this striped midi dress earlier in the spring. Today I want to show you how to repurpose your dress by layering it under a skirt! I don’t have a lot of long-sleeved shirts right now, as most of the clothes I packed were planning for summer weather, but as the hurricane (my first!!) moved north our weather started to cool. Enter striped midi dress.

Repurpose your dress from summer or spring by wearing a skirt over the top! I have done this by layering a light dress under a pencil skirt but I think it works best with A-line skirts because if the fabric bunches up under the skirt, it is less noticeable.

I am pretty proud of this new combination! Plus, I’m so happy to share my new black purse for fall and winter! Once again, the MG Collection from Amazon comes through for me by making a quality product for a great price!

Look through your closet! How can you repurpose your dresses for fall? If you try it, make sure to tag @moretomrse on Instagram or let me know how you got creative in the comments below! I’m excited to see your combinations!

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Updated products in widget!

Striped Midi Dress, Ross. See similar in widget below.
Pink A-line Skirt, Jane.com. Similar pink pleated skirt from Nordstrom.
Black Pumps, TJMaxx (old). Similar here and here.
Candy Yum Yum lipstick, MAC.
Pave Hoop Earrings, NY&Co.
Showgirl Fringe Statement Necklace, Baublebar. (on sale!)
MG Collection Quilted Black Bag, Amazon.com
Crystal Mason Ring, Baublebar via Nordstrom.
Michael Kors Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.com
Tory Burch 3 Strand Logo Bracelet, Tradesy.com resale site.

Current Options for Striped Midi/Bodycon Dress:

 

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 Linking up with: Stylin’ in St. Louis | Living in Color Blog

Red and White Polka Dot Work Outfit

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Teacher outfit: Navy and Red Polka Dots with Cat Eye Sunglasses

 

Teacher Work Outfit: Navy Polka Dot Blouse with Red Neck Scarf

 

Navy Polka Dot Top Work Outfit Michael Kors Watch
Cat Eye Sunglassses and Blue Polka Dot Work Top

 

Red and Blue Polka Dot Work Outfit Teacher Ankle Pants
Polka Dot Navy Blouse and Red Polka Dot Neck Scarf for Work

 

Red and Blue Michael Kors Darci Watch Kendra Scott Dobule Ring
White Ankle Pants and Navy Polka Dot Blouse Teacher Outfit

Watching so many teacher friends getting ready to go back to school made me start thinking about work outfits! Last year in my back to school post I wrote about all the different “teacher outfit staples” and a navy polka dot blouse has become another one of these for me. I noticed last week that J.Crew has a very similar blue polka dot blouse to one I own so I have been thinking about how I can wear it for work. When I was repacking some boxes last week in preparation for moving into our house, I came across these white ankle pants and this red neck scarf. An outfit idea was born! You really can’t go wrong with Red and Blue.

Neck scarves started showing up on runways and in Spring designer collections a few months ago and I’ve been waiting to see how I can try the trend. I have been working on ways to re-wear things I already own so I was really happy to come across this red polka dot scarf again (I bought it for my Rosie the Riveter Costume this year!).

The other two major items in this outfit – the navy polka dot blouse and white ankle pants – are such great work outfit basics that when you find one that fits and is made of quality material, buy it. I found the Drew Ankle Pants from The Limited this spring and love them for the thick fabric and inner lining that make them less see-through. Though the Drew Ankle Pants are sold out in this color, I’ve linked the other colors and other options of white ankle pants for you in the widget below.

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Blue Polka Dot Blouse, H&M. Almost exact Polka Dot Blouse. More in widget below.
Drew Ankle Pants, The Limited. See below for more white ankle pant options.
Polka Dot Head Scarf (similar pattern – for head only), Amazon.com. Worn as Neck Scarf.
Red Ankle Strap D’Orsay Heels, DSW (old). Most similar here, and more in widget below.
Cognac Structured Purse, Amazon.com. Similar structured purses here and here.
Pave Hoop Earrings, NY&Co.
Cat Eye Sunglasses, Nordstrom. Almost Exact Cat Eye Sunglasses.
Tory Burch 3 Strand Logo Bracelet, Tradesy.com 2nd-hand site.
Kendra Scott Rachel Double Ring, c/o.
Cuff Bracelet, Zulily. Similar here.
Mason Pave Ring, Nordstrom.
Michael Kors Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.com. More in widget below.
Stila Liquid Lipstick in Beso, Sephora. Also here and here.

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White Ankle Pants

Blue Polka Dot Blouse

 

Only a little over a week until our house should close and I can get the documents I need to get back to work! Thanks so much for visiting and good luck to those teachers out there headed back to school this week!

Linking up with: JPetite

Versatile Maxi Dress + $500 Giveaway!

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Exciting news today! In honor of back to school shopping, you have the chance to win a $500 shopping spree! There are so many great options for back to school teacher outfit basics on Jane.com (like Maxi Skirts or Swing Dresses), so make sure to enter the giveaway!

Each day I will post something to my Facebook Page that would be a great steal for back to school shopping! So make sure to go here and like my Facebook page to stay updated! (Please note: I am affiliate of Jane.com)

Versatile Maxi Dress for School or Date Night
Statement Fringe Earrings add glam
Drop Fringe Statement Earrings for Date Night Maxi

Today’s outfit post is one I’ve been meaning to share for awhile. This black maxi dress made out of t-shirt material is one that I want to wear EVERY. DAY. It was perfect for our road trip out to Rhode Island but was sold out in store so I decided not to post it. But, we’re in luck! It is now back in stock, and on sale!! Grab it fast because you won’t find another just like it. I have looked all summer for a replacement but none of the others I’ve tried from H&M or Old Navy have an inner liner and end up being too thin.

I wore this outfit for our 3 year anniversary on Thursday! We snapped a few pictures after dinner before the sun went down even lower. I just love that I can add some great statement earrings and wear this dress for a special date night and also for a road trip! When school hits, I will add a cardigan and wear it to school! A great maxi dress can be worn in all seasons and this one is a GREAT one, available in multiple colors!

Get the Look:

Knit Maxi Dress, Nordstrom. Another style of maxi dress by the same brand here.
Open Toe Perforated Sandals in Cognac, Shoebuy.com. More options in widget.
Geo Fringe Statement Earrings, NY&Co. (buy 1, get 1 free!).
Monogram Necklace via Jane.
Baublebar Mason Ring, Nordstrom (with my $20 Nordstrom note! Yay!).
Tory Burch 3-Strand Logo Bracelet, via Tradesy (online resale site. I bought it with my earnings from selling my gently used clothes!)
Michael Kors Two-Tone Darci Watch, via areatrends. Also here.
MAC Rebel Matte Lipstick, Nordstrom.

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I hope everyone has a great week and don’t forget to go here to enter the $500 Jane.com giveaway!

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