Never Wonder What to Wear With A Midi Dress Again

The midi dress: the unsung hero of our wardrobes. This term, coined in the 1960s as a rebellion against the mini skirt, represents a versatile fashion staple that most ladies have in their wardrobes but knowing what to wear with your midi dress can be a struggle.

It’s suitable for most occasions if you pair it with some other trusty wardrobe staples and it might just be the solution to your “what to wear” dilemma.

So whether you’re brunching with the girls or attending a swanky soirée, I’ve got over 14 ways to style it so you don’t need to wonder what to wear with a midi dress again.

Midi Dress With a Belt

The simplest and quickest way to change up a midi dress is by adding a belt or changing the belt that may already come with the dress.

Experiment with all different coloured belts—try wider belts, belts that you can perhaps tie, or skinny belts as well.

Seasonal Transition Outfit

A denim jacket keeps the midi dress looking casual and smart and is a lovely day look and a biker jacket looks fantastic layered over the midi dress, especially as the weather changes.

You don’t have to stick to a black biker jacket; you could try a light-tone jacket which would look just as good.

Midi Dress with some Knee High Boots

Knee-highs work beautifully with the midi dress—black, brown, mock croc style, flat, or with a heel. They all look fantastic. Maybe treat yourself to a new pair of boots in a different colour to revitalise that midi dress that you’ve had for ages.

Lunch-Ready Sophistication Outfit

Try a blazer over your midi dress—most of us have one in our wardrobe. It works really well and it’s lovely for a smarter look.

It can either be worn over the dress or for a chic look wear the blazer draped over the shoulders. A white blazer, in particular, looks elegant worn with a midi dress that has a subtle floral print and paired with a bag in a colour that matches the print.

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Date Night Glamour Outfit

The great thing about a midi dress is it can go from day to night quite easily. Add a pair of heels and you’ve got a lovely evening outfit.

Layer Up

You can layer it up by adding a sweater over the top; it’s another nice alternative way to wear the midi dress.

Add a Shirt

Just by wearing a shirt over the midi dress and tying it in a small knot, worn with perhaps some knee-high boots, you’ve got another way that you can change up that midi dress.

Midi Dress With Ankle Boots

Try it with some ankle boots—it may not be for you, you may not like the look, but it’s worth giving it a go. The ankle boot and midi dress trend has been around for a little while and is really popular. If you’ve been scared to try it or think it’s not you, it’s definitely worth a try. You may find yourself with another outfit option.

Matching Boots, Belt and Bag

You could try your midi dress with a pair of boots or shoes and a belt that match—they complement each other and tie the look all together.

Or you could try the dress with some knee-high boots and a belt that don’t match. If you pick two colours from the dress, this look can really work, and it’s another nice alternative.

Contrasting Belt or Boots

You could try a matching bag and boots but with a contrasting belt to break the look up a little bit, or match the bag and the belt but with contrasting boots.

Wear with a Knit

You could layer the dress with knitwear over the top so it looks more like a skirt and sweater combo. That way, you can easily remove the knitwear if you get too hot. You could also try that look by showing a little bit of the belt underneath by tucking in the sweater.

Casual Cool Everyday Outfit

If you like your trainers or sneakers, midi dresses can look great worn with them. It’s a young, fresh, modern look, and it may be how you prefer to style yours.

Weekend Brunch Outfit

Pairing your midi dress with a cardigan is another really great styling option. Whether you choose a fitted midi dress paired with a loose, long, fitted cardigan or a looser-fitted dress with a long cardigan, or wear it like the blazer combination with a belt over the top, it’s another way to wear and style the midi.

Midi Dress With A Cross Body Bag

A beautiful crossbody bag can undoubtedly enhance any outfit. Paired with a midi dress, it has the option of changing the outfit in a multitude of ways. You could wear the same dress and try it with different coloured bags to change the look, or keep the same bag and dress but wear it with different footwear. For a casual look, try sneakers; for an evening look, switch to heels. The options are endless!

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