Friday 29 January 2021

30 Ways To Wear: Navy Printed Jersey Maxi Dress

My first 30 ways to wear post for 2021, with this pretty Jeanswest "Chantelle" navy blue printed empire waist jersey maxi dress. I actually thought I hit 30 wears on this a while back but I'd miscounted the number of posts featuring it - as I included it in my pregnancy style wrap posts too, but they were just outfit reposts and not a new wear. Stretchy jersey is so comfortable, pregnant or not! And it stretches well to fit the bump!


Each month I look through the my blog archives to see what things in my wardrobe I've worn more than 30 times. It's so helpful taking a photo of the outfits I wear each day so I can look back on the ways I've worn things and put these posts together.


30 Ways To Wear: Navy Printed Jersey Maxi Dress


30 ways to wear navy empire waist jersey printed maxi dress 30wears challenge | away from blue blog


This dress was a Jeanswest outlet sale find back when I was pregnant with my oldest boy, in 2014! With it being in my wardrobe almost 7 years and it accommodating a baby bump nicely, it's no surprise I've exceeded 30 wears with this dress. So far, it's up to 31 wears. I really thought I'd have worn it more by now, having owned it so long!

It's just the right kind of fabric, comfortable and stretchy without being too clingy, and thick enough to stretch without being sheer but not too thick and warm for summer. My favourite way to wear it, as you'll see in these photos, is to double over the elastic empire waist and create a little blouson effect on the top. It has the benefit of making the dress a little shorter too, perfect for my petite self!



Cost Per Wear


Sadly, I can't calculate cost per wear on this dress, as I can't remember how much I bought it for and I no longer have the receipt as it was 7 years ago. I think it was around the $40 mark, which would be about $1.29 a wear as I've worn it 31 times, but I really can't be sure. It was definitely less than $60 as it was more than half price at the outlets, I remember getting an extra % off on top of the sale price, and Jeanswest maxi dresses weren't over the $100 mark 7 years ago. Even without knowing the exact cost per wear figure I know I've gotten my money's worth from this third trimester pregnancy buy, it's a wardrobe staple even without the baby bump!




Monochrome Outfit With Blue Printed Maxi Dress


4 blue accessory outfit ideas for a navy printed maxi dress  monochrome awayfromblue

Blue is my favourite colour so it's no surprise to see I like wearing even more blue with this dress! From a little thing like a blue bracelet or earrings, or something bigger like a blue bag, any shade of blue: pastels, turquoise, or cobalt works well with this navy dress.



Navy Printed Maxi Dress With Yellow


3 ways to wear a blue printed maxi dress with yellow accessories awayfromblue

There are of course lots of other colours you can wear with a navy dress! Yellow and blue are a cheerful combination, and as with the blue outfits above you can do it in a small way by adding a pop of yellow with a necklace, or bigger and bolder with a yellow scarf and bag.



Navy Printed Maxi Dress with Purple 


3 outfit ideas purple pieces with blue maxi dress awayfromtheblue

Another go-to colour combo of mine, blue and purple. As with the other colours above, you can keep it simple with a small purple bag, or wear something bigger like the purple cardigan. This waterfall one looks great belted over the dress for winter! I've done a 30 wears post with this purple cardigan too.



Navy Printed Jersey Maxi Dress With Pink


5 ways to wear pink accessories with a navy printed maxi dress awayfromblue

The navy print on this maxi dress is such a good backdrop for any shade of pink to pop! My favourite is magenta pink, like that Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag in the middle there, or the magenta necklace in the bottom right. But other shades of pink accessories work well with a navy dress too, with the tiny pastel belt or the bold neon pink scarf!



Ways to Layer a Jersey Maxi Dress


5 ways to layer up a jersey empire navy maxi dress awayfromtheblue

I don't just wear my maxi dresses in summer, even a sleeveless tank style like this one. You can make a maxi dress work in winter by layering a knit over the top, or just cover up a little more on a cooler autumn or spring day by knotting a grey tee over it! Knotting the tee helps stop it looking too overwhelming if you're petite like me, and gives a bit of shape to the outfit. And of course if it's summer you can still layer like I have in the middle with the crochet trim kimono.



Easy Throw On And Go Outfits With a Navy Maxi Dress


5 ways to wear navy blue printed empire jersey maxi dress

The best thing about a jersey printed maxi dress is that it's an instant outfit! Never over or underdressed, you just need to grab and go! With these outfits I've been dressed up for our annual family Santa photo, a night out, or dressed down for a casual BBQ with friends and family, or running errands. It just works for any occasion without any fuss.



Jersey Printed Maxi Dress In Pregnancy


5 baby bump pregnancy outfit ideas with a non maternity jersey maxi dress in navy print awayfromtheblue blog

That photo I have in the middle is the only one I have to show off the beautiful crochet back of this dress, which is a shame! But it turns out it's really tricky to get a good photo of the back of your outfit when you're using a tripod and camera remote 😂 With the stretchy jersey material of this maxi dress it works in all three trimesters, and even as you can see in the bottom right there, for the final days of pregnancy at 39 weeks! I like that I've been able to wear this dress through both my pregnancies with my boys, and it also works for breastfeeding after as the top is so stretchy! It was definitely a good sale buy all those years ago!




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51 comments:

  1. Great dress. It is amazing how many looks you can get from one dress! :-D

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  2. I'd say regardless of what you paid for that dress you got your money's worth! So many great ways to wear this pretty dress.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Yes it's definitely been good value for money!

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  3. I really love that dress (the detail on the back is amazing) and clearly it's incredibly versatile!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  4. Omg loved the dress! <3

    www.pimentamaisdoce.blogspot.com

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  5. This dress is so beautiful, a gorgeous color and loving all the different ways you styled it! You definitely got your money's worth out of it!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  6. So awesome you were able to wear this during and after pregnancy, Mica! What a great versatile piece for sure. And my fave is the pairing with the yellow:)
    Have a great weekend!

