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What I Wore in April

spring outfit ideas | casual at home outfits | Affordable fashion blog Lady in Violet

Well my April outfits looked a little bit different than normal!  I put on my workout clothes every morning, so I would be motivated to do my morning yoga and lunch walk.  At the start of the month,  I would stay in them all day and change into my pjs in the evening.  Towards the end of the month, I started changing into casual dresses or jeans outfits a few days a week after my lunch time walk.  I still kept the outfits pretty casual, and it felt nice to put some outfits together.

Flowy swing style dresses are one of my favorites right now!  This dress style is super comfy for lounging around the house and makes me feel a little dressed up.  My poor heels probably miss me.  I spent most of the month in a combination of my slippers, sneakers, and Tory Burch Sandals.

Keep scrolling to check out my spring comfy at home outfits from April!

casual outfit | pink plaid top with distressed jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Our Easter Photo!
Pink Plaid Top | Similar Jeans | Sandals | c/o Earrings | Rug

summer outfit | black sleeveless dress with small crossbody purse | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in violet

Black Dress | c/o Small Crossbody Bag | Sandals | Sunglasses

casual outfit | black tank top with gray distressed jeans | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Black Tank Top | Light Gray Jeans | Slippers are old by Fuzzy Babba

comfy outfit | purple print swing dress | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Dress (also available here)

comfy at home outfit | floral kimono with black leggings | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Floral Kimono | White Tank Top | Black Leggings

spring outfit | pink babydoll top with sleeves and light gray jeans | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Pink Floral Babydoll Top | Light Gray Jeans

workout outfit with blue tank top and purple leggings | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Blue Cropped Tank Top | Similar Leggings  | Same Leggings (color not available)| Same Sneakers, Different Color

walking outfit | black jacket with black leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Jacket |Leggings | Similar Sneakers | Headband – doesn’t move while I workout!

loungewear outfit | black thermal long sleeve top with cropped jogger pants | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Black Thermal Top | Cropped Jogger Pants

summer outfit | striped tank top with distressed shorts | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Striped Tank Top | Similar Shorts

spring outfit | blue swing cami top with light gray distressed jeans | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Swing Cami Top | Light Gray Jeans | Sandals

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How to Pick the Right Denim Color for Your Outfit

how top pick the right denim color | what jeans to wear | Everyday style blog Lady in violet

I’ve shared a few posts breaking down how I build an outfit. Today, I thought I would do something a little different and show how changing one item can change the overall look of your outfit.  When I’m putting together a look, one of the bigger decisions to make is which jeans to wear.  I consider factors like where I’m headed and the overall vibe I want to achieve with my look. To show how one simple swap can change your outfit, I kept all other details the same.  Keep scrolling to learn about how to pick the right denim color for your outfit.

summer outfit | ruffle hem cami top | dark wash jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

DARK WASH JEANS – A must have for any closet.  Dark wash jeans can create both a polished and casual look depending on the darkness of the jeans.  I tend to pick these jeans for when I’m heading somewhere casual, but still want to give of a polished look.  Dark wash jeans are also great for a casual work environment.

casual outfit with black skinny jeans and espadrille wedges | Personal Styling Blog Lady in Violet

BLACK JEANS – I wear my black jeans the most in fall and winter.  Black denim is an easy way to make an outfit look a little more dressed up since they sometimes can look similar to black dress pants.  Black jeans are great for evening looks when you want to wear jeans but also want to look a little dressier than normal blue jeans.

summer outfit | tie strap top with white jeans | Attainable Style Blog Lady in Violet

WHITE JEANS – The perfect color to dress up your spring and summer outfits!  White jeans are also great to pair with neutrals for a winter white look.  If you are headed to a nicer event where you can still get away with jeans, white denim is the perfect choice.  It adds an instant polished dressiness to your outfit.

how to pick the right jeans for your outfit | distressed denim | Attainable Style Blog Lady in Violet

DISTRESSED JEANS – If you are looking to give an all casual vibe, the distressed jeans are perfect.  Great for heading out to daytime parties and casual gatherings.  You can also use distressed jeans to dress down a fancy top and make it look more casual.

casual outfit | gray skinny jeans tank top with ruffle hem | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

GRAY JEANS – I think gray denim walks the line between day and night, casual and polished.  It’s not a common jean color, so you can wear it to a variety of events and use it when you want something different.   If you are heading to a dressier jeans event, gray may or may not work. I would opt for white on this one.  Gray jeans work well for casual evenings and daytime.

