One Dress | Day to Night

I wear jeans fairly often, but truthfully, skirts and dresses are my comfort zone. You see, I’ve got pretty significant junk in the trunk. Baby got back. Ba-donk-a-donk. Whatever you want to call it, I’ve got a lot going on back there. Always have.

I remember being teased about having a ‘bubble butt’ as far back as third grade. Seriously, I was barely 50 pounds, but there was a booty going on. I became self-conscious about it then, and the insecurity stuck with me through my adolescent and early-adult life. It wasn’t until I met Mr. SP that I realized it could be an asset. #seewhatIdidthere

But for the most part, I still dress to downplay it, with lots of fit-and-flare dresses, and a-line skirts. Maybe it’s a modesty thing, or still tinges of insecurity, but I feel more comfortable in those silhouettes, not to mention, they are always flattering.

But the older I get, the more secure I feel with who I am, and what I have…and I think it’s healthy to sometimes jump outside the safety net. When my sweet friend Megan posted this dress, I immediately loved it, but really hesitated because of it’s ‘body conscience’ shape. I knew Mr. SP would love to see me in something more fitted…so I went for it.

You know my clothes must play double and triple duty, so I made sure I could make it work Day and Night! 

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night

And friends, we have a winner! The body-conscience shape makes it great for evenings out, but the cotton knit makes it easy to dress down…not to mention, crazy comfy. I did size up so it wouldn’t hug every last curve and ripple, and to allow room for tacos. #priorities

This dress is so universal, I could easily do a {5 Ways} post. I’ve worn it a few different ways already, but this is by far my favorite ‘Day’ combination.

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night

The outfit is just as comfortable and easy to throw on as shorts or yoga pants, but looks so much more polished and pulled together. Who cares if you’re only going to the grocery store or sitting in the school carpool line…I always feel better, and therefore, happier, when I’ve made an effort. Even when I have dirty hair and no makeup.

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Now let’s jazz this baby up for Date Night…I knew Mr. SP would approve of it!

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
We got our son (my official photographer!) to snap some pics of us before heading out to dinner…and of course we had the obligatory Maggie photobomb.

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Talk about comfort zones…Mr. SP is the king of uber-relaxed jeans! #showmeyourasset He never wants to go jean shopping, so I ordered him several options from Nordstrom (they have a huge online selection, with tons of hard-to-find sizes) and he actually fell for these. They are still relaxed, but look more fitted. #halleluiah

The man is incapable of walking past people shooting hoops without getting in on the action. Or making funny faces, apparently.

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
What is it about forearms that make me swoon?!

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night

I think he liked the dress.

Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night
Pendant Necklace (similar) | Pave Hoop Earrings | Watch
Hi Sugarplum | One Dress: Day to Night

We all have things we don’t like about our bodies, but when I think about the places my body has taken me, and the children it’s carried for me, it’s hard to feel anything but pride and respect. But that doesn’t mean I won’t squeeze it in a pair of Spanx! 😉

Have you stepped outside your comfort zone lately when it comes to your body? I’d encourage you to try it…you might be surprised by how empowering it feels! Happy weekend, love bugs!

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*This post is written in collaboration with Nordstrom, but all clothing selections, opinions, and J.Lo impersonating are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!*

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48 Comments

  1. J Lo impersonating! TOTALLY LOLing over here! And that picture of you in the day to night collage of the day look? HOT MAMA!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  2. This dress is so perfect!! I love that you paired a gold necklace with it for night – there's just something about gold + grey. Love it!!!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • I love the combo too…so subtle and chic! xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  3. Just lovely!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  4. Girl…you are too cute for words! And the two of you together…true love for sure. I bought those black cage heels last summer and I've been getting lots of wear out of them!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • I feel kind of rocker in them…not sure why since I'm the furthest from that! 😉

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  5. a) you look amazing, that badonk is rocking that dress. YOU are rocking that dress! and b) you and mr. sp are seriously the cutest, look at you two! true love. love you both! xo

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  6. 4togetthru wrote:

    Love your style! Copied your long black skirt outfit from last week exactly. Figured the "twinning" wouldn't be a problem since I am 5'10 and live in Boston area! But smile because your influence travels far!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • Thrilled you find some inspiration here!!! And gimme some of that height!!!! xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  7. designchic wrote:

    So cute and I love the fringe handbag!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • Me too…I've been carrying it non-stop…I'm so glad they continue to restock it bc I get asked about it all the time! xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  8. Hot mama! That dress looks killer on you. I would love a little junk in my trunk, but countless squats and lunges aren't working 🙂

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  9. So cute! I was that kid too, with the bubble butt. Did you have to cinch your pants under your belt in order to accommodate your booty, like I did? Urgh. Finally grew into it, then had babies and now I think it looks normal (probably because gravity got to it – TMI?!) I recently went outside my comfort zone and wore a bikini on vacation. My teenage son told me he thought I was too old to wear a bikini so I told him I wasn't wearing it I was ROCKING it. It didn't go over so well with him but it made me feel better! The dress looks great — good for you!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • Oh yes, back in the high-waisted jean era, my jeans always bunched up in the back. #notcute And how funny that I'm thrilled gravity is taking hold of it a little?! And you go with that bikini…teenage sons don't like to think of us as girls. 😉 xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  10. Crazzy about that fringe bag!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  11. lynn wrote:

    I rarely comment on blogs but I have to say that you look fabulous in that dress! I like it even better than than the fit and flare shape on you! Own that bootie girl!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • Thanks so much, Lynn!!! I've learned to shake what my mama gave me! 😉 (She really did…she's got the same bootie) 😉 xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  12. Gray is seriously my favorite color, but I always feel weird about wearing gray and brown together. Is this just something I should get over…. Otherwise I'm always stuck wearing gray shoes (flip flops/boots) with my casual gray outfits. It's pretty stressful….. your thoughts?

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • I have lots of gray, and not a gray shoe! I pair it with black, brown (lighter shades and cognac), metallic, navy and colors. The only color I won't pair with gray is chocolate brown…but only bc the tones blend too much. So yes, get over it, girl! 😉 xoxo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  13. Jillian wrote:

    i LOVE that dress! it's so versatile! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  14. Anonymous wrote:

    I would kill for a butt like that!! Heading into 42 and 3 kids later…..my butt decided to head south 🙁 So for me…..work it girl!!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • My butt has recently been introduced to the back of my thighs. 42 and 2 kids over here! 😉 xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  15. You totally own both looks! And I love that you make room for tacos, my kind of girl! 😉 You and the Mr. sure are about as cute as it gets!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  16. Pam A. wrote:

    Your are too cute! And you look fab-u-lous in that dress!!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  17. This is genius! Loving both looks so much! You honestly can't even tell that it's the same dress – I love the way you styled both looks!
    xo Adriana
    Daily Dose of Design

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  18. Catherine wrote:

    I love both looks! I really enjoy seeing the different ways you can style one item – it gives me so much inspiration! xx

    The Blissful Mind

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  19. LoriU wrote:

    OMG that dress looks amazing on you. and you and your husband are so cute!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  20. Laurie S wrote:

    Hi Cassie – Happy weekend! The Day look is really pretty on you, and your hubby is handsome. And it wouldn't be a Hi Sugarplum post without Maggie photobombing at least once a week!

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
    • When she bombed our pic, my son said, 'You guys wouldn't look at me that sweetly if I bombed your pic!" The kid has a point. 😉 xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  21. beth wrote:

    So cute! I think it was more than the dress he was liking! Ya'll are so cute. And that puppy dog.

    Posted 4.17.15 Reply
  22. Mama! I love that dress on you!! Especially the 'date night' look. And can I please have some of that booty?!

    Posted 4.18.15 Reply
    • Thanks for finding the dress and sharing it with us!!! So inspired by you! xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  23. Anonymous wrote:

    That dress looks great on you! I love to see how you style your clothes for casual day and date night, too. I find that I get the most mileage out of my casual clothes. Thanks for your tips!
    Cindy

    Posted 4.18.15 Reply
    • I'm thrilled you find inspiration here, Cindy…I love wringing every last ounce of mileage out of my clothes!!

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
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    Posted 4.18.15 Reply
  25. Girl, I'd give anything for some back like that as long as it came with that teeny waist of yours! No. Fair. You look great – and looks like your Mr. agrees. 🙂

    Posted 4.18.15 Reply
  26. Girl, I'd give anything for some back like that as long as it came with that teeny waist of yours! No. Fair. You look great – and looks like your Mr. agrees. 🙂

    Posted 4.18.15 Reply
    • You give me some of your legs, and we've got ourselves a swap! xo

      Posted 4.19.15 Reply
  27. NoJo wrote:

    Cassie I love you style and how you make pieces work into so many outfits. Love the fringe bag but can you please tell us how much does it hold. I want a smaller bag for summer mom taxi runs but need on that will hold some stuff. Could you do a small post of this and let us all know.
    Thanks in advance.

    Posted 4.20.15 Reply
    • Hi NoJo! I'm cuckoo for that bag!! I can fit my full-size wallet, phone, glasses, and lipstick comfortably! So def enough space to carry your necessities, but not enough to make it a day pack. 😉

      Posted 4.20.15 Reply
  28. I love to see pictures of you and your Mr.! You guys are adorable!

    Posted 4.20.15 Reply
  29. You are adorable! I think you have a great body and can wear most anything beautifully. I have a flat butt and believe me, it's better to have some booty. 🙂 You're a cute couple!

    xo
    Pat

    Posted 4.20.15 Reply
  30. You look stunning! No wonder your husband loved the dress. I love the options you did for daytime. I would not have thought of a body con dress for a casual look, but am definitely going to give it a try!

    Posted 4.20.15 Reply
  31. That dress are very beautifull. Nice color and design for all occasions.

    Posted 4.24.15 Reply
  32. Beth K wrote:

    You have THE BEST style, Cassie! 🙂

    Posted 4.27.15 Reply
  33. That dress looks bangin' on you! I love that style!

    Posted 4.29.15 Reply