I’m a big fan of workhorse dresses. Partly due to practicality, and partly due to cheapnesses, when shopping I look for dresses I can wear time and time again to a variety of events.
When I saw this dress at Target I knew I found a great workhorse dress. I’ve been wearing it to work, to dinners out with friends, grocery shopping on the weekend, and Junior League committee meetings. I love the fit and I love the stripes.
Oh yeah and the best part? It’s only $19.99!
Ashley Nicole and I shot this outfit immediately after I got out of work one day. Have I mentioned how much I love her photography? It’s night and day from the photos Josh and I used to shoot outside my house! haha
I work at a creative agency with a laid back dress code. I love that I can have fun when I get dressed for work and don’t have to wear button downs (you guys know how much I hate those) and dress slacks. Those look amazing on so many women but I don’t think they’re very flattering on my body type. Dresses are much more my style. I dressed this one with a long gold and black necklace that I looped around my neck a few times.
Dress: Target (exact, other colors) | Belt: J.Crew (similar) | Necklace: Banana Republic (similar 1, similar 2, similar 3) | Bag: Mulberry (exact) | Sandals: Saks Off 5th (similar) | Watch: Kate Spade (exact)
I’m realizing more and more how many stripes I have in my closet. I just love them. I rounded up some more of my favorite striped dresses from around the internet to share with you guys.
Questions of the Day: What is the dress code like at your office? Are you a fan of stripes? Do you enjoying wearing dress slacks?
I love striped dresses! They are so timeless and flattering in my opinion. The dress code at my office is very laid back. Almost too laid back…like I can wear jeans and a t-shirt on any given day. Sometimes, I wish I could dress up a bit more, but then people always ask where I’m going looking so fancy haha.
My office is a funny mix where we can be dressed super fancy one day and really laid back the next. Everything goes except for shorts and tank tops!
The dress code at work is pretty relaxed (currently wearing a Rails flannel and brown J brand jeans) but we do have to dress up on occasion when meeting with hospitals. I love a good patterned dress, but I usually gravitate towards the nautical looking stripes!
Ohh I love nautical stripes too!
I love that it is green!!
Also, I bet Josh is thrilled that he no longer has to photograph the outfit posts 😉
Omg he is ecstatic!! haha He used to hate doing that!
I love this outfit so much! It’s great how the belt, the dress and the sandals are all same shade of brown. I adore that bag, btw! 🙂
Thank you so much! I have been wearing this bag nonstop!
Yes to stripes, always! The dress looks great on you and it’s definitely a closet staple.
Thanks Cait! I feel like my closet is being overtaken by stripes lately! haha
I think that dress is wonderful. It really suits you. Your sandals are like the Kolhapuri chappals we get in India! 🙂
I just had to Google Kolhapuri. What beautiful footwear!
That dress is SO cute! I think I’m going to have to make a Target run… 😉
Target is the best!
I love this dress! And also how a belt always makes everything look put together, they’re such a indispensable accessory!
I’m all about belts! It’s crazy how long I went without using them. Now I feel like I am always wearing one!
I love the dress, you look very cute in it! Number 4 is my fav, I love peach! Have a fashionably fabulous day from one fashion gal to another!
Valerie
Thank you so much Valerie! I hope you are having a wonderful day as well!
My friend Shelly posted a striped dress today, too! She paired hers with these awesome floral wedges and it worked so well. Loving that bag, too! My work is pretty casual, I work on a college campus so I find myself in leggings and tunics a lot. Love your space – its gorgeous. Will definitely return!
Leggings and tunics. <3 My fall staples!
Adorable dress! You look super cute in it.
Thank you so much! It’s such a great dress!
We have the same taste in dresses!
My Pretty Mess Diary
Aw yay! I’m glad someone else shares my dress love!
perfect summer dress! it looks great on you. love how the bag and sandals perfectly pair together
Aw thanks Beverley! I am obsessed with this bag!
Love this dress, I also love the ones you linked, stripes are my jam!
My closet is slowly being overtaken by stripes! haha
I have the same issue with buying stripes over and over again! I love this dress on you. The cut is just perfect!
–Samantha
http://www.BesosFromAmerica.com
Thanks Samantha! I love this dress so much!
Super cute!
Thank you Jessica!
Such a perfect Summer look!
Dresses & Denim
Thanks Carly! I love this dress!
This is so gorgeous! I love your gold accessories with it!
Thank you! I am all about gold lately!
Those brown accents are perfection with this super cute dress. Thanks for sharing some of your dress picks!
xoxo
Brenda
À LA PLAGE style
Thank you Brenda! I love wearing brown accessories in summertime!
Great dress, I love the colors and how you paired with a belt. Looks fantastic on you!
http://www.mintnotion.com
Thank you so much Eden!
Little, summery dresses like this are my favorite! I wear them in the winter too but I pair it with tights! I do live in Florida, so we don’t really have winter buttt I still wear them when it’s cold out!
Ahh I would love Florida winters! So much better than Nebraska ones!
I’m pretty much dying over this bag…I want one so bag! They are so timeless and chic:) Loving the striped dress too! xx, Hayley http://www.dailydoseofdarling.com
I’m obsessed with this bag. I wear it all the time!
Your dress is so cute! Target seems to have a lot of really cool clothes and things for the house, too. I don’t wear dresses often, but I’d totally wear something like this.
I love Target! That store has become dangerous for me!
such a nice look, love the striped dress and the bag!
http://jeansandroses.blogspot.com
Thank you Sabina! I have been wearing both nonstop!
Yes – they go with everything! Love your pick.
xo
Amanda
http://www.fashionablyclearance.com
Thanks so much Amanda!
that dress is perfect!!! so perfect for work!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
I love it so much and appreciate it being comfy and cute!
I LOVE that dress! It looks fabulous on you! I have been looking everywhere for a new go-to dress and this one is definitely making the top of my list right now. I totally agree with you about stripes – my closet is full of them!
Thanks Megan! It’s a great dress for sure!
I love, love, love the striped dress. It is so trendy and comfortable. The way you are carrying it is classic! I would like to buy one for me, but in red color. I am a big fan of red color. ‘Target’, I am coming!