Pictured from L to R:
Green Wrap Dress | Gingham Mini Dress | Blue Maxi Dress | Green Jacket | White Poplin Shirt | High Waist Jeans | Black Poplin Duster
SWIPE TO SHOP OUTFITS
Wear these outfits on vacation and when you're back home...
I've had quite a few of my private clients ask me for help with putting together outfits for their upcoming spring getaways.
Below are five of my favorite looks I put together on my most recent trip to Nordstrom that I'll be recommending to them. Take a peek and let me know what you think...
Press the play arrow on the video above to listen to my commentary on each piece, The video will follow along as you scroll down the page.
In a sea of dresses, I found this Karma long sleeve Gingham mini dress from Vero Moda with a hemline that hit perfectly above my knees (I’m 5’3”, by the way). I was tickled it was only $69! I'm wearing a small (4-6) and it is true to size. I would have a Nordstrom seamstress put a stitch or snap in that neckline to keep it closed, to make me feel a little more secure.
"So flattering. Not too short!"
I sized down to an xsmall in this stretch cotton wrap dress by Caslon. You can tie it as loosely or as tight as you need. The dark shade and the fabric weight hid all my lady lumps. Adding a hat livens up the outfit, makes doing your hair a breeze! The black knotted sandal is under $100 and so so comfortable.
"Fits the body without being too fitted."
SPOTLIGHT: Two Ways to Style a Sleeveless Jumpsuit
SPOTLIGHT:
Two Ways to Style a Sleeveless Jumpsuit
I brought in the waist of this pleat back poplin duster by Nordstrom with a leopard belt and added a “sensible but fashionable” sandal. You could also lose the belt and lighten the sandal. Wear it loose and breezy... unbutton it and wear it open. Or wear it as a swimsuit coverup. So many ways to wear this piece!
"Wear it open with a pair of skinny jeans like a jacket."
Maxi skirts and dresses are popular every summer but this year the trend exploded. I just saw JLo rocking one a couple of weeks ago, as a matter of fact. No self-tanner or shaving necessary... so when I’m in a hurry, this is what I grab. The pretty soft gold block heel sandal I paired the tiered ruffle maxi dress by BTFL-Life with elevates the look and goes with everything!
"The ruffles make a slight 'v' that emphasizes the waist and gives you a little shape."
SPOTLIGHT: Four Ways to Style a Denim Shirt Jacket
SPOTLIGHT:
Four Ways to Style a Denim Shirt Jacket
I found this lightweight quilted jacket by Nordstrom that was almost identical to the coveted Rag & Bone style recently in stores. This one was not quite as boxy and its wayyyy less. Roll up the sleeves to make it more relaxed. The color is soft and spring-y, light enough to take on the plane and pack away easily. If it gets cool at night, wear your denim, add the leopard belt. The pink loafer slips on and off easily at the airport, pretty enough you could also wear them with the shirt dress or gingham dress I shared above!