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Butter by Nadia wrap dress

It's a one-size fits all creation that offers a million ways to be worn. Lisa Freedman

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Photographs: Elizabeth Smolarz

My closet is small—and my wallet is equally limited—so I can’t go buying a dress for every occasion. That’s where the Butter by Nadia wrap dress comes in: It’s a one-size-fits-all jersey (or satin) creation that offers a million possible ways to be worn, and comes in a wide range of colors and prints. Luckily for my unimaginative self, Brooklyn designer Nadia Tarr thought to include online photos and videos that show in detail how to create multiple styles simply by twisting and tying the fabric. First, I tried out a sweetheart look by fashioning some capped sleeves, but then I moved on to a backless number that oozed sex appeal. Embarrassingly, I spent a few hours playing dress up with all the options. Even more embarrassing, the only “event” my pretty dress attended was TV-watching on the couch. $246–$368, depending on fabric and length, at 518 Court St between Huntington and Nelson Sts, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (646-256-5041, butterbynadia.com)

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