While I’d love to use holiday parties as an excuse to shop, who has the money to buy a new outfit for every occasion? Not this girl! Instead, choose a versatile dress that you can make fancy or casual and use it all season long.
Check out the outfits I built around this red ModCloth dress:
dress: ModCloth; earrings: Marc by Marc Jacobs; necklace: Betsey Johnson
cardigan: Zara; bag: Cole Haan; shoes: SoYouShoes; tights: Wolford
dress: ModCloth; scarf: Simply Vera Vera Wang; pants: American Eagle
cardigan: Mango; bracelet: Juicy Couture; shoes: TOMS
dress: ModCloth; earrings: Kate Spade; necklace: Coast; jacket: ModCloth
tights: Commando; clutch: Lulu Townsend; nail polish: OPI; shoes: Bakers
They couldn’t be more different, right? If you pair one of your favorite staples with different combinations of accessories, no one will be the wiser!
Do you plan on using the same dress for different parties this holiday season?
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Hi! I'm Jen, a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as I love a good psychological thriller. I believe fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. When I'm not knee-deep in glittery crafts and girl talk, you can probably find me sprawled out on my couch in the middle of a Netflix marathon with dark chocolate smeared on my face. The struggle is real. 
I <3 dresses that are simple enough to allow you to create different outfits cuz…. fashionista or not, I'm on a budget! Lol
i am right there with you, lady!
I always love these posts! It’s so fun to see 1 item styled in different ways and you did a fab job! xx
fab! I love red dresses and only wear them during the holidays. I love how you paired them all differently, they all look fabulous!
I love a dress that works hard, and manages to take you through a multitude of different occassions. This one seems to be doing a rather awesome job of it! Good job, Jen!
xx Minty
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What great versatile looks! This is a fabulous idea but I have soooo many parties and soooo many cocktail dresses, it would be a shame to keep them in hiding ;D This is perfect for the budget fashionista!
xo-Julie
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Jen I love every one of these options!
Such clever styling. Must add a red dress to the closet. Thanks so much for showing off your style and linking up on Monday Mingle.
I have the Mod Cloth dress in green! It’s a tad light weight and summery though….
Hope you guys had a Merry Christmas!