I purchased this floral piece (worn as a dress here) several months ago with high hopes: with its lovely print and figure flattering shape, I pictured it as a dress that I could wear frequently into and during the summer. While that still holds true, and even though a dress is always a great way to throw a quick outfit together, the number of ways that it can be styled can sometimes be limited. Luckily, this particular dress happens to be a wrap dress, and as I was threw it on the other day I realized that it actually worked very well as a cardigan. I feel like I've tripled the possibilities with this piece - like shopping without spending a dime!
Wearing: Wilfred dress (worn as cardigan), YesStyle blouse, 7 For All Mankind pants, Zara shoes, Club Monaco necklace (old), OPI Paint my Moji-toes Red
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The first picture of you is GORGEOUS!!!
Plus love everything else about this post! Especially the cardigan/dress! :)
xo
Monika
thedoctorscloset.com
by The Doctor's Closet on April 10, 2012 at 11:10 PM. #
Lovely idea! I don't own any wrap dresses but this is ingenious!
by kathygko on April 10, 2012 at 11:19 PM. #
You always look so happy! Great outfit too!
xoxo
by Adelina Alexander on April 10, 2012 at 11:34 PM. #
CUUUUUUUUTE!!!
by Kate Jones on April 10, 2012 at 11:54 PM. #
I've loved this dress before and now I simply adore it! :o)
x
by Style-Pursuit on April 11, 2012 at 12:11 AM. #
So pretty Jen! You're gorgeous in that first photo and I love our hair. It's so nice to find different ways to wear a piece of clothing and you've styled this dress so perfectly as a cardigan!
Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
by Marisa on April 11, 2012 at 12:27 AM. #
I love that you wore a dress as a sweater.
Give it a real kimono feel.
Beautiful!
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
by Natasha Fatah on April 11, 2012 at 2:20 AM. #
Absolutely brilliant and gorgeous! I bet no one else has thought about using those Wilfred wrap dresses as a cardigan. Now what about the sleeveless ones?
by Meanne on April 11, 2012 at 2:55 AM. #
aww you look so sweet in your first photo :)
and I love how you wore the dress as a cardi! I wouldn't have actually known that is a dress if you hadn't said anything!
great outfit :)
xx
by Naghmeh on April 11, 2012 at 4:35 AM. #
I loveee that floral dress, it's so inspiring that you managed to wear it as an outerwear! X
http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com
by Rosalinda Tjioe on April 11, 2012 at 4:54 AM. #
I love that idea! Never thought you can wear a dress as a cardigan.
http://happychinadoll.blogspot.ca/
by Happy Chinadoll on April 11, 2012 at 5:18 AM. #
What a gorgeous piece! I Really love the pattern.
by Chaucee on April 11, 2012 at 6:17 AM. #
shoes! ♥
by Annika on April 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM. #
I have this dress too and I was planning on wearing it as a wrap/cardigan too but never got around to it. This post has definitely inspired me to do it sooner rather than later :)
xo, alison*elle
by alison*elle on April 11, 2012 at 8:05 AM. #
jen, you look so pretty! i love this dress worn as a cardigan. i noticed your hair is so long now and love the loose waves you did too.
by Ping on April 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM. #
Jen, I love how creative you are with your looks :) That is such a gorgeous wrap dress/cardi. And you already know how much I adore those lucite heels :) You look fab as per usual!
xoxo,
Carolina
by Closet Full of Nothing on April 11, 2012 at 9:45 AM. #
I'm so jealous you can wear Zara shoes! wish they made these and the captoes in 5's.
by I am Khatu on April 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM. #
What a smart idea, Jen! Way to get the most our a dress (and agreed, there really aren't that many ways to make a dress different). Extra beautiful photos, I almost did an outfit shoot at the exact same glass/green bush spot. You know how I feel about glass photos lol! Hope to see you soon darling xo
by aliciafashionista on April 11, 2012 at 11:21 AM. #
That floral jacket is amazing! I love the structured bag too. You look so cute!
by Erin on April 11, 2012 at 11:39 AM. #
I am in LOVE with your shoes and how you transformed a dress into a casual cardigan!
by Michelleesque on April 11, 2012 at 1:01 PM. #
love this print Xx- Art a la Rue
by Andrea on April 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM. #
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by Olgun sohbet Odaları on April 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM. #
you are so darn cute! i like the mostly black outfit with the touch of florals. you look perfect today
pandaphilia style
by Angie on April 11, 2012 at 4:12 PM. #
This is gorgeous, Jen! I love everything about it! Such a clever idea to wear a wrap dress as a cardigan! It looks amazing styled this way! And when did your hair get so long?! It looks extra pretty here, m'dear! xo.
by Kate on April 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM. #
This is just brilliant, Jen! I almost bought this dress, but I hedged, thinking I wouldn't be able to find enough unique ways to wear it. Seeing it on you as a cardigan has me deeply regretting that!
xox,
Cee
by Cee on April 11, 2012 at 5:42 PM. #
beautiful jen!
xo julesinflats.blogspot.com
by jules on April 11, 2012 at 7:06 PM. #
This is simple and gorgeous!!
Chioma
Chocolattesbox.blogspot.com
by Chioma on April 11, 2012 at 10:35 PM. #
love this outfit and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad :D
kisses
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by Francesca on April 12, 2012 at 5:30 AM. #
Aw Jen, you look extra pretty in these photos!! And this outfit is absolutely brilliant, what a great way to style a wrap dress!! Hope your day is fabulous! Smooches! V
by GIRL AND CLOSET on April 12, 2012 at 7:04 AM. #
Hi Jen, you look extra pretty with your hair down. Love the first pic.
xo Jo
by jo on April 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM. #
Omg Jen! This is stunning - one of my favourite looks of yours for sure. I love the floral dress worn as a cardigan, it's definitely inspired me to take a peek at my own wrap dresses and see if I can swing it myself :). You look beautiful as ever pal - hope I see your pretty face soon!
Alex xoxo
by Alexandra on April 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM. #
I looove this outfit! This has to be one of my favourite looks by you so far :) Such a versatile dress.
XO J
www.style-worthwhile.com
by Jacquelyn on April 12, 2012 at 1:40 PM. #
I love your outfit!
by Sara on April 12, 2012 at 2:45 PM. #
Love the dress/cardigan - the colours are absolutely stunning!
by Petite Adventures on April 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM. #
love the way you look with out make up...
www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com
xoxo
by Diana S.T. on April 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM. #
Ahh, that genius! I love finding new uses for classic pieces. Sadly all the wrap dresses I own are "faux" wrap dresses, so there's really a seam, but if I ever fulfill my dream of getting a classic DVF version I will definitely be giving this a try.
by Casee Marie on April 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM. #
Fantastic idea to wear the wrap dress as a cardigan! It definitely works and looks pretty with the rest of the outfit.
xo Leonie
On Top Of The Hill
by Leonie on April 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM. #
I just love your style and your pictures!
xx
by Eda on April 13, 2012 at 5:08 AM. #
Cool way to wear a dress! So creative and congrats on 1000 GC!
by lisacng on April 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM. #
I love that you wore the dress as a cardigan, what a great idea!! I just started thinking of so many outfits I can put together doing this. Thanks for the inspiration! : )
by Melody on April 28, 2012 at 7:07 AM. #