How to style the shirt dress with 777 styles

A Spiritual Girl in a Material World

Growing up, we were conditioned to desire a new outfit for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. It continues to be an essential element in our life. We can’t deny being happy every time we buy a new outfit, but it’s only momentarily. The outfit makes us feel good for a short while. However, it is typically a one-time-only purchase and will never be worn again.

I used to believe having essentials meant lacking style, now my mind has shifted to having more essentials and less “One of a Kind” pieces. I learned with “One of a Kind” pieces that the Cost Per Wear (CPW) is often high, and I don’t want to wear the item again because it is so unique. This leads to the pieces sitting in my closet collecting dust.

I repeat the vicious cycle each time there is a new occasion, and I purchase a “One of a Kind” piece that will never be worn again. This leads to anxiety and frustration during preparation for any occasion. The root cause is due to not having essentials in my closet. Now, I am left with a very costly wardrobe with items that are rarely enjoyed. However, there is a solution that we can turn to minimalist capsule wardrobes.

What are the key elements in this 777 styles blog?

• The Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe: Intentional Choices that Build a Versatile Collection
• The Essential One-Piece for Everyone’s Wardrobe – The Shirt Dress
• The Perfect Style Formula: 1 Piece = 7 Days + 7 Outfits + 7 Occasions
  • Look 1 | Sunday | Brunch
  • Look 2 | Monday | Office
  • Look 3 | Tuesday | Dinner
  • Look 4 | Wednesday | Breakfast
  • Look 5 | Thursday | Date Night
  • Look 6 | Friday | Bearthday Party
  • Look 7 | Saturday | Farmers Market
• How will you embrace 777 Styles in your lifestyle?

The Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe: Intentional Choices that Build a Versatile Collection

Why are we conditioned to believe that we can’t repeat pieces? Social media has conditioned us to believe that we should not repeat items because the pieces are seen by so many people.

Recently, the trend of having a minimalist capsule wardrobe has taken over YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok. According to Gone Minimal, “A minimalist capsule wardrobe contains the essential clothing pieces and nothing in excess.” Here are the top five benefits of having a minimalist capsule wardrobe:

1. Lowers the Cost-Per-Wear (CPW)
2. Increases visibility of the pieces we have in our closet
3. Reduces impulse buying, shifting to intentional buying
4. Improves the quality of the pieces we purchase
5. Diversifies with mixing and matching pieces

Remarkably, some people have shifted to having 10-20 pieces in their wardrobes. How can we take the concept of the minimalist capsule wardrobe but not focus on the number of pieces in our wardrobe? Instead, can we shift the focus to intentional buying for each piece, knowing how it will serve our greatest good over time?

After thinking about the concept of having a minimalist capsule wardrobe, I started to think about what is most important. What are the key inputs when deciding which item we should buy? Here are three questions that stuck out to me:

1. Quantity: Can I wear the piece for seven days (the whole week, including work)?
2. Flexibility: Can I pair it with pieces in my existing wardrobe?
3. Adaptability: Can I wear the piece to different occasions (work, dinner, brunch, etc.)?

Once I answered the questions above, 777 Styles were born; the concept is that before purchasing one piece, you can outline the seven days, seven looks, and seven different occasions that it can be styled. The goal is to maximize the Wears Per Piece (WPP) while minimizing your CPW. Let’s look at one of the most essential pieces for any woman’s wardrobe: the shirt dress.

The Essential One-Piece for your Wardrobe – The shirt dress

A shirt dress is a classic wardrobe piece worn for different occasions. The price can range anywhere from $30 to $2,500 or more. The price usually dictates the quality and whether it is from a luxury brand. No matter the cost or quality of your item, the shirt dress should be an essential piece in your closet.

According to Wikipedia, shirt dresses were sometimes called “shirtwaist dresses” when they were fashionable during the 1950s. The 1950s version of the shirtdress was launched as part of Christian Dior’s post–World War II “New Look” couture designs, with a full skirt held up by wearing a crinoline. Over the years, it has become an essential wardrobe item due to its simplicity and versatility.

This blog will feature the Avery shirt dress from The Frankie Shop in white. The shirt dress is unlined and has a midweight fluid cotton fabric with an oversized fit, a maxi length, a pointed collar, drop shoulders, button cuffs, a single patch breast pocket, high side seam slits, and, partial front button-down closure. The original price is $245. It is available in three sizes, XXXS/XXS, XS/S, and M/L.

