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Photo Credit: Courtney Stack

When I got this fun print BB Dakota dress in the mail from Gwynnie Bee, my first thought was to wear it with bright reddish orange flats and make it an unabashed summer look.  But when it was time to actually get dressed the next morning, I felt like making it a bit less sweet.  I decided to go with black accents, anchored by a studded black belt that I scored at the H&M sale (for $3.50!)  Their sale is insane right now, but the best stuff is definitely in stores, so check your local spot out if you can.

The fit on this dress was great (in one size up, as per usual with me and BB Dakota Plus – I recommend sizing up with them if you are busty).  It fit in the bust, waist, and hips perfectly.  I didn’t *have* to belt it in the waist, so I can definitely wear it again, styled more simply.  I could also see wearing this in the fall with opaque tights and a moto jacket.

Print sundress: BB Dakota (via Gwynnie Bee) (similar here for less than $30!)

Studded belt: H&M (in stores, similar here)

Handbag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar here)

Leather skimmers: Steve Madden