Dress: Madewell (similar) | Faux Leather Jacket: Target | Blanket Scarf: Jane | Bag: Stitch Fix | Earrings: Nickel and Suede c/o | Boots: Target | Cuff: Your Words Cuffs c/o (Use code “MOLLY” for 10% off!)

photography by Em Grey

A few weeks ago, I had an hour or so to myself and was perusing the mall and popped into Madewell to see if there was anything on sale (let’s be honest, I don’t buy anything full price at Madewell). I saw this dress on the final sale rack… it was by itself… it was the ONLY one… in my size… and it was $17!!! I was like, “Whaaaaaaaaat?!” I tried it on and it fit like a glove. It’s so comfortable… but, honestly, by itself, it is definitely a boring dress.

It’s one of those dresses that while it could be worn on it’s own… it shouldn’t… It needs a belt, or a scarf, or a cardigan, or a statement necklace, or a blazer to really dress it up. BUT, I LOVE basic dresses like that… those pieces are VITAL pieces in a closet that works for you.

It’s one of those dresses that makes you look way more dressed up than you actually are… know what I mean?

SIDE NOTE: I absolutely love this custom leather cuff from Your Words Cuffs so much. You can customize Traci’s cuffs however you want and I love having it on as a reminder every day… (Also, you essential oil users… you can use it as a diffuser bracelet, too!!) – use code “MOLLY” for 10% off!!

What about you? Do you love a basic dress as much as I do? How would YOU dress it up?

Welcome to Let it Shine! Welcome to the new, revamped Funday Monday! After two years, we decided to rename our link up to something we felt was a better fit. Welcome to Let it Shine! Why the name? Because, we want this link up to be just that…..your chance to let it shine! We will be sharing our favorites each week here, and on social media!
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Another place we will be showcasing our favs? The Let It Shine Pinterest Board! So, go ahead…..and Let it Shine!