It’s no secret that I love a casual outfit. Unless I have somewhere special to go, my typical uniform involves jeans or leggings of some sort. But every now and then, you’ll spot me in the wild wearing a dress. A sweatshirt dress, that is.
I recently added this dip dye sweatshirt dress from Old Navy to my wardrobe and it’s become one of my go-to when I want to feel like I am wearing lounge clothes but look a little nicer. Not only is it beyond comfy but it’s easy to move around in. Though the shape is simple, the dip dye print really elevates the look. In other words, it’s minimal without being boring. The part that I personally think is great, of course, is the bright color. It is what initially drew me in, and it is absolutely stunning. But, if dip dye isn’t your thing, I am happy to report it comes in a number of solid colors as well such as black, rust and grey.
So, let’s chat details!
This dress comes in regular, tall and petite sizes so there’s literally something for everyone! I tried both XS P and S P since the reviews said it runs big. To be honest, I didn’t notice a huge difference between the sizes and kept the XS P. I like how it’s just a bit more fitted but still forgiving. The length of the dress is also just right. Not too long or too short. On my 5’0 frame, it hits just a few inches above my knee. But for those of you who don’t like the way the dress is short, you can simply wear shorts underneath it.
In terms of fabric, I thought it might be a hot, heavy fabric but it’s not. It is very lightweight, breathable and so soft which makes it perfect for spring. When it gets cold, throw on a denim jacket or a leather jacket to keep warm.
As for the rest of my look, I kept it simple and I paired the sweatshirt dress with my white sneakers. I have had this pair also from Old Navy for several seasons and it goes with everything! Lastly, I added my AW Mini Rockie Bag to the mix for a nice dose of edge and fun. This bag has been a go-to of mine ever since I purchased three years ago and it remains a favorite. I wrote an entire review about all the pros and cons of this bag if you want a full breakdown.
In other news, I can’t believe it’s almost one year since we started this lockdown. It is truly unbelievable! Time is oddly flying by. But I have to admit, as much as I never want to wish time away, I am glad we are already in March. I couldn’t be more excited! Why you ask? Well, for one, we are a month closer to remote learning ending and two, my little guy’s birthday is coming up. I enjoy planning his parties and love getting creative. Last year, I made his birthday cake and this year I decided to try my hand on making him a pinata. I am happy to report it was fairly easy to do. I posted a before and after photo on Instagram, in case you wanted to see it.
Now, it’s your turn! What type of dresses are your favorites to wear? Why?
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Nipa | Fashionipa | 5th May 21
Hi Maureen, That’s such a cute dress! I love t-shirt dresses, especially in the spring when I’m tired of wearing leggings and jeans! Xo Nipa
Regine Karpel | 21st Apr 21
Beautiful. I love it.
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Rosemary Davis | 16th Apr 21
You have found a perfect wear today dress! I love the colors and can see myself slipping it on in the morning and going about my day!
Perfect for running errands!
Rosemary
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Mama Wellness Club | 15th Apr 21
This tie-dye dress is beautiful and looks so comfortable.
Amy | 14th Apr 21
That dress is so cute
Jelena Dimic | 14th Apr 21
Wow, I absolutely love how blue looks on you, such a nice dress! <3
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Diana | 13th Apr 21
Thats a great idea to styling outfit. Love it so much!
Love,
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Naya | 5th Apr 21
I really like how it looks on you, Maureen! I love cozy and casual pieces like this one as well xx
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Danielle | 2nd Apr 21
I LOVE this dress. So cute and looks comfy.
Kimmy | 2nd Apr 21
This is super cute!
lovenova | 2nd Apr 21
I like this blouse. It looks nice. It suits your style.
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Jess | 1st Apr 21
This is the perfect spring dress and looks great on you!
Briana Baker | 1st Apr 21
This is so cute! And it looks so comfortable too!
Ceci Rey | 1st Apr 21
I love sweat shirt dresses…especially this one! 🏨🍕👓
Gervin Khan | 1st Apr 21
I love the outcome of your DIY Dye Sweatshirts Dress. It’s really beautiful and it look so comfy to wear.
Katie | 1st Apr 21
I love old navy’s t shirt dresses! I’ve never tried one of their sweatshirt dresses. Super cute.
Ashley t | 31st Mar 21
This sweatshirt dress is so cute and it looks comfortable.
Brittany | 31st Mar 21
This is so cute and looks so comfortable!
Radi | 31st Mar 21
Super cute for comfort and style.
My favorite dresses are flowy ones or off the shoulders.
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Biana | 31st Mar 21
This is such a great and easy dress to throw on and look cute!! xo, Biana BlovedBoston
Shelly | 31st Mar 21
Such a fun look. I love that I can get tall size at ON.
Anna Marcus | 30th Mar 21
I really like the way you look in this dress. The length is just right and the die is very pretty. It’s very fresh young look
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Danielle Butler | 30th Mar 21
That is a cute dress. I still love all things tie dye.
