I love any item in my closet that can effectively pull double duty, and when it comes in a beautiful bold cherry red that is year-round ready, it quickly becomes an instant closet favorite.  Alone, the slinky  dress and gold sandal combination could easily be appropriate for a more formal affair, but when a denim vest and over-sized accessories are thrown into the mix, it becomes lax enough for a backyard barbecue.

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{℅ Karen Kane dress; Old Navy vest;  Zara gold heels (similar); H&M necklace (similar); Michael Kors watch; Ray Ban sunglasses}