The temperatures almost reached 90 last week. Can you believe that? I know that some of you out there are still experiencing snow on the ground, so the prospect of steamy 90 degrees is almost unthinkable. I actually don’t think I’m ready for it myself.
Well, it seems as though it is time to start breaking out my warm weather wardrobe. Do you tend to have a particular style of clothing you wear when the temperatures rise? I know I do.
For me, my “uniform” becomes lightweight dresses for much of the time. They have movement, they look put together, they’re comfortable, and keep me cool. When I spotted this pleated black dress at LOFT, I knew it would be perfect. The lightweight material is breezy, and the fit (at least on me) is a little bit on the loose side, which keeps it comfortable. Plus: classic black. Can’t go wrong there. However, if color is more of your thing, the same dress is available in orange as well!
As with a lot of black dresses, there is the option to dress it up or dress it down. For a day of running errands, I’d throw on a pair of sandals, but to meet up with a group of gals for brunch I decided to strap on some of my favorite printed heels. I’m still obsessed with my Carol heels from ShoeMint. I wish they made the same shoe in multiple colors so I could purchase additional pairs. I don’t see them on the ShoeMint site for sale anymore, but I did find them listed on Heels.com, so head over there if you’d like to snag a pair yourself!
Pleated black midi dress: LOFT // Animal print heels: Carol from ShoeMint // Canvas camera bag: Dre Hartmann Cameron Hobo
Poppie Jones envelope clutch: DSW // Animal print heels: Carol by ShoeMint (also at Heels.com) // Pleated black midi dress: LOFT // Printed canvas tote: Old Navy // Gemstone sandals: Target
What is your go-to warm weather wardrobe item?
Ugh… I couldn’t believe it was almost 90! Glad to have a little cool weather back this week. This dress is so pretty and I agree it would be perfect dressed up or down. Definitely the best way to look great when the weather heats up.
I hear you! I sometimes get a little jealous of others when they get to wear layers. I just laugh knowing that it is pretty much impossible once May or June rolls around!
I wear dresses ALL THE TIME in the summer! I’m hoping to stock up on some new ones this season – most of mine I’ve had for years and they’re falling apart.
I feel the same way! I have had a few of my good old standbys for a few years now and I definitely needed a bit of sprucing up!
I’m in love with your heels!
xo, tasha
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Thanks Natasha! They are one of my favorite purchases – I wear them constantly!