Dress of the Week

A fewOkay, it was many years ago — definitely 2014 or before — I realized I owned a million dresses and really never wore them. So I started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. I enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!

FAQ

Wow, you have a lot of dresses!
Yes, they were accumulated over many, many years. Thankfully my body has not changed too much, so even ones from long ago still fit (most of them). Also, they don't get worn out very fast only wearing one per week and for special occasions.

Have you been buying/acquiring new dresses?
Only when the opportunity presents itself. I only bought two new ones during the main part of this series (July 2015-May 2016), when I was wearing a unique dress and posting weekly.

Why'd you stop posting?
I've shared most of the ones I wanted to, so I brought this photo series to a close. Not to worry, I'll still be wearing a dress a week in real life, just not uploading pictures every time. (It would get redundant, I promise.) If I get a new dress, wear a special one, or particularly like my outfit that day, I will share it here.

Is it always the same day of the week?
No! Dress of the week happens on a random day of the week. Usually it's a weekday, as some of the original inspiration for this photo series was from coworkers who would always say "you look so cute!" or "nice dress!" on days when I wore one.

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Belatedly posting last week's dress of the week! New one, ordered from @macys online and miraculously fits great 🙂 cute tie detail in the back. Once places are open imma get it hemmed a bit #shortpeopleproblems . background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #maxidress #spring #summer

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Just because I'm WFH (#stayhome, y'all!) doesn't mean I've abandoned dress of the week! Rockin this old and kinda dramatic skirt today. Bonus photos: finally finished our big, custom closet so my dresses have a new home base! . . . background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #skirt #quarantinestyle #newcloset

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A very special dress of the week - wedding edition!! This sparkly one is from @housingworks and fits just perfectly. Swipe through to see with accessories (shawl & tights from @amazon, shoes from @stevemadden, purse from a thrift store?) hair (by me), me with my ❤, and the awesome couple! Great weekend of celebration - thanks guys! . . . background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #wedding #winterwedding #hair #accessories #nickknowshowtopekham

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My two outfits today! 1. Dress of the week. Not a new one, but it's a favorite, and paired with fun, 🦴 socks also from @target (halloweeeeen preview??) 2. Health goth x hip hop dance class look . . . Dress of the week background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #healthgoth #dancer

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Today's dress of the week! Had this one for a while but realized I never posted a pic. From @oldnavy. Leggings and shrug are needed on this 90ish degree october 😯 day - my office is always cold. . . . background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #shrug #fakekeds #oldnavy

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Dress of the week for @alhuzar11 & @kurtgambke's baby shower! (Congrats, guys!) Dress from @slcsalvagedrive. Yes I am wearing white sandals after labor day 😂 . . . background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #sandals

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Oops, I never did post this so now it's a #tbt! With my handsome hubby at cousin @cramp_lamp & savannah's lovely wedding! Bonus, it's also a brand new dress of the week from @housingworks. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #wedding #couple #blue

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Keep forgetting to post this, my most recent dress of the week acquisition! Love the sheer sleeves and funky pattern. From @slcsalvagedrive, sporting it a few weeks ago with boots & leggings at the @jenzabar conference, 'cause it was cold inside! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. archives at digitalemily.com/dressoftheweek #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #dress #free #salvagedrive #sheer

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New dress of the week (actually skirt of the week) with some fall/halloween/goth vibes. 🍁🍂🎃 Yay for @target 🎯 mini shopping spree 🛍! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since, tho i only post pics of new ones. check out all past dresses on my storify - search for digitalemily.  #dressoftheweek #ootd #skirt #dotw #target #targetstyle #goth #fall #boots

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Dress of the week for @mrcarrozza & Allie's beautiful wedding this past week! This is another @slcsalvagedrive find, yesss. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! check out all past dresses on my storify - search for digitalemily.  #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #hearts #wedding #summerwedding

