There is nothing I love more than versatility.  I have a few questions I ask myself when purchasing something new to add to my wardrobe (scroll down to find out how to build your year-round wardrobe at the end of the post!) Case in point?  This TopShop Leopard Dress I snagged at Nordstrom on a cold winter’s day.  It was not on sale, but for $85 this dress has definitely been working the CPW (cost-per-wear) formula that keeps my wallet happy.  Originally purchasing it as a spring dress, I paired it with gray denim and black leggings, threw on a leather jacket, tied on a scarf and started wearing it in the dead of winter instead.  This dress has already become a part of my wear-year-round-wardrobe.

TopShop Leopard Dress // JCrew Pixie Pant // H&M Scarf // Vince Leather Jacket // Steve Madden Boots // Madewell Transport Tote 

Banana Republic Trench // Vans Slip-ons // Madewell Skinny Skinny Jeans (now on sale!) // Vince Kelan Wedge Sandals // Madewell Mira Heels

One Dress – Spring

For spring, a fun jacket in a delicate pink (I love ballerina pinks!) or a classic trench coat make this a transition piece I’m already loving.  The pattern of the dress is leopard, but the colors keep it neutral; this makes it a perfect candidate for print mixing – a la checkerboard Vans.  A word of caution though – it is leopard, so easy does it when print mixing here.  I always throw a jacket in my bag during the Spring – it can get cool out there, especially when the sun starts to set.

One Dress – Summer

Summer is super easy.  Rayon can mimic silk’s properties, and I love nothing more than silk in Summer.  Pair it with a fun neutral sandal, a black strappy pair, or add a hint of metallic with a fun open-toed bootie!

One Dress – Fall

Ah, Fall.  One of my favorite seasons, and the time of year I get to start wearing black again (I’m such a sucker for blacks and grays!)  It’s also jacket and scarf season, and this like-buttah leather Vince jacket I scored at Nordstrom Rack during their Clear the Racks sale has been on major rotation in my closet ever since.  I always have a scarf in my bag (if it’s not around my neck!) in the fall.  The crisp autumn air is refreshing, but cozy scarves are super comfy!

One Dress – Winter

Oh Winter.  How I hate thy cold, dry days.  The worst part of winter is definitely dressing up for Church on Sundays.  I mean, it’s probably the only reason I even shave my legs. lol.  Never one to enjoy conformity, I break the rules just a smidge by replacing tights with leggings (real, legitimate leggings like the JCrew Pixie Pant) and adding a heel to stay warm and stylish.  One thing I love about winter?  Layers, layers, layers!

How to Find Versatile Pieces For Your Wardrobe

For that Year-Round-Wardrobe (no matter where you live!)

• Can it be worn as a tunic with pants or leggings?  
• Can it be belted?
• Can it be worn with heels and tennis shoes while looking stylish?
• Is it neutral enough pair with at least three other colors?
• Could it be worn with a skirt over it (used as a top)?
• Could it be worn with a top (used as a skirt)?

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