fash•ion (fash-uh n) | fall maxi dress

A black maxi dress is my alternative to sweats.  Since wearing sweats is such a fashion faux pas, this is my "go to" for days that I'm either A) feeling 20 pounds heavier than my real weight, B) can't bear the thought of wearing anything that constricts my waistline, C) want to dress down or D) all of the above. 

outfit details | dress - h&m | sweatshirt - pencey | boots - f21 | bracelet - gifted alexander mcqueen|

As it gets colder, I've been exploring ways to use this maxi dress as a base for new fall outfits and also learning a few things along the way.  DO: Wear maxis with closed toe shoes (for some reason I was very against this until now).  DON'T: Wear baggy over baggy over baggy...you'll get lost.  DO: Cover up, but find ways to layer the maxi with items that still shape the contour of your body.  DON'T: Let your summer mentality only see this piece as a warm climate garment.  Most important DO: Have fun testing out new ways to use your summer items.  After all isn't personal style based on trial and error?

|how this dress has been worn before|

|What are some of your favorite Summer pieces that seem to be transitioning into one of your favorite Fall pieces?|