How To Wear The Same Dress ALL Weekend

The most effective lazy-girl fashion trick in the book? Wear the same thing you did yesterday. Then, wear it again tomorrow. Outfit-repeating is indeed a quick way to look great without much effort, but if you're the kind of person who does different things each day and actually sees people, it's not exactly a practical solution to closet fatigue. Unless, of course, you've got a secret-weapon piece that can be worn in myriad ways, looking miraculously different in each situation.

The tuxedo-front dress is one such magical item, and to prove its ultimate versatility, we're going to show you how to wear it all weekend long (and even on Monday, too, if you dare). Wear it tonight to meet up your friends; considering how different these looks are, you could even see the same friends in it tomorrow. How's that for a guarantee?

Here's the dress in question. The sleeves, neckline, and length make it casual enough for daytime, but the formal buttons and shawl neck make it flashy enough for night.

Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market .

Occasion: A holiday cocktail party
The extras: It's Friday night! You're going out! Let the dress be your showpiece item. A trick to making an LBD stand out is being choosy with your accessories. A subtle color palette of silver, red, and black is chic, but bring in interesting textures and finishes.

Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market ; Joomi Lim Crystal & Spike Choker, $203, available at Joomi Lim ; Express Three Pearl Hinged Cocktail Ring, $14.94, available at Express ; MM6 By Maison Martin Margiela Bow Clutch in Black, $480, available at Forward by Elise Walker ; Dolce & Gabbana Lace Bootie, $695, available at Barneys .

Occasion: Last-minute gift-shopping
The extras: A pair of jeans can make the dress look like a tunic. A good walking shoe and crossobody bag can help you go all day.

Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market ; Zara Short Fur Coat, $99.99, available at Zara ; Orla Kiely Spot Stripe Leather Forget-Me-Not Bag, $298, available at Orla Kiely ; Abercrombie & Fitch Allie Low-Rise Jean, $44, available at Abercrombie ; Maiyet Embellished Slip-On Oxfords, $439, available at Maiyet .

Occasion: Dinner with parents
The extras: At night, swap out the pants for tights and layer a turtleneck underneath the dress. Heeled hiking boots and a backpack keep things casual, but still put-together enough for your folks.

Miu Miu Paneled Wool Jacket, $3,195, available at Net-a-Porter ; Uniqlo Women Extra Fine Merino Rib Turtleneck, $29.90, available at Uniqlo ; Vera Bradley Drawstring Backpack, $108, available at Vera Bradley ; Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market ; H&M Heeled Platform Boots, $49.95, available at H&M .

Occasion: Gift exchange with friends.
The extras: Your boozy brunch deserves a bit of daytime sparkle by way of a pleated skirt to wear underneath the dress. White go-go boots and drop earrings are fancy, but not so much that you'll look like you're still in last night's clothes.

Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market ; Towne & Reese Haley Earrings, $50, available at Pink Mascara ; Topshop Snake Effect Coin Bag, $40, available at Topshop ; Whistles Symmetric Sequin Pleat Skirt, $330, available at Whistles ; Cheap Monday White Patent Square Toe Heeled Ankle Boots, $170.55, available at ASOS .

Occasion: Work on Monday
The extras: Why not? For work the next day, give your dress one more wear with a pair of trousers underneath, a crisp oxford, and pretty accessories.

Pixie Market Carly Double Breasted Dress, $69, available at Pixie Market ; DSquared2 Contrast Collar Shirt, $286.35, available at Farfetch ; Anya Hindmarch Bathurst Small Satchel, $1,595, available at Anya Hindmarch ; Tory Burch Adriana Pant, $225, available at Tory Burch ; Zara Printed Leather Court Shoes, $99.90, available at Zara .