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    1. I do love blue and yellow together too! :)

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  7. It's one of my favorite dresses of yours, such a great print and goes with everything!
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  8. I think this is my favorite outfit from you yet :)
    It is such a beautiful dress, versatile but original.

    Lindifique

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  9. You do such a good job of rewearing your pieces. It is so amazing how just changing the bag, jewelry and shoes can give it a whole new look. Thanks for sharing your ideas, Mica. I hope you are having a great weekend! - Amy
    https://stylingrannymama.com/

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    1. Yes changing accessories can switch it up quite a bit! :)

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  10. WOW, you really have gotten your money out of that dress. It's really cute and you've definitely worn it in many different ways that you can't even tell it's the same dress. Good for you!
    Grace & Peace, Iris
    www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com

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  11. Oh I can't wait for when I can wear a sleeveless maxi dress again without freezing haha! You look so lovely and relaxed in this dress :) Have a wonderful weekend!

    aglassofice.com x

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  12. You sure have gotten your money worth out of this dress. Love all the ways your have worned it.

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  13. Navy goes with everything, so this maxi is perfect! And just gorgeous on you too :) Happy weekend! XO

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  14. Oh so comfy and pretty maxi dress
    xx

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  15. That dress is so beautiful, and the back design is fabulous!!
    You are great to add different accessories and bags always!

    akiko
    www.akikohiramatsu.com

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  16. Hi Mica! Hope you are enjoying the weekend. This is such a nice combination of ways to style one dress, yet with different accessories and bags. Very creative xx

    Naya
    www.nayatilly.com

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  17. That is such a gorgeous dress, and I'm not surprised it has reached 30 wears! I don't think there's any colour that doesn't suit it. I had no idea it had a crochet back! How absolutely delightful. I love it even more now! xxx

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    1. Yes it's a shame I don't have more photos of that beautiful crochet detail on the back! Struggles of taking my own blog pics, haha!

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  18. I really love this dress with the jeans jacket, t-shirt and a pop of colour like the yellow. It really has served you so well even with your pregnancy, I imagine like you said great for breastfeeding too. Have a great weekend Mica : )

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  19. I love how you maximize the cost of wearing an outfit! I also love that you are being realistic too. I have seen a lot of outfit posts where people seem to be scared to take a picture with the same piece of clothing. I love the different colors you've paired the dress with! The blue and yellow goes so well together. I love all of the different bags you have too!! It is great that the dress fit well during your pregnancy as well. Love its versatility!! Have a great weekend!!

    Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com

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    1. Oh yes I always only share what I actually wear so there are a lot of outfit repeats! :)

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  20. Wonderful dress, u look really perfect! 

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  21. I would love to add this maxi dress to my wardrobe. The color is gorgeous and love all the ways you styled it!

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  22. This dress makes so many possibilities to wear it and it is amazing❤

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  23. Wow so many fabulous ways and every single one is amazing!!! xx
    Elegant Duchess
    https://www.elegantduchess.com/

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  24. I seriously cannot get over how creative you are when it comes to fashion. You always know how to change things and make them look brand new! You are amazing.
    the creation of beauty is art.

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    1. Thank you! I have fun thinking of different ways to wear things! :)

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  25. Your skill at taking one item and styling it many different ways never ceases to amaze me!

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    1. It's so easy with a dress this versatile and comfortable - it gets a lot of wear! :)

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  26. This dress has beautiful color;) very fine ways;)

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  27. It's so impressive that you were able to wear this dress while you were pregnant, and then also when you aren't Mica. Talk about sustainable!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  28. It's amazing how many variations you squeezed out of this dress, Mica. You have a very creative approached to close and now how to make your closet work for you
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  29. It's a great dress. I love it with the top necklace and the yellow quite a lot! A good base to try different colors and accessories!
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  30. So great you hit thirty wears with this dress! You look lovely in all of these outfits.

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  31. Wow, well done on getting so many wears out of it, Mica! It's a great color on you - and I liked seeing the backside of it, that embroidery/lace is so pretty! It took me forever to figure out my backwards pose when using a camera timer - so many weird-looking shots, ha ha!

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  32. What a great dress! It looks great all these ways, but I think my favorite is with yellow--that combo is so pretty!

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  33. What a versatile piece! And best thing for me...I have a very similar dress. Minus the beautiful crocheted back that is on your dress. Wish mine had that!! Love the way you changed up the accessories and the dress looks completely different. The pendants - especially the aqua elephant!! And the yellow chunky beads. Great inspiration!

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    1. Glad I could inspire you and you have a similar dress you can try to rewear :) Those chunky necklaces were the best breastfeeding pieces! I miss them sometimes, haha!

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  34. Hello Mica!

    Congratulations for being so conscious about the pieces you have in your closet. This demonstrates that you don't need a lot of garments to stay fashionable, you showed us a lot of options to wear this dress and I'd say it looks pretty different in every OOTD.

    And I like that you played a lot with colorful accessories, that's like the cherry on top to every look!

    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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  35. I adore this maxi dress, it's beautiful! I love that you've found so many great ways to style it.

    Wishing you the most amazing week, my friend!

    Make Life Marvelous

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  36. I love this dress, it is so very beautiful! It's probably my favorite and I really waited for ways to wear it

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  37. It's a lovely dress and you really got a lot of wear out of it so it looks like it was a great purchase!

    I really enjoy your "30 ways to wear" posts. You always share so many cute outfit ideas.

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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    1. Thank you, they are a lot of fun to put together! :)

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  38. Thanks all for your comments on this pretty dress and the ways I've worn it! :)

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