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Styling the Perfect Spring Dress

March 1, 2021 by Katie Haller

The Perfect Spring Dress

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I feel like I keep seeing this dress everywhere on Instagram lately.  Usually I’m not one to jump on the bandwagon and buy the same dress every other blogger is sharing, but I knew I wanted to buy this $20 Target dress when I first saw it.  Target had a very similar dress last spring that I wanted to buy so bad.  It was bump-friendly and nursing-friendly, but then the pandemic happened I put shopping on hold for the final months of my pregnancy and I never ended up buying the dress.  When I saw they had a similar dress this season I knew I wanted it!

There is a good reason why everyone is sharing this affordable little spring dress.  It’s so comfortable and it’s such a flattening style no matter what your body type is.  I love that it has an empire cut to it with a flowy skirt.  It’s not only bump-friendly if you’re pregnant, but it also does a great job of hiding your postpartum belly.  I also like that it has a v-neck because I’m able to breastfeed in it.

This dress is so perfect that I could probably wear it everyday.  The outfit options for it are endless.  I like that you can dress it up or down.  You can also wear it in colder weather by adding some layers to it.  Here are some different ways that I will be wearing this affordable spring dress.

Wear it with booties

Booties are always great in the transitional seasons like spring. I styled it below with both my snakeskin booties and my black booties.  If it’s a chilly spring day you can add some tights or leggings to keep your legs warm.  If it’s warmer you can leave your legs bare.  What I really love about this dress is that it’s so cute on it’s own.  You can add a laying piece if you want, but it doesn’t need it.
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Cardigan || Tights || Booties

Affordable Spring Dress

Dress || Cardigan || Booties
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Tights || Booties
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Cardigan || Tights || Booties
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Booties
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Jacket || Booties

Wear it with sneakers

I’m all about cute sneakers right now.  I love wearing them with dresses because it keeps the dress super casual and it’s easy to wear when I’m hanging out with the kids.  As always I’m such a huge fan of Walmart sneakers and my snakeskin slip-on sneakers are one of my favorite pairs.  I also recently bought a pair of white Nike sneakers.  I love how a classic pair of white sneakers look with a casual dress.
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Vest || Shoes || Sunglasses
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Shoes
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Cardigan || Shoes
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Jacket || Shoes

Wear it with sandals

Once the weather officially warms up I can’t wait to wear sandals with this dress.  I feel like there are so many fun ways that you can accessorize this dress for warm weather.  Adding a hat or denim jacket is always cute, but you can always dress it up with a blazer too!
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Blazer || Shoes
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Shirt || Shoes
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Shoes || Hat || Sunglasses
Affordable Spring Dress
Dress || Jacket || Shoes || Hat

Head over to Instagram to see my reel I shared to style this dress. (HERE)  You will probably be seeing me wearing this dress a lot in the up coming months!

Don’t forget to pin the post!

Styling the Perfect Affordable Spring Dress

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Mom Style, Spring Fashion • by Katie Haller • 7 Comments

Comments

  1. A Dash of Pretty

    March 1, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    Such a great Target find! I love all of the ways you styled it!

    Reply
  2. Katie Margaret

    March 2, 2021 at 12:14 am

    Thank you! I always get excited over a good Target dress!

    Reply
  3. Kelley Gibson

    March 3, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    You have to love a versatile piece. You styled it so many cute ways! I love it!

    Reply
  4. Jenna

    March 3, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    I love seeing different ways to style something and I love how you paired this dress!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer

    March 3, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    This dress is so cute!!

    Jennifer
    Curated By Jennifer

    Reply
  6. Lauren Waugh

    March 3, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    You styled this so many cute ways!

    Reply
  7. Maureen

    March 15, 2021 at 12:38 am

    Cute dress! I love how versatile it is. My favorite part is the tiered skirt. I am obsessing with tiered dresses right now. Love your dress paired with your chambray shirt. Classic lewk! 🙂

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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