As it turns out, Mr. SP and I quite enjoy an empty nest! We’re going out two nights in a row, and staying up waaaaay past our bedtime. Thursday is Parent Night, and the kids return home from camp Friday morning, so we’re living it up while we can!
So it seemed fitting for today’s Summer of Style, a weekly series sharing simple outfits for all your Summer occasions, that I style this fun and flirty swing dress for Date Night.
Racerback Ruffle Dress | Leopard Clutch (love this one on sale, too!) | Similar Cage Sandals | Tassel Earrings | Sunglasses | Cuff | Bra
Swing dresses are favorites of mine for both day and evening wear…especially when serious eating is in the plans! I love that I can wear them with wedges, flat sandals, heels, and even flip flops, making it one of the most versatile dresses in my closet.
I’ve worn it with neutral heels and jewels for dinner out in New York, and with a jean jacket and these sandals for daytime. Sometimes I go with a statement earring, others I add a bold necklace.
Fit Tip: I sized down to an XXS, but the XS fit, as well. I tried the petite, but it was just a tad short for my comfort zone (I’m 5’4″).
Racerback Ruffle Dress | Leopard Clutch (love this one on sale, too!) | Similar Cage Sandals
My hair’s not long, but I still like to wear it up to show off the fun back. I usually go with a messy knot to off-set the sweetness of the ruffles.
This gold cuff has made countless appearances over the years…it’s lightweight and adds the perfect amount of edge to my evening outfits.
Racerback Ruffle Dress | Leopard Clutch (love this one on sale, too!) | Tassel Earrings | Sunglasses | Cuff | Bra
Interestingly enough, the color is what most people compliment when it comes to this dress. It’s just so unexpected, but not startlingly bold. And since it’s in the blue family, it has lots of styling options for pairing with other colors.
Do you look for special details, like a racerback or ruffles, when it comes to choosing dresses? Are you a fan of the figure-forgiving swing shape, too? #whatfoodbaby See more Summer of Style inspiration here, and more Date Night styles here.
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*Photos by the darling & talented Mary Summers.*
