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7.16.2012

Plain White Tee + Maxi Dress

One of my summer staples is the maxi dress - and my black one is the equivalent of the LBD -- meaning it is a classic and must have. But today I wanted to change up the look since I've been rocking this dress so much, so I decided to throw on a plain white tee to change it up. I knotted it in the front, threw on a long necklace and leopard sandals and voila - new outfit!
Perfect for an easy breezy summer afternoon.
I layered on a jean jacket when it got a little chilly in the evening.

Outfit Details
Tee: Old Navy // Maxi Dress: New York & Co (in stores now)  
Key Necklace: Open Heart Collection from Kay's (Gift from D)
Watch: Michael Kors // Purse: Michael Kors // Sandals: Target
 With this outfit, sometimes I think less is more. What do you think?

Hope you all have a lovely day : )

-Pretty Little Things








59 comments:

  1. still being [molly]July 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    looks fabulous, girl!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Cute and comfy!! Perfect combo!

    Oliviamoone.blogspot.com

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  3. Always MayleeJuly 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Love the classic black and white. Simple yet chic, you look great!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  4. Joy ShanaJuly 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    love the look, casual and chic
    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

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  5. DanaJuly 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    What a great outfit - maxi dresses and shirts have been my go to summer outfits as well! Would love for you to check out my latest post - the maxi dress I wore on a wine tour this weekend!

    xo
    Dana
    Big City Farm Girl

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  6. TestJuly 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Very cute look!

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  7. LILLIANJuly 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    love the chic black and white!
    always a classy look!

    If you'd like, check out my blog too!
    www.studsandsapphires.com

    Xoxo Lil

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  8. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love the idea of layering a maxi dress! So clever!

    http://livefreeandfashionable.wordpress.com/

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  9. Skylette from Sequins & StilettosJuly 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Yes, less is more and great! Very pulled together and the splash of leopard on your shoes is perfect. :)

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  10. JackieJuly 16, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Super cute look! I am actually working on a post for my blog tomorrow about knotting your shirts and skirts. Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a new follower! I'm doing the same :) Have a nice Monday!

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    SUPER cute and chic look! Love it :) I am a new follower!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  12. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    This is one of my favorite go-to outfits in the summer. You look awesome!

    Clare
    Understated Classics

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  13. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Super cute! Love how easy this look is, but it still looks chic. :)
    PS- loving those leopard sandals from Target, so cute!

    Lindsay @
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy. I'm following you back!

    Shanee

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  15. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for your lovely comment! I really like your blog and love how you wore your maxi dress here! I really like the simple tee knotted in front and the leopard sandals look great with it! I'm now following you and hope we can keep in touch! I followed in both GFC and with bloglovin!!! Have a wonderful day! xx Pip

    http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com

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  16. TaraMixandMatchJuly 16, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Super cute...love how you tied that shirt!

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  17. BonnieJuly 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Your necklace is really pretty, and I love this skirt.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  18. Grace (The Stripe)July 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I really love how you knotted your tee.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I'm loving maxis as well...can't get enough of them! I just picked a jersey knit maxi skirt up from target and can't stop wearing it. Love how you styled this so simply but it looks super pulled together. :)

    Stephanie

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  20. TheTinyHeartJuly 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I love the simplicity of your outfit, it's so chic. I wore something similar a few weeks ago but with a black mini :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  21. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I love it! This is one of my go-to looks this summer!

    Macey
    laidbackdays.blogspot.ca

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  22. AlyssaJuly 16, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I love the simplicity of this look! I'm always trying to find a maxi dress that will work for my height but I haven't seemed to hit the lottery yet. I love how you paired yours with a simple white tee--so cute!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  23. Maria DaintyandDecadentJuly 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I love the knotted shirt!

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  24. EmilyJuly 16, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Love this chic simple look.
    Creamy

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  25. AprilJuly 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I think a simple look is very underestimated sometimes. I like the top knotted. I love maxi dresses but i'm only 5'3 and have a hard time wearing them!

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  26. AlissaJuly 16, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    You can never go wrong with this combination!

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  27. Alisa MarieJuly 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Super chic and adorable combination! You can't go wrong with black and white!

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  28. CathyJuly 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    I have been loving the tees over maxi dress looks! This one is simple and chic...perfect summer look :)

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  29. Emily SotoJuly 16, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    you look great! i love maxi dresses!

