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What to Wear to a Country Concert
What to Wear to a Country Concert
I found this Dolly Parton graphic tee a few months ago when the Houston Rodeo was going on. I knew it would be perfect to create a western inspired rodeo outfit. We didn’t end up making a trip to the rodeo this year, so I’m going to have to save it for next year. If you are heading to a festival or concert this summer, a graphic band tee paired with distressed denim shorts would be the perfect outfit for what to wear to a country concert. You could add a few more western touches like cowboy boots or a cowboy hat. I kept it simple with these tan booties that have a little western flair.
No concerts coming up? This outfit still works for a fun casual weekend to hang out with friends or head to a county or state fair. You could even dress it up with a pair of white jeans and denim jacket for a brunch ready look.
Sizing notes: I think this top runs small. I’m wearing the Women’s medium and it’s a little more fitted than I was wanting. I was hoping for a bit of a looser t-shirt fit compared to a more fitted shirt. For these shorts, they run tts. My pair is from last summer. I linked the same style, but it looks like this exact color/distressing patter isn’t currently available.
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
black graphic tee | denim shorts | similar booties | c/o stone bangles | similar earrings
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4th of July Outfit Idea | Blue & White
4th of July Outfit Idea | Blue & White
We are just a few weeks away from the big 4th of July weekend. I wanted to share a quick and easy 4th of July outfit idea including items that you may already have in our closet. A blue denim shirt and white shorts is a classic summer outfit combo and two closet staples. The blue and white gives you the perfect patriotic color combo. You could also add in a little red in your jewelry, shoes, or with a headband.
My denim ruffle buttondown shirt has a loose breathable fit and a cute ruffle shoulder detail. The shorter length of this top pairs perfectly with a pair of shorts. I’m wearing this top in an XS Petite. You could do the regular length to add in a little bit of length. I went with an XS since this is a boxy fit. My wedge sandals are a true to size fit.
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
denim ruffle top | similar white shorts | tan wedge sandals | c/o teal bracelet | c/o marble bracelet | c/o clear bracelet | similar necklace | similar earrings
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Casual White Dress for Summer
Casual White Dress for Summer
Hello Hot Summer Days! We hit an early heat wave this month which I’m sure means it is going to be a HOT one this summer. Bring on the lightweight fabric and breezy dresses. A casual white dress for summer is a must have when the heat is on. The light color helps keep you cool. I love looking for loose fitting and flowy silhouettes to let air flow. This dress is 100% cotton which is a great breathable summer fabric.
I love the eyelet details, subtle ruffle trim, and embroidered details to give this dress a little bit of statement factor. I dressed it up with my braided heel sandals. You could also toss on a pair of flat sandals for a casual look. If you want to add a little definition to the waist, you can add a belt. This will make it a bit shorter. Also, this dress is lined which makes it not see through at all.
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
white dress | braided sandals | similar necklace | c/o gold stone bangles | similar earrings
MORE CASUAL WHITE DRESSES
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My Top Tip for Styling Straight Leg Jeans
MY TOP TIP FOR STYLING STRAIGHT LEG JEANS
You may have heard rumors that skinny jeans are out. Umm I’m not packing mine away anytime soon, but I am loving the wide variety of styles coming out this season. If you are looking for to venture out of your skinny jeans, a slim straight leg jean like these is a great transitional jean. After years of wearing and styling for the skinny jean look, you may feel these new styles are a little too loose, maybe not as figure flattering. I think with a straight leg or mom jean fit, you really need to try a few different brands and styles out to find the perfect fit for your body type. A jean with a less tapered leg like the slim straight can look more flattering on certain body types than a skinny jean.
Being petite, I know that proportions play a big role in my outfit. I usually opt to pair looser bottoms with fitted tops, and skinny jeans work with both fitted and flowy which is why I like them so much. But if looser styles are taking over the jean aisle, I’m going to need to find a styling trick that doesn’t make me look shorter or frumpy, and I feel like I found it. My top tip for styling straight leg jeans, find a way to define your waist.
My top two ways to do this are shorter tops and banded waist tops. I found two tops that fit this style and are also a little more loose and flowy, so you can see how it helps your outfit not look too baggy. The pink cropped sweater creates a clear line for my waist. The cropped look brings this line a little bit highter to my more natural waist line. This allows my legs to look longer and the loose jean fit to not look as loose. This works best with a high waist jean.
My second way to define the waist is to find a top with a banded waist like this black top (previously seen here and currently on sale!). The smock waist band pulls in and defines wear the waist line sits, so you see loose on top and loose bottom, but you have something in the middle breaking up the two parts and cinching in a waist line. This does not need to be super tight or anything, just something to break up the looser fits.
With my petite height I also like adding in a neutral heel or classic pump to also help create an elongated look with my leg. It’s one of my go to petite styling tricks. Grab a pair of straight leg jeans, and give these styling tips a try.
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
pink cardigan sweater (also here) | slim straight leg jeans | white tank top | block heel sandals | layered necklace | stud earrings | black long sleeve top | black heels
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