Ashley | 30th Mar 21
Omg, this dress is adorable on you! And it encompasses two of my favorite things right now- tie-dye and sweatshirts!
-Ashley
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Jessica A Jannenga | 30th Mar 21
Aww. your son’s birthday! It is fun decorating and making things special. Love your dress on you! Old Navy has some cute loungwear and casual dresses, I have been looking too. The blue looks great on you and I would prefer this over 2 pieces of loungewear, because you know I am a dress person!
Have a great week Maureen!
jess xx
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Yvonne | 30th Mar 21
That’s such a cute sweater dress! The colour is pretty and looks lovely on you and I love how you styled it with the crossbody bag!
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Nora Minassian | 25th Mar 21
Such a cute dress for spring, love the colors of this tie-dye mix.
Sandra | 25th Mar 21
This is super cute!
Ally | 25th Mar 21
I just started shopping at old navy again and I have totally been missing out. The best store ever! Thank you for sharing!
Lisa DeArmas | 24th Mar 21
I love tie dye! This is such a fun color combination.
Mariann Yip | 23rd Mar 21
This is a perfect dye with perfect colors and shades. Thanks for sharing beautiful pictures! And keep smiling!
Jill | 23rd Mar 21
I cant’ believe it’s been a year since this craziness started and a little strange how fast time has flown by. Loving this cute and cozy sweatshirt dress on you!
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Allie Mackin | 23rd Mar 21
This IS a fun dress! Yes it seems everything runs big these days in particular at that store. I am 5″8′ this would be a top on me LOL!
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Rach | 22nd Mar 21
How fun is this sweatshirt dress! It is crazy to think it has been a year. Time flew!
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Bojana Krienke | 22nd Mar 21
Love this dress! I think it’s super cute paired up with little sneaks and also you look completely put together. This is my kind of go-to outfit. I’ll actually have to see if they have it in stock in Canada. I did a tie-dye post this week too, hahaha. Great minds think alike.
I am also thankful that we are well into March as things around here are finally moving forward with the vaccine, although we’ve had a great influx of the variant cases that’s spreading at a rapid pace. Sigh. I’ll have to go to IG to see your creative project because I missed it. Have a great week ahead!
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Amy Johnson | 20th Mar 21
Oh, that looks so comfy and cute!
Alexandra | 20th Mar 21
Cute outfit! Looks extra comfy too.
Shelbee on the Edge | 20th Mar 21
Maureen, this dress is super cute! So cute, in fact, that I just bought the same one…except it is not a dress on my 5’7″ frame! It is more like a tunic on me. I love the color of it and it looks so adorable on you! I have not worn mine yet, but I will soon! Thanks for sharing and linking with me.
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Martha | 19th Mar 21
This is such a cute casual look Maureen, you’ve inspired me to try a sweatshirt dress:) I can’t believe it’s been a year. My girls went back to in-class school a month ago and are so happy, glad your son will be going back soon!
Martha
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Amber | 18th Mar 21
This tie-dye dress looks SO comfortable and cute! Such a great casual look!
I hope you are having a great week!
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Lovely | 18th Mar 21
This dip-dye sweatshirt dress is a beautiful! I really like the color and length of the dress!
xoxo
Lovely
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Laura Bambrick | 17th Mar 21
That sweatshirt dress is super cute! I love the colors! I’m so partial to blues and turquoises. It’s a nice transition piece for spring with the bright colors, too. Hope you are having a great week!
jodie filogomo | 17th Mar 21
I love this dress Maureen. I just ordered one from Old Navy that is a short sleeved t-shirt dress in stripes. I do love them for an everyday look!!
XOOX
Jodie
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Shea | 17th Mar 21
Time really has flown by, although in some ways it seems like it’s been like this forever. I love that dress–the tie dye is so fun and looks so comfy!
Maggie Eterno | 17th Mar 21
Love this dress!! How fun to plan a birthday party for your little one!
mireille | 17th Mar 21
What a fun dress: the print does really elevate it! And the blue is so pretty. I am kind of looking forward to summer now. Ready for no schedules!
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Natalie | 17th Mar 21
I love this dress!!!
Shauna | 16th Mar 21
I love the colors! So bright and cheery. The oversized fit is so perfect too. And maxi dresses are my favorite type to wear all spring and summer long!
Shauna
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Michele Morin | 16th Mar 21
Very cute!
Kate | 16th Mar 21
So cozy chic! And happy almost birthday to your little man <3
Mica | 15th Mar 21
Such a cute and cosy dress – I love the colour too and your bag is a sweet accessory with it! 🙂
it’s crazy you have been in lockdown for so long – I hope that things change soon for you and you get to return to normal life 🙂 I would have been going crazy if I’d been trying to work from home and teach the kids with their online lessons for more than the few weeks we had of lockdown, ha!
Hope you have a good start to your week 🙂