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  30. E.P.Dallas DesignJuly 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Your sandals are awesome! I am loving the background of your blog. The vase and flowers just make me smile!

    *** glamBLOUSE ***
    http://glamblouse.blogspot.com/

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  31. Bravoe RunwayJuly 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I have a long black maxi skirt collecting dust in my closet! I need to try this out! Cute sandals too!

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  32. Twentyy SomethingJuly 16, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I love this outfit; casual yet chic!

    Please check out my blog and enter my giveaway!

    xoxo
    http://twentyysomething.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sparklers.html

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  33. KezzieJuly 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Is this Inspiration Monday or have I taken a wrong turn?! A nice clean, simple summer look here- I like lots!

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  34. Delusions of GrandeurJuly 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Lovely! Amazing how accessories can totally make the outfit.

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  35. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    thanks for the lovely comment :)
    you look gorgeous
    i lovee that mk bag!
    the simplicity of this outfit is perfect!
    xx [ aphrodite blue.com ]

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  36. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    I have an outfit planned very similar to this one! You look great!

    www.daisyraeboutiqe.com
    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

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  37. jamiedawnJuly 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    this is my outfit almost every other day! so simple and cute! love it!

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  38. renae July 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Love the silver elements that shine contrasted with the other contrasted black and white. I love the nail polish, too. fun!

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  39. Rachel @ Making Life FabulousJuly 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    You're right, sometimes simple outfits are the best! It is such a good idea to layer a shirt over the dress, it's like creating two pieces of clothing from one!

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  40. Alice @ Happiness at Mid LifeJuly 17, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    So simple but so perfect! I am gonna have to copy this look of these days since I love finding new ways to wear my maxi dresses too. I love your sandals - are they a recent purchase? I need to stop by Target to pick them up.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  41. AkikoJuly 17, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful maxi look! Love how you paired white tee. You look amazing! xo akiko

    Style Imported

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  42. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Love how the knotted tee looks over your dress!

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  43. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    love how you paired the tied up shirt with the maxi skirt!! so cute ;)

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley
    SideSmile Style Blog

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  44. Sarah with a BowJuly 17, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    For some reason, I can't manage to knot a tee like that. How do you make it look so... so... GOOD?!

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  45. Dominika | Into the BloomJuly 17, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    'Less is more' is exactly what I thought after seeing these pictures, you look really lovely and I adore your maxi dress!

    http://glamourxkills.blogspot.com

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  46. Rebecca @ Mommy in HeelsJuly 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Just started following you! I have just about the same post on my blog about how classic and timeless the maxi is! My blank tank maxi is most definitely my LBD! Love your blog. Check mine out!

    http://mommyinmanolos.blogspot.com/

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  47. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Effortless and chic! Love this laid back Summer style. :)

    xo
    Quiet Luxury


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  48. LauraJuly 17, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I really like this easy, casual outfit - it's simple but so chic at the same time! Found you via Simply Sarah's link up! :)

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    1. LauraJuly 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      PS - just saw your comment on my blog too (thanks!), and I'm following you too! :)

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  49. majorJuly 17, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Loooove this. Your sandals are super cute :) Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it :)

    -M

    Dayofmajor.blogspot.com

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  50. AndiJuly 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm following you now, too. :-)

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  51. TrinnahJuly 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    What an adorable look! :)

    http://astyleinprogress.com

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  52. the teacher divaJuly 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Always looking for a way to switch up my black maxi. Love this!

    xo-ashley

    theteacherdiva.blogspot.com

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  53. JessJuly 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I love this idea! Such a great way to get even more use out of a maxi dress!

    Jess - J's Style
    fancypants514.blogspot.com

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  54. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Great outfit! I'm looking for a black maxi dress...haven't found one short enough yet :/ I might have to check out NY&C the next time I'm in a mall, haha :)

    styleinmiddle.blogspot.com

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  55. Marcy Brazin@BudgetFriendlyFashionistaJuly 24, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    How simple and cute! I love when I see outfits and think "Why didn't I think of that?!"

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  56. Jumpo LondonJuly 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    this maxi make you more lovely.......
    Animal Print Dress

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  57. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    i have the same sandals and love them!
    love how you're layering that maxi dress!
    xoxo, jillian

    http://just-jillian.blogspot.com

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  58. MikeJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Love this. Looks super classy.

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