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The return of dress of the week! (At least temporarily.) This great galaxy print one comes via one of my favorite sources, @slcsalvagedrive! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! check out all past dresses on my storify - search digitalemily. #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #belt #galaxy #monochrome

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Not a new/unique dress (skirt) of the week, but I just like the way this outfit came together. More dresses & info on my Storify (digitalemily). #dotw #dressoftheweek #skirtoftheweek #sweater #stars #ootd

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Dress of the week returns! Okay, not permanently, but I wanted to share this new one with you. I don't usually shop at @forever21, but this #prariechic / 70s-ish dress caught my eye on a trip hunting for dance costumes with @jennashmoo, so I went for it. Also trying to pretend it's warm enough outside for this springy look! Almost! Missing my dresses of the week or want to know the backstory? Check out my storify - search for digitalemily. #dress #dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #retro #prariestyle

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New year, new dress! Actually, I got this off season at @jcpenney of all places, but first time I'm wearing it. While I'm no longer posting a dress every week, I am still wearing one each week and will post photos of any new ones! Full collection is at storify.com/digitalemily/dress-of-the-week #dressoftheweek #dotw #sweaterdress #cowlneck #dress #ootd

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Special "treat" this week: dress of the week blooper reel! Some dresses just didn't make the cut, and these are some reasons why. aka behind the scenes at dress of the week! Now that I've shared most of the ones I wanted to, I'm bringing this photo series to a close. Not to worry, I'll still be wearing a dress a week in real life, just not uploading pix every time. (It would get redundant, i promise.) If i get a new dress or wear a special one, I will share it here though. And the full collection can always be found at storify.com/digitalemily. Thanks everyone for liking my dresses, online and in person! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #skirt #dotw #bloopers #blooperreel #fails #wtf

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Today, we're celebrating our 1 year anniversary and I'm sharing a throwback to the most epic dress I've ever worn! (In reality I wore a different repeat to our anniversary dinner, but this one's more exciting.) background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #wedding #throwback #anniversary #1year 👰 💑

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This week's dress is a repeat, but it was so springy and nice out today I had to do it! From h&m via @sarahlawrencecollege salvage drive. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #spring #colorful #dotw

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A dramatic (and old) one for this week's dress, er, skirt. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #skirt #floorlength

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I'm wearing a repeat IRL this week. The dress I wanted to show you is a bit "much" for work, so I'm sharing these pics for #tbt and to wish my lil sis @la_alley & bro-in-law @thebiggestnimrod a very happy 3rd anniversary (yesterday)! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #wedding #family #dotw #anniversary #yellow

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This week's dress (er, skirt) is a little camo number. I used to wear camo print a lot! I'm pretty sure I got this online, and I'm pretty sure the label, "chor" is no longer around. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dotw #skirt #skirtoftheweek #camo

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Yesterday's fun dress I got on sale (just arrived!) from @tokidokibrand! This safari print is sooo cute, and it definitely makes a statement 😊🐢🐗🐘🐒🐯🐆🐍🐀 background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #tokidoki #kawaii #cute

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Channeling the 90's (think Shirley Manson) with this outfit. The dress was made(!) for me long ago, with a pattern based on a more colorful dress I loved. Breaking out the knee-high Dr. Martens, which I think I got right before leaving for college, heh. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #90s #boots #drmartens #sorryihavenoforehead

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Dress of the week = skirt of the week! This one's from one of those cheapie stores, maybe Wet Seal? I go back & forth on how flattering I think it is, so I don't wear it too often. But enjoying it today! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #skirtoftheweek

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Yesterday's dress of the week! It's my college graduation dress (throwback!) from @guess, casual-ed up with a shirt under, leggings, & boots. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #guess #blackdress

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omg, i was on vacation last week so I forgot to post my dress! Got all dressed up in this one from one of those cheapie stores (long ago) for a date with husband to our wedding restaurant. Bad lighting, but the dress is brown with some ruching on top. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #fancy #dinnerout

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No lie, someone left this dress in Andrews Court 5 on move-out day senior year. Back in the days before the salvage drive! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #pink

