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We all like to get more bang for our buck, right?! This simple white dress was found on eBay for $30. We used other clothes from Achaia’s closet to make six totally different outfits… something dressy, something casual, something fun. The options are really endless!
day one
Achaia popped on a lightweight short sleeve sweater and belt to make her dress look like a skirt.
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day two
A denim shirt is the perfect compliment to her lacy white dress! The brooch is vintage.
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day three
White dress + voile camisole + cardi.
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day four
Classic white Keds and a cropped red jacket make this outfit perfect for a play-day.
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day five
Here we’ve dressed up the white dress and made it perfect for a special occasion. (And the trench coat adds vintage flair!)
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day six
How about doubling up, and wearing a wispy cotton skirt on top of your dress? The cardi is from day three.
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And this is something you can do with anything in your closet. It’s amazing how many options you can make for yourself when you only have one or two main pieces to work with… it just takes a little creative thinking!
Have fun!
Love, the Long ladies
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I love the option of wearing a skirt over the dress. Makes it look like you've got a great new top, too.
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