After talking to a friend, I decided to start this style basics series for some simple styling tips since we all could use some every once in a while. The first part regarding the simplest ways to style a dress is below.
Step 1: choose a dress
Step 2: if your dress has a print or unique elements like ruffles, sheer panels, cutouts, etc then it’s interesting enough to be worn on its own and you don’t need to style it further unless you want to.
Step 3: if your dress does not have the elements discussed in step 2 or you want further styling, you can make the look more formal by adding a black blazer or more casual by adding a denim jacket.
Step 4: if it’s cold, add black boots, otherwise add black sandals.
You’re done. Let me know what you think and if you found this useful.
Thank you for reading. Be kind. Be you.
If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:
Animal print maxi dress, similar here and here
56 Comments
it's Carmen
October 13, 2018 at 1:36 amI like the tip about adding boots; I love how it can make a dress look different. :]
// it’s Carmen
Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 4:01 amThank you Carmen! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Geniussr
October 13, 2018 at 3:42 amyou and your dress look so pretty… thanks for sharing those useful tips…❤️
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:16 amThank you so much! I’m glad you liked the tips 🙂
Mica
October 13, 2018 at 11:36 amYour dress is beautiful and these are great tips! I often wear maxi dresses as I find they work for so many different occasions!
Hope that your weekend is off to a nice start! It’s a rainy day here but we have a birthday party to go to so it will be fun 🙂
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:20 amThank you so much Mica! I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Mykk
October 13, 2018 at 2:55 pmI feel adding jewelry and styling hair differently can really make the vibe of a dress change as well.
Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:29 amThey really can. I just wanted to show the simplest ways to style a dress here 🙂
Ann
October 13, 2018 at 4:49 pmI love how happy you look
in those pics.
Ann
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:30 amThank you Ann! 🙂
Kinga K
October 13, 2018 at 4:57 pmStunning ❤️
Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:33 amThanks! 🙂
Anya Dryagina
October 13, 2018 at 5:23 pmYou look super stylish in this dress! The photos are amazing!
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:38 amThank you so much for the sweet comment Anya! 🙂
Gil Zetbase
October 13, 2018 at 7:24 pmFabulous outfit!
Have a nice week-end!
Gil Zetbase
Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:39 amThank you Gil! 🙂
Kara
October 14, 2018 at 6:15 pmI always love your styling tips! You make a great point that if the dress is a print or has a unique detail you don’t always have to style it anymore if you don’t want to. Sometimes less can be more when styling. I love the animal print dress you’re wearing and it looks really good with the black blazer!
x Kara | http://karascloset.net
Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:49 amThank you for the sweet comment Kara! I’m so glad you liked the post 🙂
MELODY JACOBS
October 14, 2018 at 9:15 pmThis print is very stylish and bold
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:50 amThank you Melody! 🙂
A Trendy Life
October 15, 2018 at 9:02 amYou look fantastic!
Kisses
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Kathrin
October 20, 2018 at 3:54 amThank you! 🙂
Mira Audrey
October 15, 2018 at 11:10 amLooks lovely!
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Kathrin
October 21, 2018 at 1:46 amThanks Mira! 🙂
PerlaGiselle
October 15, 2018 at 6:25 pmI really love animal print right now and I have been wanting a maxi dress like yours. I love how you styled it <3
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Kathrin
October 21, 2018 at 1:50 amThank you so much for the sweet comment! 🙂
The Exclusive Beauty Diary
October 15, 2018 at 9:04 pmGreat tips. Your dress is so beautiful and your look amazing.
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 2:04 amThank you so much! I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
Vanessa
October 15, 2018 at 9:30 pmYou look amazing! These photos are amazing, as always! I love how you put the maxi dress with the jacket, it looks great!
XOXO,
Vanessa
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:27 amThank you so much for your sweet comment Vanessa! 🙂
mercy
October 16, 2018 at 5:38 amSimple and smart tips, that’s the way to go. Such a fun animal print maxi!
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:30 amThank you Mercy! I’m glad you liked the tips 🙂
Kasie
October 16, 2018 at 6:20 pmThese are great tips! I love your dress!
Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:33 amThank you Kasie! I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
sepatuholig
October 17, 2018 at 5:43 amSuch a great look on you, I like how you style this look.
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:34 amThank you so much Grace! 🙂
jane
October 17, 2018 at 6:45 amI always love this print.
It looks nice.
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:35 amThank you Jane! 🙂
Kelsey Bang
October 17, 2018 at 2:55 pmfun print on your dress! looking super cute!
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:38 amThank you Kelsey! 🙂
Olga
October 17, 2018 at 3:47 pmThat dress looks amazing!Wonderful pictures:-)
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:44 amThank you so much Olga! 🙂
Missy May
October 17, 2018 at 6:39 pmThese are some nice stylish tips Kathrin. That is such a wonderful dress with a trendy print. You look amazing.
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:49 amThank you for the sweet comment! I’m glad you liked the tips 🙂
Patricia & Miguel
October 18, 2018 at 2:47 amThat dress looks so gorgeous on you girl 😀
Wishing you a lovely week
With love and light ☾
Patricia & Miguel
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:52 amThank you so much for the sweet comment! 🙂
Lorna
October 18, 2018 at 11:46 amThat dress is pretty! I love the prints on it and how you styled it!
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:55 amThank you Lorna! I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
Velvet Blush
October 18, 2018 at 4:56 pmI’ll definitely be pairing my dresses with some ankle boots this winter x
Velvet Blush
Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 1:58 amThat’s great! It’s a perfect pairing 🙂
Rosy
October 19, 2018 at 10:42 amI’ve always struggled with styling dresses, this was such an interesting post and I love your photos! You look fantastic 🙂
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Kathrin
October 22, 2018 at 2:01 amI’m so glad you found the post helpful Rosy! 🙂
Amy
October 23, 2018 at 6:30 pmI love a unique print! This one looks equally wood grain, equally animal print. So intriguing!
xoxo,
AMY | LITTLE LUXE LOOKBOOK
Kathrin
October 26, 2018 at 6:41 amThank you so much Amy! 🙂
Katya
October 26, 2018 at 8:16 pmYou brought light into some typical ways to style a dress. It is refreshing to see different and creative alternatives. You look amazing.
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Kathrin
October 30, 2018 at 4:56 amThank you so much for the sweet comment Katya! 🙂