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This week's dress is from @urbanoutfitters, back when I had @la_alley's family discount card. I recently replaced the elastic waistband which had stretched out, so I can continue to enjoy this one #crafty. Love the pattern, and for some reason it's always reminded me of the "met hippo" (in a good way)! Paired with sweater leggings and a thermal for this cold day. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #teal #turquoise #methippo #dotw #sweaterleggings

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Dress of the week=skirt of the week! This one's got cargo pockets and it's from @oldnavy (a long time ago). Paired with a kangaroo-pocket sweater from @hm and my winter usual: leggings & boots. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #skirtoftheweek #skirt #cargopockets

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Happy friday! This dress of the week is another fave from @housingworks thrift shop. Faux flower added by me. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #turquoise #flower #lace

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This week's dress was a gift from @triciavonretro! I dig the kinda military/safari vibe, thanks girl. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw

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I can't believe I haven't shared this one yet! A great hi-low basic from one of those cheapie clothing stores (you know, the ones where you get something to wear to the club and you only wear it once). Paired with blue on this rainy but warm winter day! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #hilow

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Fashion gods and goddesses, i apologize for wearing a dress over jeans. But that's just what this week's dress, and the weather, required. I think this little chiffon number is from a thrift store in Cleveland, many years ago. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #thriftstore

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Double dress of the week treat - me and mommy ready for @leilaanneharris & Patrick's wedding! My dress is a repeat - "goth bo peep", but styled slightly differently! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw#blackdress #wedding #family #gothbopeep

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Dress of the week! From @hm, this is one of the only longer sleeved dresses I own (sadly!) I've never quite known what to do with this cowl-ish neckline, but this solution seems to work. Snowflake necklace from allison, in honor of our cold weather & first flakes yesterday! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw  #blackdress #snowflake #necklace #sweaterdress

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Simple, staple black skirt from @rootscanada for this dress (skirt) of the week, paired with some fun tights! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #skirt #dotw #funtights #outfitoftheday

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It's my holiday-tastic dress of the week! From @housingworks thrift shop, this dress is a little similar to other ones I own but a little different with the faux wrap detail. Pairing it with xmas accessories & wishing everyone happy holidays! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress#boots #xmas #christmas #christmasoutfit #festive

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This week's dress is a classic cut from @isaacmisrahiny for @target. It's got a funky back and I'm rocking a black faux flower in my hair and a belt (bought separately). I don't 100% love these boots for this outfit, but I didn't want to wear pumps today, sooo... background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since!#dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #navy #classic #target #vintagelook

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This week's dress is from Express, bought about a million years ago. Shirt underneath because it's cold, and fun socks from @graceandlaceco. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #lacesocks @expressrunway

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Happy friday! This week's dress is another find from @target. I love this color. Making it fun with legwarmers and flats - maybe a little ballerina influence? background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dotw #dressoftheweek #dress #ootd #blue

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Sometimes you have kind of a wacky idea for an outfit as you're falling asleep at night and you decide to just go for it the next day! That's this week's dress (actually, skirt) of the week. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #skirt #dotw #legwarmers #sweater

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Today's dress. This one is from @esprit - i so wish they would sell in the US again because I loved their stuff and it actually fit me well! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #esprit #bow

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Dress of the week, early in the week this time! I'm pretty sure this blue sweater dress came from the Salvation Army in downtown Yonkers. Oldie but a goodie! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #thriftstore #blue #sweaterdress #nofilter

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Dress of the week from yesterday! It's a repeat, but accessorized differently this time. In honor of @lianhua & Derek's wonderful wedding! (and yes I am standing on the toilet, haha - the hotel room had no good spots for selfies). background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #ombre #wedding #outfit

