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One Dress, Two Ways {Part 1}

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Printed dress c/o // Jean jacket // Sandals (no longer available,similar here and here) // Sunglasses // Earrings

Good morning and happy Friday y’all! Sharing with you a fun little two-part blog post today, as I’m styling a chic and simple black and white printed dress two ways. First up, a casual look.

With a black and white printed dress, it’s easy to change the look dependent on the type of accessories paired with it. For my casual interpretation, I chose to toss on my trusty denim jacket, wear some fun, yet comfy sandals and pull my hair back.

Ideally, I would wear this casual take on the black and white printed dress for running errands or a casual lunch meeting. The jean jacket can easily be slipped off when it’s just resting on my shoulders. I’ve especially realized now, with this erratic and non-fall Houston weather, a jacket or wrap comes in handy when inside restaurants or stores.

Accessories are at a minimum so the windowpane print can speak for itself. However, what accessories I did pair with the look – the sunnies and sandals – go along with my black color scheme.

Did you know that Armani Exchange recently launched a capsule collection within Macy’s stores and online? If you’re a regular reader of Girl Wonder Life (thank you!), then you might remember my previous partnership (see here) with Armani Exchange to celebrate their relaunch after Mr. Armani repurchased and redirected the brand. So pieces like this black and white printed dress are available both in-store and online at Macy’s!

For my Houston readers, listen up! I’m hosting a fun styling event tomorrow, Saturday November 5th, at the Macy’s Houston Galleria. Join me from 2-4pm for styling tips, light bites and to checkout the latest from the fall/winter 2016 collection! P.S., there will also be a gift with any $150 purchase! You can find more information on this Facebook event page.

It is November y’all which means it’s time to, figuratively speaking, start thinking about Christmas and holiday gifting. Why not start early with the help of Armani Exchange and Macy’s? I’m personally loving this collared fit and flare dress for holiday parties or this cool quilted vest as a gift for the guy in your life.

If you made it to the bottom of this post, then here’s your chance to enter an amazing giveaway just in time for Christmas shopping! I’ve teamed up with fellow bloggers to giveaway one $500 Nordstrom gift card! Enter below, good luck!

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This post is brought to you in partnership with & Macy’s. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make Girl Wonder Life possible. 

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Comments

  1. Dana Mannarino says

    11.04.2016 at 8:55 AM

    Obsessed with this dress! Looks so easy to wear!

    Pink Champagne Problems

  2. Wesley Day says

    11.04.2016 at 10:26 AM

    Love how you styled this dress! It’s a perfect throw-on-and-go for work. Love it!

    Wesley Day // haveawesleyday.com

  3. Marta says

    11.04.2016 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous outfit! The dress is really pretty.

  4. Jessica Sheppard says

    11.04.2016 at 12:49 PM

    Love this look and your gorgeous backdrop! Denim jackets are totally my go to.

  5. Mindy Thompson says

    11.04.2016 at 1:48 PM

    What a fun print. I love it layered with the denim!

    Mindy II AMIXOFMIN.COM

  6. Sara says

    11.04.2016 at 3:28 PM

    A jacket over the shoulders is one of my favorite looks right now! Love this ensemble!

  7. Kasey says

    11.04.2016 at 6:35 PM

    I had no idea about Macy’s and Armani Exchange, I totally need to check out that collection! PS Love this outfit on you!

  8. Kristin says

    11.06.2016 at 9:08 AM

    Loving this dress on you girl!! I actually just hosted the AX Macy’s event in Miami, and it was so fun! Hope your event was a blast! xo

  9. Amanda Kruse says

    11.06.2016 at 7:10 PM

    I love how a black and white dress can be so versatile. I love the denim jacket paired with it.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  10. Nina says

    11.06.2016 at 10:09 PM

    You look adorable in that dress!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

  11. monic says

    11.07.2016 at 1:09 AM

    so good love the print on this dress!

    monic
    SIMPLY SUTTER</a

  12. Laura Beverlin says

    11.08.2016 at 2:29 PM

    Such a cute dress! Love it paired with that denim jacket!
    xo,
    Laura
    Styled Adventures

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