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Leopard Shift Dress

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Dress (on sale!) // Collared shirt // Necklace c/o // Heels // Sunglasses // Earrings // Purse // Bracelet

In the past few weeks I’ve chatted with y’all here about transitioning our wardrobes for fall. I wanted to take the time today to talk about transitioning a staple piece from late summer into a fall-ready look. For me, this staple wardrobe piece is the leopard print dress.

I grabbed this leopard print dress in the late summer (lucky for you, it’s now on sale!), and wore it dressed down with sneakers and dressed up with heels for Rick’s birthday dinner. To me, leopard is a neutral, so this chic shift dress is a staple item in my closet.

So that I can wear it in cooler months, I layered under a crisp white button-down shirt. If I still worked in Corporate America, I would definitely wear this look for a workwear ensemble. I also like the idea of a silk button-down shirt underneath the dress for an even more dressed up look.

For a casual fall look, I say layer under a striped long-sleeve tee or throw over a jean jacket. Paired along with a simple black tote and my white Converse, I’d still feel dressed up and ready for a lunch meeting or client shopping trip.

Would you like to see this dress styled in a casual way for fall? If so, let me know in the comments!

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Comments

  1. Megan says

    10.10.2016 at 9:46 AM

    I love how you put a top under that dress and the bright red necklace!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

  2. Meggan says

    10.10.2016 at 10:11 AM

    Such a cute look – can’t go wrong with leopard!

  3. Shelby says

    10.10.2016 at 10:51 AM

    I love layering shirts like this underneath dresses for fall! It’s so chic and perfect for work! Thanks for sharing this cute look!!

    xo, Shelby
    http://www.prettyinthepines.com

  4. laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    10.10.2016 at 11:00 AM

    Love this adorable shift dress with the pops of red! So cute!

  5. Kathryn says

    10.10.2016 at 11:20 AM

    Oh love! Work appropriate leopard!

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.chicandshimmer.com

  6. Heather Brown says

    10.10.2016 at 11:38 AM

    That pop of red looks FAB with the leopard.

  7. Christina Beauchamp says

    10.10.2016 at 12:35 PM

    This leopard shift is DARLING!! And perfectly paired with the pop of red!!

    hugs,
    Christina

    Christina | Fashion & Frills

  8. Anna says

    10.10.2016 at 2:09 PM

    This dress is so cute! I am really into leopard print this season! And the necklace is such a great addition to this outfit!
    XO,
    Anna
    http://www.blushingrosestyle.com

  9. Nicholle Brainard says

    10.10.2016 at 2:51 PM

    I am obsessed!I love the idea of dressing it down. Gorgeous girl! xo

  10. Elise says

    10.10.2016 at 4:20 PM

    This dress is beautiful and I seriously need that bag!

  11. Linda Quinones says

    10.10.2016 at 7:58 PM

    OBSESSED! When I first saw this dress I fell in love, but had no idea how to style it, but girl you totally killed it! You styled it perfectly and your accessories are amazing. Gorgeous!!

    http://www.livelaughlinda.com

  12. Brittany Boone says

    10.10.2016 at 9:27 PM

    Such a cute look friend, I would totally wear this to work! Good seeing you yesterday 🙂

    BNBstyling.com

  13. Merritt Beck says

    10.11.2016 at 12:30 PM

    I love how you styled this! Such a great look for so many different occasions!
    xx, Merritt
    The Style Scribe

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