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Navy Floral Top + White Shorts

spring outfits | navy floral top with white cuffed shorts | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

summer outfits | navy and yellow floral blouse paired with white cotton shorts | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual summer outfit | white cotton shorts with laser cut wedges | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual spring outfit | yellow blue floral print blouse with a circle straw purse | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring outfit | navy blue floral print top with white dress shorts | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Hello friends!  How was your Easter Weekend?  I was kinda nervous that I would go stir crazy with 3 days all at home, but I really came to appreciate the stillness and relaxation of the weekend. The weather was for the most part gorgeous so I took advantage with some longer walks and more time out on the patio.

Since I’m doing Whole 30, it was definitely the healthiest Easter for me on record.  I did miss my grandma’s Easter dessert buffet a little though.  Probably didn’t help scrolling through Instagram and seeing everyone’s Easter desserts, lol.  I did see some cute ideas with the Peeps marshmallows for next year! I saw them included in rice crispy treats and smores desserts.  They look so yummy and colorful.

When I posted my Spring survey a few weeks back, I received a request for more shorts outfits.  Shorts are something that I have to try on in store.  So once the stores open up, I’m planning to get a few new pairs.  Until then, I’m going to be styling some of my current pairs like these white ones.  FYI – these are still available on sale, but with very limited sizing.

White cotton shorts are a must have for me in the shorts department.  I love how easily they dress up a look!  With hot Spring and Summer weather, dress shorts are a great option for dressy outdoor events.  Much like with white jeans, white shorts are great for really bringing out the colors in your top.

This navy and yellow top fits my versatility desires to a T! For Spring and Summer, it pairs perfectly with white bottoms.  It’s a great length for pairing with shorts.  You can also pair it with dark wash jeans and brown wedges or distressed jeans and flat sandals for a more casual look.  In the fall, dark wash jeans or black jeans with brown boots or booties will be perfect!  You can also pair this top with dark blue jeans and tan brown heels for all of the seasons.

I love accessorizing with colors in the top.  I pulled out these yellow statement earrings from last summer to showcase the yellow, and I opted for my cooler toned stone bangles to help bring out the lighter blue in the print.

summer outfit | blue floral printed top paired with cute white shorts | Affordable Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual outfit | yellow statement earrings | circle crossbody bag | Everyday Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | white cuffed shorts | nude colored wedge sandals | Petite Fashion blogger Lady in Violet

casual outfits | navy short sleeve top with white dress shorts | Popular Fashion Blogs Lady in Violet

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Pink Vintage Floral Dress

spring outfit | pink floral dress | nude colored sandals | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

summer outfit | pink floral shift dress | stone bangle bracelets | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring outfit | straw circle purse | taupe block heel sandals | Southern Style Blog Lady in Violet

easter outfit idea | pink vintage floral print dress | block heel sandals | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Looking for a wear now and wear later dress?  This boxy shirtdress is perfect!  I wore this pink vintage floral dress out for a grocery store run the other day.  Since it was the first time that I’d left my apartment in awhile, I figured I would dress up for the occasion.  This dress was so comfy that I ended up keeping it on for the rest of the day and evening.  The oversized fit makes it the perfect dress to wear around the house because it makes it super comfy.   If you are looking to mix up your at home look, I highly recommend a swing style dress!

For Spring and Summer, this pink dress will also work for any showers you have to attend.  This dress is that good mix of dressy and casual.  Your shoes and accessories really decide on the final look.  Flat sandals or wedges will dress down the look and give you something more casual for weekend brunch or a family gathering.

My favorite part of this dress is the pink vintage floral print. It’s really what sold me on this dress. It is such a gorgeous and feminine print.  A heads up on sizing, this dress runs really big! I’m wearing an XXS. I would recommend going down 1-2 sizes on this dress.

If you also follow me on Instagram, you saw that I am doing Whole 30 for the month of April.  I figured it was kind of a good time with no plans happening this month.  The beginning usually leaves you a little tired, and I have definitely been feeling it.  I slept 9 hours one night!! I couldn’t believe it.  I think this round has been easier than my first time, probably because of the stay at home.  It’s helping not snack all day for sure.  I’m planning to spend my long Easter weekend prepping some fun new content for you guys and relaxing a bit.  I hope ya’ll have a happy and fabulous Easter Weekend!

shower outfit idea | pink floral short sleeve shirtdress | nude colored heels | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

summer outfit | dark pink floral pint dress | gold stone bangles | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring outfits | straw crossbody bag suede | block heel sandals | 30+ Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual wedding outfit | pink floral shirtdress | light colored heeled sandals | Popular Fashion blog Lady in Violet

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