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True story, I actually saw my coworker wearing this dress and knew I had to have it! I can’t always pull off midi dresses (since I’m 5’4″) but I wanted to try because this one is SO pretty! I’m glad I asked for the details and found this beauty.
The colors in the print are gorgeous and perfect for this time of year. The sleeves have great little ruffles, and the back laces up! What more could you need in a dress??
I wore it to work with some great flat sandals that I found for $13 at Marshall’s (I posted about them on my Instagram). It was an easy outfit, and comfy enough to run around with a class of 7-year olds ;). I love wearing dresses because there aren’t as many decisions to make!
To take this outfit to Date, I just had to change a few things. This blush clutch was perfect for bring out the colors in the dress. When I found it at Marshall’s I didn’t know when I’d get the chance to use it, but I knew it was a good buy. It goes perfectly with the dress! And of course, one of my favorite shoes of the summer are these wedges. They finished off the date night look perfectly.
Make sure you grab this dress now, it’s on sale and going quickly!
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Ashton blouse, The Limited | jeans, The Limited | wedge sandals, Report | purse, French Connection | tassel earrings, The Limited
Welcome to my second Day to Date post! If you missed it, can read my last one here. I love the colors in this beautiful blouse, and also have it in hot pink! The fit is really nice. I can’t wear jeans to work, so I’m always excited to change out of my capris/trousers into something more casual. When I’m taking an outfit from day to date, I always change my jewelry, usually putting on something “flashier.” I love these tassel earrings and think they make any outfit fun.
What’s your go-to trick for taking an outfit from day to date?
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Top, Banana Republic | skinny jeans, The Limited
Hi friends! Welcome to the first post in a new series I’m starting, called “Day to Date.” I am so excited to start this series and will plan to post in this series weekly. As a working mom, my clothes usually have to do double duty, so this is a perfect series for me to share!
I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older (read: become a grown up) my clothes are more modest and my work and weekend styles have a lot in common. So, I like to get creative in dressing up and down pieces of my wardrobe to fit the occasion.
I came home from work last week, and after a quick check in with my hubby that went like this- me: “Did you plan anything for dinner?” Hubs: “No, did you?” We reached a quick consensus that we needed to go out. Impromptu family date! I love to cook so we don’t eat out a ton, but it’s always nice to let someone else do the work. Mike snapped my picture from work that day, and then I rushed to change for dinner out.
Here are a few of my key tips for taking an outfit from Day to Date:
1. Change accessories. This is the #1 way to switch up any outfit! Change neutral (work) jewelry to something with a contrasting color, or dangly earrings. I’m a teacher so fancy earring are a little out of place with second graders. 
I love to dress it up on date nights. I took of my watch (who cares what time it is on date night!) and stacked a couple of bracelets instead. Jewelry is the best way to change an outfit! I also grabbed my Kate Spade purse, which is a change since I don’t usually take a purse to work.
2. Change your shoes. You can definitely get away without doing this, but for me it’s a must! You can usually find me in flats for work since I’m on my feet all day. When I’m changing and trying to dress it up, heels are a must. Besides, I can handle heels for a shorter period of time anyways. I am in love with any and all wedge sandals; they are so comfy and cute!
3. Change one piece of clothing. In the photos above, I simply changed my capris to skinny jeans. This isn’t a must, but the shoes wouldn’t have gone with my capris, so I had to! If I had been wearing ankle pants I probably would have been fine. Try it on in front of a mirror and decide! I have a professional dress code at work, so slipping into jeans is always fun for me. You could always put on a cute blazer or scarf instead of changing clothing pieces.
I hope these tips were helpful, please let me know if you have any other questions or ideas for my next Day to Date post. 
Thank you for reading!
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