One of my favorite ways to style a sleeveless dress for a different look is pairing it with a chambray shirt. Especially this time of year, a chambray shirt allows you to still mix a little summer into a fall look. The colors in this burgundy midi dress are so vibrant, I couldn’t wait until the temperatures cooled down to share it with you! Not to worry, I will be styling it again for fall. But in the meantime, this burgundy dress and chambray shirt make for the perfect summer to fall transitional look.
Dress: cabi c/o | Chambray Shirt: J.Crew | Bag: Sole Society, sold out (similar style) | Sandals: BP. | Watch: MICHELE | Bracelet: David Yurman | Earrings: Kendra Scott | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Lipstick: #47
Chambray Shirt: An easy way to make a dress a skirt
I have always loved layering. And while layering is typically associated with fall and winter, there are ways to layer during summer, too. Whether it is a shirt underneath a dress or a shirt over top, I love that it can give the dress a completely different look. As mentioned above, I was instantly attracted to these vibrant colors in this cabi dress. I love burgundy for fall, but I really wanted to bring out the blues for an end of summer look. Chambray or denim pairs perfectly with this print and really highlights the other colors in the dress. I considered a denim jacket, but since I was looking for a more tailored look, I topped the dress with my favorite chambray shirt. Stay tuned, I have the most perfect accessories to pair with this dress once the temperatures cool down!
End of summer go-to beige accessories
I have been wearing these beige sandals a lot lately, as I mentioned last week. Since I also have the black pair, I have been rotating between the two a few times a week! I truly can’t rave enough about them. Priced under $60, a lower heel, available in a variety of colors and super comfortable, it’s a great summer sandal. Speaking of summer, along with the addition of the chambray shirt, the beige sandals and bag pair well with this dress to make it seasonally appropriate.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for reading and see you back here tomorrow!
Burgundy is my favorite to pair with chambray – I loving wearing this combo to work! Love how flowy your skirt is, so pretty & feminine! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
Brilliant Combo Rachel!! I love adding a chambray shirt with a skirt…such a pretty look!! Happy Monday!
I always love a touch of chambray to an outfit. Love how you styled this burgundy dress!
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I love layering dresses and have a few in my closet that are perfect for fall. This look is so cute and the length of the dress is perfect!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
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I LOVE this look for mid-August. It’s so perfect! You’ve got the fun, flowy skirt for summer, and the denim top representing fall. You incorporated 2 of the classics perfectly! Hope you had a great weekend, Rachel!
Shauna
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Love how you styled this! A chambray shirt tied over a dress really can make an entire new look and make one piece go so much further.
Such a cute top and what a fun skirt! You look great!
~Samantha
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Such a pretty dress, love love love the burgandy <3
Green Fashionista
Cute skirt!! I love this look and burgundy is such a perfect color for fall.
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Such smart layering! I love the colors together too. Perfect work chic look.
Amy Ann
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Super stylish look!! The colors fit so nice together!!
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This is such a pretty outfit! I love how you layered the chambray top over the dress, it completely switches it up and makes it cooler weather appropriate! Loving the length of that dress too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Layer is the word girlfriend! And you did it so well… love the print of that dress and chambray literally goes with everything! Love it!
Brittany 🙂
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Absolutely love this look. Simple and effective.
I love denim in all seasons, although I do think that a denim top is a great transition piece for fall.
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That outfit is so adorable. I love how casual it is.
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I love your look! The bag reminds me so much of the Saint Laurent bags!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
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Such a pretty outfit! Love the chambray with the burgundy.
I feel like I’ve been gone from this space forever, lol! It’s been one of those weeks, but I’m glad I’m able to finally catch up now! Anyway, I love the way you’ve styled the chambray shirt over the the dress, allowing it to serve as a skirt, so clever! I also love the color palette, which is perfect for fall, which I cannot believe is right around the corner (I’m pretty excited about it 🙂
XO,
Jalisa
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