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That’s a Wrap

April 11, 2012


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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  1. The Doctor's Closet says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:10 am

    The first picture of you is GORGEOUS!!!

    Plus love everything else about this post! Especially the cardigan/dress! 🙂

    xo

    Monika

    thedoctorscloset.com

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  2. kathygko says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Lovely idea! I don’t own any wrap dresses but this is ingenious!

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  3. Adelina Alexander says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:34 am

    You always look so happy! Great outfit too!
    xoxo

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  4. Kate Jones says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:54 am

    CUUUUUUUUTE!!!

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  5. Style-Pursuit says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:11 am

    I’ve loved this dress before and now I simply adore it! :o)

    x

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  6. Marisa says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:27 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

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  7. Natasha Fatah says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I love that you wore a dress as a sweater.
    Give it a real kimono feel.
    Beautiful!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  8. Meanne says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:55 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?

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  9. Naghmeh says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:35 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

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  10. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I loveee that floral dress, it’s so inspiring that you managed to wear it as an outerwear! X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  11. Happy Chinadoll says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I love that idea! Never thought you can wear a dress as a cardigan.
    http://happychinadoll.blogspot.ca/

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  12. Chaucee says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    What a gorgeous piece! I Really love the pattern.

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  13. Annika says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    shoes! ♥

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  14. alison*elle says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    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

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  15. Ping says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    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.

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  16. Closet Full of Nothing says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    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

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  17. I am Khatu says

    April 11, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I’m so jealous you can wear Zara shoes! wish they made these and the captoes in 5’s.

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  18. aliciafashionista says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    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

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  19. Erin says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    That floral jacket is amazing! I love the structured bag too. You look so cute!

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  20. Michelleesque says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    I am in LOVE with your shoes and how you transformed a dress into a casual cardigan!

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  21. Andrea says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    love this print Xx- Art a la Rue

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  22. Olgun sohbet Odaları says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    .

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  23. Angie says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    you are so darn cute! i like the mostly black outfit with the touch of florals. you look perfect today

    pandaphilia style

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  24. Kate says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:10 am

    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.

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  25. Cee says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:42 am

    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

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  26. jules says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:06 am

    beautiful jen!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

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  27. Chioma says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:35 am

    This is simple and gorgeous!!

    Chioma
    Chocolattesbox.blogspot.com

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  28. Francesca says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:30 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 😀
    kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/

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  29. GIRL AND CLOSET says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    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

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  30. jo says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Hi Jen, you look extra pretty with your hair down. Love the first pic.

    xo Jo

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  31. Alexandra says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    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

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  32. Jacquelyn says

    April 12, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I looove this outfit! This has to be one of my favourite looks by you so far 🙂 Such a versatile dress.

    XO J
    http://www.style-worthwhile.com

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  33. Sara says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    I love your outfit!

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  34. Petite Adventures says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Love the dress/cardigan – the colours are absolutely stunning!

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  35. Diana S.T. says

    April 13, 2012 at 1:27 am

    love the way you look with out make up…

    http://www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com

    xoxo

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  36. Casee Marie says

    April 13, 2012 at 1:42 am

    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.

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  37. Leonie says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:27 am

    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

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  38. Eda says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I just love your style and your pictures!

    xx

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  39. lisacng says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Cool way to wear a dress! So creative and congrats on 1000 GC!

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  40. Melody says

    April 28, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    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! : )

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