We will feature the white cotton shirt dress, it comes in khaki, grey, pink, and blue as well. It is also available in satin (Colors: burgundy, brown, and black).

You can try to recreate these looks if you have a shirt dress in your closet. You do not need to purchase this exact shirt dress to create the outfits, as your wardrobe should reflect your style. If you don’t have a shirt dress and the Frankie Shop shirt dress is not your vibe, here are some alternatives below:

1. Shein – $23.59
2. ASOS – $54.99
3. COS – $135
4. Theory via Neiman Marcus – $425
5. Brandon Maxwell via Nordsdtrom – $1995

Now that you have a few ideas of where to grab a new shirt dress for your wardrobe, let’s explore 777 Styles, a revolutionary way of transforming your mindset when purchasing pieces for your wardrobe.

The Perfect Style Formula: 1 Piece = 7 Days + 7 Outfits + 7 Occasions

Now, as we discuss the 777 Styles, it’s best to choose the seven occasions that you attend most frequently and align with your lifestyle the best. The purpose is to optimize your wardrobe and gain the best ROI by maximizing your WPP and minimizing your CPW.

1. Look 1 | Sunday | Brunch

• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• Zara Ripped TRF Denim Jacket (No Longer Available)
• Silver Dupe Bottega Mules (Amazon)
• Silver Khoi Mila Earrings (No Longer Available)
• Jacquemus La Pochette rond carré LE CHOUCHOU Take-out clutch

2. Look 2 | Monday | Office

• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• Chanel CC Stud Earrings (Sold only in Boutique Stores)
• Celine Large Grey Phantom Tote (No Longer Available)
• Christian Dior Dway Slide
• Khoi Bangles (No Longer Available)

3. Look 3 | Tuesday | Dinner

• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• The Frankie Shop Jun Black Blazer
• Christian Louboutin Black So Kate Heels
• Black Khoi Earrings (No Longer Available)
• Labair Rhinestone Clutch  – Amazon

4. Look 4 | Wednesday | Breakfast

• Sage Greys Conscious Abundance Baseball Cap
• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• H&M Baggy Low Bermuda Jean Shorts
• Khoi Gold Ball Earrings (No Longer Available)
• Zara Gold Bow Flat Sandals (No Longer Available)
• YSL Quilted Medium Grain Envelope (Navy No Longer Available)

5. Look 5 | Thursday | Date NighT

• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• Zara Dark Grey Biker Jacket (No Longer Available)
• Zara Grey Midi Skirt (No Longer Available)
• Steve Madden Strappy Sandals (No Longer Available)
• Silver Khoi Xila Earrings (No Longer Available)

6. Look 6 | Friday | Party

• Sage Greys Angel Number 333 Satin Lined Baseball Cap
• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• Chanel CC Stud Earrings (Sold only in Boutique Stores)
• Zara Sequin Short Shorts (No Longer Available)
• Mach & Mach Tulle Embellished High Heels via Farfetch (No Longer Available)
• Labair Rhinestone Clutch  – Amazon

7. Look 7 | Saturday | Farmers Market

• Sage Greys Angel Number 1111 Baseball Cap
• The Frankie Shop Avery Shirt Dress
• Nicole Lynel Denim Shorts (Not Available)
• Louis Vuitton Lace Archlight Sneakers (No Longer Available)
  • Alternative
• Brandon Blackwood End Systematic Racism Tote
• Khoi Earrings (No Longer Available)

How will you embrace 777 Styles in your lifestyle?

Now let’s evaluate the CPW for The Frankie Shop Avery shirt dress. I paid $245 for the shirt dress and after wearing it for seven days this equates to $35/Wear for the week. This is a higher ROI in comparison to wearing the piece once. And I could mix and match existing and new pieces in my wardrobe with the shirt dress.

An element to consider is that sometimes, pieces may be more expensive; in return, their quality will help increase their longevity. Find a healthy balance as well as what works for your lifestyle. Sometimes, when you pay for the piece multiple times, it can possibly cost you more in the long term. For instance, you could pay $50 for a piece and only wear it twice. If you wear that piece often, you could spend over $300 over time with lower-price replacements. Think about spending $300 one time as an investment on a higher-quality piece that doesn’t need to be replaced as often.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. We hope you connected with 777 Styles and have one piece that can be styled across seven days, seven looks, and seven different occasions. Remember to choose seven occasions that you attend most frequently and align with your lifestyle the best. Our goal is to help you maximize your ROI by eliminating impulsive buys, increasing your WPP, and decreasing your CPW over time.

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