Cardigan: Forever 21 old (try this), Unitard: American Apparel, Skirt: Free People old and dyed black (try this or this), Shoes: ALDO old (try this or this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan from Oak old (try this), Necklace: H&M old (try this), Rings: ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue)

TIP: RIT dye goes a long way. I had wanted a black mesh maxi skirt but could not find the perfect one. Instead I found this skirt from Free People that was originally an ombre pink color and I used RIT dye to get exactly the shade I wanted. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully. Keep in mind that the more saturated you want the color to be, the more packets/bottles you might have to use. 

Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this), Hat: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: old (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss 

TIP: Add a chiffon skirt to your wardrobe. It will always come in handy whether you need to dress it up with heels or dress it down (like I did here with a sweatshirt). It can be worn from season to season and is a timeless basic you can hold onto for years to come!

Dress: H&M recent (also try this), Socks: American Apparel (Citadel colorway), Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Neon Laces: Sof Sole, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M (also try this), Bracelets: KISMET vintage and LotusStone, Rings: vintage/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Sally Hansen Duchesse Lace

TIP: Update basic shoes with contrast color shoelaces. Academy offers really cheap laces in great neon colors (link above)!

Collared Shirt: vintage (try this), Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Leggings: American Apparel, Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Rings: H&M/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Try an unconventional color palette like this gold and taupey brown pairing. Gold leggings a bit too much for you? Instead, try a gold sequin mini skirt with a button up khaki shirt!

Cardigan: H&M old (try this), Dress: Sparkle and Fade old (try this), Hat: ASOS old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Body Jewelry: AK old (try this), Leather Fanny Pack: Jack Rabbit old (try this), Shoes: Charlotte Russe sold out (try this) , Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS Sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Bold accessories such as a chain vest or unique belt/fanny pack can make any basic maxi dress look more interesting!