Outfit Details:
Dress || White T-Shirt (similar) || Denim Jacket || Sunglasses || Earrings || Purse (similar) || Sandals ||
When it comes to my summer wardrobe, I tend to gravitate toward dresses and skirts. I’m not a big fan of shorts, and wearing jeans is what I do all year, so when I see a summer dress or skirt that catches my eye, I tend to buy it. The thing I love most about wearing a dress is it’s an easy outfit. No matching or coordinating needed.
For summer, I’m all about prints! I love a good floral, tropical, or fruit print. These just scream summer and they are so fun to wear. Besides a fun print, I also like my dresses to hit at or below the knee and have sleeves. I hate my knees and I’m all about dressing modest! Let’s be honest, no one wants to see a mom running around with her bra straps showing and her butt cheeks hanging out.
However, just because a dress doesn’t have sleeves, doesn’t steer me away. I’ll just add a thin tee underneath or layer a denim jacket or cardigan over top. I feel this gives you multiple ways to style the same dress.
The dress I’m wearing here is the perfect example. I’ve styled it by adding a white t-shirt underneath as well as adding a denim jacket. I love the way it turned out! Next time I wear this dress, I think I’ll wear a navy and white striped tee underneath, a straw hat, and some slip on sandals to give it a more casual look.
I say this a lot, but don’t be afraid to think a little out of the box when styling your outfits. As long as you love the outcome, that’s all that matters!
There are so many cute and modest dresses for moms this season! Check out all my favorites below. Let me know if you find one you love, I’m sure my closet could use a few more this summer.
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Each summer brings with it a few new fashion trends, and one of the biggest trends this year, is that of the Straw Bag. These bags come in all shapes and sizes. You can find straw bags in the form of clutches, circle bags, crossbodies, and even large totes. The natural color of these totes make them the perfect summer accessory. They pair well with everything from shorts and jeans to skirts and dresses. It’s the perfect choice for your go to bag this summer.
Now when I refer to the “straw bag,” I’m also including the popular rattan and wicker bags as well. I have this one and love it and I think this summer, I’ll be adding this one and this one to my growing bag collection.
According to Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, (hosts of What Not to Wear) the way to turn an okay look into a really great one is to add four things: Color, Texture, Pattern and Shine. One of the best ways to add texture to a look, is by adding it in your accessories. So a bag (whether it be made from wicker, rattan, or straw) helps create that texture interest in your everyday outfit.
This summer, add a straw bag to your closet and you’ll have texture taken care of. Below are some of my favorite bags for the season. Let me know which one is your favorite!
Outfit Details:
Top // Jeans (similar) // Bag // Sandals (similar) // Sunglasses //
This post is sponsored by Zappos. All opinions are my own.
An all white outfit can be a little intimidating to pull off, but there is just something so clean, crisp, and summery when it comes to a white on white look.
This is a very easy look to put together. A white tee or blouse paired with your favorite white jeans, and you’re done! No thought, coordinating, or matching needed. When it comes to white jeans, it can be difficult to find a pair that works for you. Here are my tips for finding the perfect white jeans.
- Make sure you find a pair that is not see through.
- Make sure the fit is good. You may even want to go up a size if you carry your weight in your thighs.
- Don’t be afraid to try different styles to see what looks best on your body type. Skinny, crop, distressed, or even a wide leg are all big this summer.
I avoided wearing white jeans for the longest time. I carry a lot of my weight in my thighs and I felt as though I was bringing attention to them. Then I found the perfect pair and I cant stop wearing them. I think the distressing helps me not be so self conscious.
I paired the jeans with my favorite white t-shirt. This tee is lightweight and perfect for the hot summer months. For evenings when the temperature drops, consider adding a light wash denim jacket to your outfit.
Too finish off your look, add a pop of color in your shoes, bag, or accessories. I added these red Dansko sandals from Zappos and love the end result!
