We’ve all heard the famous saying, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” The more I think about it, the more I see how this can also apply to fashion. With floral dresses serving as one of falls favorite trends, I’ve {more often that I’d like to admit} been tempted time and time again to pull the trigger on a high end designer floral dress. Rather than splurging well over $1,000 on a “trendy” piece, I opted to find my own version at my favorite budget friendly retailer, Old Navy. I used my favorite styling trick of “book ending” which means if you are trying to make a $36 dress look like a $360 one, you balance each end of the look out with more luxe items such as a lace collar or embellished fancy flat. Adding layers around any dress can elevate the overall feel of the style. I absolutely love shopping at Old Navy for pieces like this one that you can easily add into your closet to carry you from season to season.

Old Navy Swing Dress {$37} // Ellery Lace Choker {$215} //  Mansur Gavriel Circle Bag {$1,095} // Charlotte Olympia Flats {$795}