With the end of the school year only two weeks away for us, I have summer style on the brain. I’m planning to slow my work life down a bit and spend the summer really playing with my boys every day. We’ve spent the last week coming up with plans and goals for the summer and I’m feeling so excited for it to come.
But with all our days at the park, at the beach, in the kitchen making popsicles and summer treats, in the backyard grilling, and on the floor playing legos and matching games, I need some comfortable clothes that keep me covered as I run around, but also make me feel cute.
This dress from Stem instantly caught my eye at the store the other day, probably because of the stripes, but as soon as I tried it on I knew it was a winner. It’s unbelievably comfortable, a perfect length for full running-around coverage but not so long that I’ll trip over it, and it’s so cute. Also, I usually don’t love my body in this long of a midi skirt, but because of the slit and the body slimming shape, it doesn’t make my body look short and stumpy. It also helps that the hemline falls as a narrow part of my leg, rather than the widest (which is what makes you look shorter).
I styled it three different ways today to show how I’ll be wearing it during the summer.
1. With a baseball hat and a knotted tee. This is a perfect look for a day at the park, a walk around the neighborhood, a day at the zoo, basically any casual outing, or just to stay at home and feel put together.
2. With an open chambray and statement shoes. I just recently bought these neon pink sandals (cause they’re on sale right now), and I love how they add a bright pop of color to any basic outfit. This outfit is just a step above the last outfit in terms of dressiness and would be great for lunch with friends, a day at the museum, a barbecue with friends, or even just running errands.
3. With a jacket, hat, and pair of wedges. This super casual dress can even be dressed up a bit! Throw on a pair of wedges, a military inspired jacket, and a feminine bag (which is currently on sale for 40% off!) and you’re ready for a summer family dinner date or girls night.
It’s also perfect for the beach over your swimsuit, paired with some sandals and a floppy hat!
Which outfit is your favorite?
Also, the Nordstrom half yearly sale is going on right now and there are so many good things on sale! Click the images in the widget below to shop my three looks and my favorites from the sale (but hurry because things are selling out quickly!)
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Such a pretty outfits!! All three of them are so stylish and trendy that I can’t even decide which one I like better. 🙂
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I love the ways that you styled the dress. Great ideas.
Diary of Elegance
http://diaryofelegance.blogspot.ca/
I love this outfit and how you styled it!:)
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Cute styling! I love all three looks but if I would wear it, it would probably be the second look with bright pair of shoes
Happy Medley
I love this dress! I’m definitely going to have to grab one for summer!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
You just saved a dress from my giveaway pile! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wishes & Reality
I find this type of fabric is similar to jersey in which it is very unforgiving., especially for what you have on underneath! do you think that is the case for this dress?
It’s definitely lightweight, but not unflattering. I’d just be careful to not wear a tank or something underneath that will give you a line across your tummy. Hope that helps!
I love all three ways that you styled this dress! You look wonderful as usual. 🙂
Unique Geek
Ok, I never comment on blogs, but I found your blog this week while looking for a circle skirt pattern and I’m obsessed! I follow a lot of mormon bloggers who I feel like make modest look old and frumpy or just don’t wear modest clothing (even if they have to)…but the way you style this simple midi-dress is awesome. I’ll definitely be checking back!
Love these looks as always! Did you find that it ran true to size or was a bit big?
I sized up to a medium 🙂
Thank you so much!
Hi Merrick! What brand is the actual bag in your picture? The brown one? I am in love with it. Please let me know. I love all your designs by the way.