Rugby Shirt Dress Three Ways

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was freezing in Michigan, and I even spotted some snowflakes! Not cool, Spring. Not cool at all. This week's weather is going to be all over the place, too. I really hope we get to experience the spring season before it is all of a sudden summer.

Anyhow - I had some inspiration from my Friday Finds from Target post, plus a request from an Instagram follower, to accessorize the Merona Rugby Shirt Dress. The stripes on this dress are the perfect canvas and make this dress very versatile. I challenged myself to use only items from Target to keep the looks affordable and accessible. All items are $40 or less and easy to mix and match with other items in your closet. See my top three looks below!

TOTAL LOOK = $132.93

Denim Jacket - $24.99 / Coral Crossbody - $24.99 / Rugby Dress - $22.99 

Sunglasses - $16.99 /  Earrings - $12.99 / Bangles - $12.99 / Sandals - $16.99

The Everyday Casual look is simple and classic. Stripes are never out of style and simple accessories make this look comfortable and wearable for your average casual day.  The sandals add a little glam, which I love, but nothing too crazy. Alternatively, you could swap the denim jacket for a chambray blazer. However, I am loving the denim jacket with this look. A good denim jacket will go a long way. A few of my friends still have the same denim jacket that they purchased 10+ years ago! Now, talk about a classic!

TOTAL LOOK = $165.99

Blazer - $34.99 /  Satchel - $39.99 / Rugby Shirt Dress - $22.99 

Sunglasses - $12.99 / Earrings - $7.99 / Bracelet - $16.99 / Espadrilles - $29.99

The Feminine Chic look is also great for everyday. Swapping the white blazer for a pink blazer would be another cute option, but make sure to keep other accessories neutral and complimentary. I am also loving these espadrille wedges! They are a great alternative to the more expensive J.Crew Seville Wedges!

TOTAL LOOK = $163.94

Watch - $39.99 / Pink Crossbody - $26.99 / Rugby Shirt Dress - $22.99

Necklace - $16.99 / Sunglasses - $16.99 / Flats - $39.99

Of course, if you read my recent How to Wear Neon post, you would know that I would pair these stripes with some pops of neon. I cannot help myself! Stripes are the perfect canvas for the neon trend, and this dress is no exception. Keep it simple or add a couple pops of color, like above. Just make sure to also include some neutral accessories as well. Too many different neon items just gets too distracting. Since I used the neon jewelry and handbag, I kept the flats neutral to break it up a bit! Alternatively, you could wear neon flats or heels, carry a neutral bag and wear a simple gold watch.

I initially loved this dress for its comfortability and affordability. Not only is it a great way to achieve the trending nautical look, but it would also be great as a bathing suit cover up or look super cute with a chambray shirt tied up over it!

What do you think? How would you wear the Merona Rugby Shirt Dress? 

Which of the looks above is your favorite?

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