• Fashion Tips
  • College Life
  • Inspiration
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Beauty
  • Trends
  • Campus Style
  • Dorm
College Fashion
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Write for us

Fabulous Find of the Week: Papaya Basic Dress

March 20, 2011 in Shopping by Katie - Flagler College

This week’s Fabulous Find is a piece that’s a true closet essential – a plain, basic dress. This one is just that – super simple and basic, but especially adorable because of its flattering cut, spaghetti straps, and functional pockets. The best part? This dress is only $8.99 at Papaya! I used the gray one in this post, however it also comes in a pretty navy blue, black, and bright red.

The Dress

Gray dress from Papaya

Basic Pocket Strap Dress – $8.99 at Papaya

Outfit Ideas

Now that you’ve seen the dress, check out these three ways to style it for different occasions and moods.

1. Pretty & Polished

How to wear a simple gray dress with a military jacket, oxfords, and gold accessories

Dress, Jacket, Oxfords, Necklace, Ring, Lipstick

This look is simple, chic, and pretty. By taking this basic gray dress and adding a utility jacket, feminine oxfords, and gold accessories, it immediately becomes part of a polished, sophisticated, and casual look. Rock loose waves in your hair and this gorgeous nude lipstick and you’re ready for anything – whether it’s class, a coffee date, or a group meeting.

2. Boho-Trendy

How to wear a simple gray dress with boots and a cardigan

Dress, Sweater, Boots, Socks, Feather Ring, Turquoise Ring, Rose Ring, Swirl Ring

I love this look because it definitely reflects a lot of my own personal style – mixing neutrals and lots of accessories. For this outfit, I took the basic gray dress and added a cool short sleeve cardigan and a pair of brown lace-up boots with cream-colored socks peeking out from the top. After that, I loaded on the accessories, pulling a ton of different silver rings for lots of interest. This look is so laid-back and effortless looking, but so cool at the same time.

3. Night-Out Glam

Simple gray dress worn with a black blazer and blingy accessories for a night out

Dress, Blazer, Shoes, Necklace, Silver Ring, Black Ring, Rhinestone Ring

Finally, I wanted to use this dress to create a more fun look for a night out. Now I know that it may seem impossible to take such a casual dress and make it appropriate for evening – but that’s just what I’ve done here, and it’s easy to recreate!

First, I added something that I think should be a staple in every girl’s wardrobe: a black boyfriend blazer. For shoes, I chose a Katie-friendly choice (aka NOT a stiletto – if you read my posts often, you know I’m not a high heels girl) in the form of a cool black suede t-strap wedge that isn’t too high to handle. Since the dress is so casual, I went big with the accessories. A beaded bib necklace (as seen in my polka dot skirt post!) dresses up the neckline and adds interest, while an assortment of black and silver rings give a little pizazz to this otherwise-casual dress.

Your thoughts?

What do you think of the dress – is it a good deal for the money? How would you style it? Which outfit is your fave? Leave a comment and let us know!

0

Tags : Basics, Budget Fashion, Dresses, Fabulous Finds, Spring

Leave a Comment
Previous Coupons & Sales: Week of 3/18/11
Next Coupons & Sales: Week of 3/25/11

Related Posts

Red dress, earrings, headband, clutch and heels.

3 Cute & Sweet Preppy Holiday Outfits

Red belt bag with gold accents

How to Achieve *THIS* High Fashion Trend On a Budget: B...

7 Cute Winter Dresses That Will Get You Through Until S...

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • bloglovin

SEARCH CF

Get the latest CF updates! (Delivered daily, no spam ever, unsubscribe anytime.)

Reader Favorites

What to wear in Australia

Dressing for Dream Destinations: Australia

the virgin suicides lisbon sisters

Movie Fashion Inspiration: The Virgin Suicides

Cheryl Blossom style from Riverdale outfit: Red cape, plaid dress, ankle boots, red gloves

Bad Girl Inspiration: Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale)

Vintage Posts

Copyright © 2007-2019 College Fashion LLC | Contact • Privacy Policy • Terms of Service • Disclosure • Write for Us