Sequins and Sea Breezes: From Day to Night: The Black Maxi

From Day to Night: The Black Maxi

4/08/2014

I found this maxi dress on H&M's website under the sale section for only $20! At first I was hesitant about getting it because I wasn't sure how it would look on me and being a jersey maxi I was worried about the quality but I went ahead and bought it any way. I was super impressed when I got it because not only was the quality a lot better than I imagined it was also incredibly versatile. I decided to do a day to night look with it to have a little fun and show the versatility of a simple black maxi! The great thing about this dress is there are endless possibilities to how you can style it!
 
For the day look I kept it super simple. I threw on minimal jewelry, kept my hair down and straight and added a pair of simple nude sandals. It was perfect for running errands, going out to lunch or, depending on your work dress code, even wearing to work (I'd probably throw on a jean jacket with it for work). 
 
For my night look I went for a more dramatic look. Since we all know my obsession with black and gold by now it's probably no surprise that I went with hints of gold to dress up this look. I added my gold mirrored belt, a gold clutch, added some jade drop earrings for a hint of color, and did my favorite go to hairstyle, the sock bun. 

Which way do you like it styled better?

dress: h&m / sandals: tory burch / sunglasses: urban outfitters / clutch: tory burch / earrings: stella & dot / watch: michael kors / bracelets: stella & dot, alex & ani {initial and starfish} / belt: asos / day lips: mary kay true dimensions in wild about pink / night lips: smashbox heat wave in fuchsia flash

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32 comments

  1. woww gorgeous!

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  2. I love both but really love the belt for the night look and girl you look fantastic!! Rocking the sock bun!!

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  3. I've been wanting a black maxi for forever now, and this one looks perfect! I love the way you transitioned it!

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    1. Thank you Lauren!! I was on the hunt for the perfect one and I'm glad I found this one!

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  4. I love both looks - that belt is amazing!

    Abby
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  5. I am obsessed with black maxi's they are so multifunctional! I had that one Pin of the gold belt and maxi and was on the hunt for a thin gold belt. F21 naturally and I love seeing you style it with the maxi it looks perfect! xoxo

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    1. OMG me too! I love a good black dress, always in style, classic and multifunctional! Thanks love!!

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  6. Such a great look and way of taking it from day to night!
    XO
    Kayleigh
    www.kayleighskloset.com

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  7. Beautiful photos and love this black maxi! Just found your profile on IFB and so happy I did :)

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  8. Love this outfit girl! And nothing better than a black maxi you can take from day to night. Xx.

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  9. You seriously look ahmazing in this dress--I LOVE it both ways :) These kinds of post are always my favorite--I love seeing how a piece of clothing can be worn multiple ways and make it worth the purchase! I am so glad you said the quality is good--I worry about jersey too--I might just have to look into order this dress!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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    1. Aww thank you Tori! I agree, I love day to night posts as well! I love seeing versatile pieces and how people pair them!

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  10. So cute! Love both the day and night! That belt is gorgeous!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  11. I love both of these looks! That belt is perfection :)

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  12. Love it!!!! :) Nothing beats a day-to-night maxi!

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  13. Nothing like a good classic maxi dress! You've styled it perfectly for both day and night- gorgeous, babe!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  14. Such an amazing transition from day to night… you would never even think that was the same dress! I love how you accessorized it for a fancier look :) xoxo

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  15. Don't you just love seeing these great finds in the sale section!? Its the best! Love it!

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  16. You look gorgeous, the dress is styled so well from day to night! I love it. Especially the night look, every time I look at your pictures i get so excited about coming to florida in summer, hurry up! I am desperate for summer clothes and eh well ... some sun!!!

    Have a lovely day :)
    Lucy xxx
    Florals & Corals

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    1. Aww thank you Lucy! Haha well you'll definitely get plenty of sun and heat in Florida in the summer! :)

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