Summer of Style | 10 - Hi Sugarplum!

Welcome back to a new week! We made it home safely this weekend, and I think we brought half the beach with us! I did all our laundry before leaving Florida (praise for a washer and dryer in the rental house!), but didn’t account for the amount of sand that would somehow come with us!? And while it was sad not waking up to an ocean view yesterday, it was even better to see our furry baby, Maggie, instead.

I shared a good bit of our trip on my Instagram Story, and had so many questions about Anna Maria Island, where we stayed, etc, etc…and yes, I have plans for a full recap here, too! So stay tuned for that later this month.

Today I’m excited to share another post from Summer of Style, a weekly series showcasing a simple outfit to (hopefully) inspire your Summer wardrobe! They’re easy-to-recreate combinations, that cover all aspects of your life…work, weekend, date night, and lazy pool/beach days. (See all of them here.)

This floral fit-and-flare dress is one of those magical pieces that’s perfect for the occasions when you need to dress up ‘just a bit’…like your son’s music recital or daughter’s graduation, church, bridal showers…even work and weddings.

I styled it with neutral accessories, but you could easily add pops of color with the shoes, bag or earrings. The dress is a sturdy cotton material (fully-lined) which makes it easy to dress down a bit, too. I love it with a jean jacket (this one is a favorite).

I’ve worn this dress for several occasions this Summer (always with tons of compliments!), but one of my favorite resources when dressing for different events, is the Nordstrom website. I’m often asked for suggestions of what to wear to everything from Homecoming and formal events, to mother-of-the-bride or a wedding guest. The Nordstrom site has done all the work for us…especially in the ‘Dresses’ category.

They have them divided by occasion, life event, and even price point. I usually start with the ‘Under $100’! My latest obsession is the two-piece category, I think they are so chic for formal events. And with free shipping and returns, you’re able to try several options to find the right fit.

Fit Tip: This brand is true-to-size for me, I’m wearing a regular 2. It’s available in petite sizing, too!

Fit-and-Flare Dress | Lipstick in ‘Yu’ | Similar Sunglasses | Similar Earrings | Watch

Do you have a great all-occasion dress? I can’t seem to get enough of blue and white this season! And it’s neither blue, nor practical, but I need someone to get this dress so I can live vicariously through you!

See more from the Summer of Style series here, and more Summer Outfit Ideas here. Oh, I often get asked about undergarments…this bra is my newest best friend (and works perfectly with this dress), and these undies never ride up or show an outline.

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*Photos by the darling & talented Mary Summers. This post is created in collaboration with Nordstrom, but all styling, opinions and sidewalk-sashaying are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors.*