Trying To Get My Spring On!

Hey everyone! It’s been a cold and gray week here, but I’m getting spring fever! The days are longer and I can hear the Redwing Blackbirds and the Sandhill Cranes and I saw my first Robin last week. Now is the time I really want to start to lighten up my clothes and start wearing some of the super cute spring dresses I’m seeing in stores now.

Trying to get my spring on! - www.whenthegirlsrule.com

This pretty dress is sleeveless with thin fabric and I’m considering wearing it to a wedding this summer, however, this time of the year, I need my ever-faithful moto jacket and tall boots. I love the pattern of this fabric and the armholes are the perfect size for summertime because they’re not too big, so no worries about showing my bra. Maybe designers were listening to us last summer complaining about the gigantic arm holes?

Trying to get my spring on! - www.whenthegirlsrule.com

It does have some seams around the middle, under the bust, so it gives some shape without being restrictive. The fabric is almost performance fabric, like you’d see on athletic wear, so it doesn’t cling, just glides nicely. The jacket is old (you’ve seen it hundreds of times — I can’t help it. I love it!) but a similar one is here and plus size option here, both from a brand I like for our shape.

Trying to get my spring on! - www.whenthegirlsrule.com

If you follow any fashion blogs you see a trend now of mixing casual items with dressy items. I like the idea because it gets your “Sunday best” out of your closet and worn, but calms it down for more casual outings. Same with the casual items. Wearing them with something dressier makes them more acceptable for times when they would have been too casual. This is a good strategy for getting more wear out of the items you already own.

Trying to get my spring on! - www.whenthegirlsrule.com

I’m seeing a lot of dresses in the “sheath” style that looks good on our shape. Just make sure it doesn’t have the horizontal seam at the midsection separating the top from the skirt part, since usually they make those dimensions too slim for anyone whose waist is wider. Also, make sure the fabric has some stretch so it will fit well in the bust.

Have a great weekend everyone and don’t forget I’m still waiting for some more RSVP’s to the blog birthday party. If you have no idea what I’m talking about check out the invite here.

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12 Comments

  1. Okay—ooops…
    I meant to say that my step mom (the 60’s model on my blog) has a dress like this.
    I’m going to send her the link to your post so she can see you layer it like this. I know when I’m styling her, sometimes she thinks I’m crazy (well, I am, but….)
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

  2. I love,this! I am trying to,figure out retirement wardrobe on a budget and I’m struggling with style. I have half way thought about a blog but I’m starting with you! Thanks!

  3. Hi Julia,
    I loved the dress on you. I clicked on the link and purchased the dress in the purple/green version. I hope you get some $$ credit. I’m not sure how it works. Anyway, I’m looking forward to spring, too. I’m celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary in Palm Springs in April, and this dress is definitely coming with me. What sold me was not only your photos but the one review on the JC Penney site that said it didn’t cling to the tummy. Btw, did you find the dress true to size? I wear a 12 and that’s what I ordered.

    1. Yes, I do find it true to size. I wear a size 16 and it was spot-on. And yes, I do receive a dollar or two for every purchase or a couple of pennies for each click so thank you! Happy anniversary too! Thirty years is a feat and I hope you have a great time!

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