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Today's dress of the week! Rainy days are great for dresses - no pant legs to drag in puddles & an excuse to show off cute boots - but bad for clear, bright photos (sorry guys). This outfit is a little halloween, a little throw back to my industrial club days. I had the idea to do something like "goth chick Wednesdays" in addition to dress of the week, but it never took off because I don't have quite enough clothes to pull it off and it sounded like way too much work. Anyway, this is what it would look like if it existed! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #hottopic #industrial #goth #boots #halloween

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Today's dress is that one American Apparel, wear-it-a-million-ways dress that every girl had when it came out. I got it at the Woodbury Commons outlet I believe, and really only ever wore it this way (many of the "million ways" turned out to be awkward or uncomfortable). But I like it - soft, stretchy, and pretty comfy! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #red #reddress

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Late post of today's dress! This one is from White House Black Market, but pretty sure I got it at Housing Works thrift store for cheap. Paired with a 3/4 sleeve shirt, belt, tights, and boots. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #housingworks

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Another skirt-of-the-week instead of dress-of-the-week! Basic, soft gray one, very comfy and I don't remember where it's from. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #skirtoftheweek #skirt #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #nofilter

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Rainy day dress of the week, with shirt underneath for warmth. Dress from @target, boots @aldo_shoes, brooklyn bridge necklace gift from @kimichimidraws! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #boots #tights #fall #dots

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Yesterday's dress of the week! An oldie but goodie from Roots with cutout and side tie details. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackdress #details

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This week's dress is another gem from the SLC salvage drive! Originally from H&M, I snapped this one up at the drive several years ago. Definitely had to sneak it in while the weather is still summery! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #salvagedrive #stripes #colorful @hm

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Bonus dress of the week! (I posted one on Sunday from my grandma's party, but wearing one again today.) I call this one the "goth-bo-peep". It's from Housing Works thrift store and has some pretty details that you can only see close up. The base is actually brown, with black overlay & off-white print and embroidery. Wearing a shirt underneath for work-appropriateness and cause it's chillier today! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #housingworks #gothbopeep #fashion

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Dress of the week for my grandma's 90th bday party! From Target. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #dotw #blackandwhite #pattern

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Opening day (for returning students) at SLC! Tryin' to show off my tattoo too. Got this dress many years ago but I still love it - i think as a gift from @la_alley ordered from an @alloyapparel catalog. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #dress #stillsummer #openingday

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This week's dress of the week is actually a skirt! Basic black skirt = staple. I think it's from Yellow Rat Bastard in SoHo. Leggings (for my cold office) & tee from Target. Necklace from my MIL :) background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dressoftheweek #ootd #casual #skirt #skirtoftheweek

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Dress of the week time, for what's supposed to be the hottest day this week! I think this one is from the SLC salvage drive too (2014?) A little fancy for work, but I like it. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dress #dressoftheweek #dotw #fashion #ootd

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Rainy day dress of the week! Dress: SLC salvage drive 2015. Leggings: Target. Boots: Steve Madden. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dress #dressoftheweek #dotw #lace #boots #ootd

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Dress of the week! Got this one recently on clearance at @nyandcompany. Belt from @oldnavy. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dotw #dressoftheweek #dress #pink #fashion #ootd #me #lace #ombre

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Dress of the week! This one, funny enough, is from a clearance sale at Hot Topic many years ago. Probably the last thing I ever bought there! background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dotw #dressoftheweek #dress #red #hottopic #fashion #ootd #me

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Ahh, forgot to post my #dressoftheweek!! This was Monday, the hottest day of the week. Dress from Housing Works thrift store. background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! #dotw #dress #ootd #fashion

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dress of the week: who said short girls can't wear maxi-dresses? background: a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! this one is from either nordstrom rack or kohl's - i forget. #dressoftheweek #dotw #dress #fashion #black #maxidress

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a few years ago i realized i owned a million dresses and really never wore them. so i started making myself wear a dress (or skirt!) once a week. i enjoy it now and haven't stopped since! this one is from the SLC salvage drive. #ootd #outfitoftheday #dressoftheweek #free #fashion #fashion? #snaps #salvagedrive #dress #me #navyblue

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