summer 2018

{H&M Stripe Maxi Dress (sold out online, but available in stores), J. CREW Straw Tote, LANVIN Sandals}

Sometimes the best things in life only cost $17.99…

I recently purchased this dress from H&M and was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved it when it arrived in the mail. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s hard for me to get out and shop like I used to since having a baby. So I’ve been doing TONS of online shopping as of late. Easy, breezy maxi dresses like these are a lifesaver for me during the summer because they’re so easy to throw on with a pair of sandals and GO!

Keep scrolling for a quick roundup of standout maxi dresses currently available at HM.com. Happy shopping!

More H&M Maxi Dresses

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{ZARA Stripe Shirtdress, PRADA Sunglasses, RALPH LAUREN Bag, G.H. BASS Sneakers}

There’s nothing like a crisp, cool cotton shirtdress for the dog days of summer. They’re a wardrobe staple that never goes out of style. I love how you can dress them up or down with just a simple change of shoes and accessories. I’m a sucker for versions with unique details, like the contrast stripes and handkerchief hemline on the one I’m wearing here.

Keep scrolling for a few others I’ve had my eye on recently.

Shop My Favorite Shirtdresses

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{ASOS Stripe Maxi Dress, FOREVER 21 Straw Hat, RALPH LAUREN Bag, J. CREW Sandals}

Dressing my postpartum body has been a lot of trial and error over these past few weeks – especially since I can’t zip around the city and spend hours in and out of fitting rooms like I used to. To compensate, I’ve been doing a LOT of online shopping (and returning!) to try and figure out what works for my new physique. This dress I recently picked up at ASOS was a pleasant surprise. I added it to my cart on whim and was so pleased with how it turned out. So much so, that I immediately popped the tags, threw on some sandals and a straw hat and went for a stroll around the neighborhood.

About the Fit:
This dress fits true-to-size and hits right at the ankle on my 5’7″ frame. The bodice ties up in the cutest little bow in the back, and I love that it’s wide enough to cover up my bra. You can also easily adjust how tight or loose you want the bow, which means it works for a variety of cup sizes – a MUST for a nursing mama like me!