Thanks for all the love and amazing tips for Kauai in yesterday’s post!! It’s obviously an incredibly special place for many of you, and I’m even more excited to experience it with my family now! Of course I’ll be sharing peeks of our adventures on my Instagram Story, so be sure to follow there, and will recap our experience in a Trip Report on the blog when we return. (Curious what the pups do when we travel? I answered that frequently asked question in this You Ask, I Answer post.)
After a long Winter and sporadic Spring, I’m excited to finally bring back my weekly series, Summer of Style, today! My goal is always to inspire you, but also share ways to stretch your wardrobe. You’ve probably noticed that my style posts typically involve multiple styling options…but sometimes a girl just wants a simple outfit idea!
Especially in Summer, when the pace is slower, and style becomes a little simpler and more minimal. (At least in the Texas heat it does!) So Summer of Style is just that…a weekly outfit to (hopefully) inspire your Summer wardrobe! They’ll be easy-to-recreate combinations, that cover all aspects of your life…work, weekend, date night, and lazy pool/beach days.
And I thought it was only appropriate to kick it off with my favorite ruffled shirtdress!
Ruffle Trim Shirtdress | Tassel Earrings | Straw Bag | Wedges | Bra | Nail Polish in ‘Pink Agate’
You likely remember seeing it last week in the Gibson x Hi Sugarplum launch, but I wanted to give you a closer look at all the fun details of this dress. It’s a crisp cotton poplin with just a touch of stretch, and the cutest ruffle sleeves. I love that the ruffles stay crisp, and don’t get droopy!
It’s so easy to throw on for tons occasions, and looks cute with wedges, strappy heels, and even flat sandals. The belt creates a flattering fit-and-flare shape, and can be placed at your natural waist. The pattern is a subtle blue stripe, and incredibly versatile. I’ve got it paired with pops of pink, but have worn it with blues, yellow, and just simple gold.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing a regular XS and it falls to my knees. Petite sizing is available and those are about 2-inches shorter.
Ruffle Trim Shirtdress | Tassel Earrings
And if the ruffle shoulder didn’t make it special enough, we made it with a slight racerback shape for an even more flattering fit! It’s the quintessential Summer shirtdress, but kicked up a notch in the style department! #ifIdosaysomyself
Ruffle Trim Shirtdress | Tassel Earrings | Straw Bag | Wedges | Bra | Nail Polish in ‘Pink Agate’ | Watch
And because I’m just so proud of this darling dress, I have to share the other color ways, as well!
Ruffle Trim Shirtdress | Wedge Sandals | Tassel Earrings
Ruffle Sleeve Dress in ‘Red Pink’ | Sandals in ‘Makeup’ | Straw Tote | Flower Earrings
Are you excited for the easy, breezy style of Summer? What type of outfits would you like to see in this series? Check out last year’s Summer of Style posts here.
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I love lightweight and breezy outfits during summer! The skirts and dresses look adorable on you, Cassie! 🙂
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That dress is just SO CUTE!!!
So cute! I think the blue is my favorite! Love all all of the little details you thought of!
Could you tell me where to get the blue striped, ruffle dress that you wore to the blogger conference? You were taking pictures with Sheaffer, if that helps you any! 🙂 I couldn’t find this striped dress on your blog. Please let me know when you have a moment. Thanks so much!
Hi Michelle!! That was such a fun weekend! You can find everything I wore in this post: http://hisugarplum.com/blogger-conference-recap-what-i-wore/
The blue looks much lighter in color on the Nordstrom site. Please tell me if in real life it’s more similar to these pictures or the pictures on the nordstrom site.
My pictures are a closer depiction…it’s a subtle blue ticking stripe, so really hard to see the true detail!
I was hoping it was more like your pictures. I bet it’s amazing in person. It looks so adorable on you. I can’t decide between the blue and the gingham…
Adorable dress! Love your clothing line!
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I absolutely love your new line! This dress is so cute and a must have.
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Such a darling dress. I love my pink one, but dang the blue one is cute too!
Hi Cassie!! How did you get the shirt dress to lay so flat against your sides? It looks gorgeous. I have one (not yours yet! it’s on my list!) and it always “poofs” out under the belt…I love the idea of shirt dresses as something super easy / cute to throw on, but it ends up looking baggy and a tad sloppy. Any advice? Is this really a tailoring issue?
What a lovely sleeveless ruffled dress with front tie-belt! I like the blue one more than the pink version.
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