Dressing Room | Workwear & Summer Styles

Good morning friends! Yay for Friday! Do you have any fun weekend plans?  I was able to reserve a spot at the pool for me and the kids for Saturday morning and I’m so glad because Houston is SO hot right now!

Most evenings we head outside and hang out with the neighbors and their kids and were were all just saying how hot this summer is shaping up to be!  It will be 7pm and we’re all standing outside sweating!  What about in your part of the world?

With my mom helping some, I was able to publish 5 blog posts this week!  That’s rare, I usually do 3-4, but I’m so glad you enjoyed the Making the Most of (the rest of) 2020.  I think we’re all in agreement that we can still chose to do great things in 2020 and have some fun this summer.

Many of the Best Sales are still going strong and if you need some gift ideas for Dad, go here!

TOP SELLERS

I love seeing what y’all like each week, and here were your faves!

I wore this pretty aqua tiered dress this week and y’all loved it when I showed it on Stories.  It’s lined and slightly longer in the back. 40% off

This Scoop Neck Tank has been a favorite for many weeks! I have the light light blue and rust orange and wear mine often.  They fit TTS and are on sale under $10!

These wedges are a perfect combo of sporty and chic with the white sole and snakeskin print.  Fits TTS & 40% off

Kate Spade sunnies are great quality and universally flattering and instantly make you look 10x cooler! 30% off

These gold beaded stretch bracelets come in a set of 2 (15% off with code PISA15) and I love them so much that they are in my June Loves GIVEAWAY!  Make sure to subscribe here to be entered to win!

DRESSING ROOM | WORKWEAR & SUMMER STYLES

SIZE REFERENCE : I’m super petite, 5’1, 105, 34D.  I usually wear 0P or 25 in jeans and XS or 0P tops.

Accessories Worn: Gold Beaded BraceletsWrap BraceletInitial Necklace

SHORTS

Summer outfit - blue shorts and top

Ruffle Sleeve TopShorts 40% offSandals 40% off 

Isn’t this an adorable weekend outfit? I usually reach for jean shorts, but I do appreciate a slightly elevated shorts outfit that can be worn to lunch or a school function.  The heeled sandals dress up the look and accentuate your legs, but flat sandals would work too.

Summer outfit - blue shorts and top

The shorts are darling with blue stripes, a coordinating tie belt, pockets and an elasticized back for a better fit.

Shorts Fit : I sized down to XXS

I literally want this ruffled sleeve top in every color- even the green and I hardly ever wear green.  But, as you’ll see later in this post, the green dress is one of my favorite things in this try-on.  I guess it’s becoming a new fave! The top is nice and soft and fits beautifully.  You’ll be able to mix and match it with jeans, shorts and skirts.

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XS

Summer outfit - jean shorts and white tee

Shorts 33% off TopSandals 30% off

This is more like an everyday summer outfit around here.  The jean shorts are a wardrobe staple and keep selling out in this darker wash, but luckily, they keep getting restocked.  The lighter blue is a pretty option too.

The top has a high curved neckline and fun crochet sleeve.

Shorts Fit : I’m wearing a size 25

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XXSP, prefer XSP

Jeans and striped sweater

Shorts 33% off Sweater

Are you a fan of pairing lightweight sweaters with shorts? I am for sure and really like the pretty stripes in this one!  It could also be dressed up for work with slacks.

Sweater Fit : I’m wearing size XS

WHITE JEANS 

Summer Outfit - white jeans and sweater tank

White Jeans 40% offShimmer Tank 40% off Sandals

Ready for more white jeans outfits? I love the way gold and white look together and this shimmer sweater tank is in my June Loves GIVEAWAY too.  But now I’m noticing I got a couple snags on it! 🙁

The white jeans are a major Must Have! They are everything you want white jeans to be- opaque, not too legging-ish, and actually flatter your legs with a high rise and zip fly.  They also have a raw edge hem.

Summer Outfit - white jeans and sweater tank

Jeans Fit : I’m wearing size 0P

Sweater Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

Summer Outfit - white jeans and smocked top

White Jeans • Smocked Floral TopClear Heels

I love the look of this black floral top with the white jeans, but of course, it would also look great with black or blue jeans. It has a smocked waist and at the sleeves.  It’s a bit sassy, perfect for an evening out- but see my fit tip below- you may want to size up!

Summer Outfit - white jeans and smocked top

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XS, and was way too tight across the back- size up!

White JeansPeplum Top 40% offSandals | Peplum TopWhite ShortsSandals

If you’ve been looking for a lightweight, classic pair of shorts for our hot days, try these linen pull on shorts by Caslon.  They have a comfortable wider elastic waistband and a functional drawstring waist.  I like that they have pockets and a 3″ inseam.  You can machine wash them and they come in several colors.

Shorts Fit : I’m wearing size XS

The top is so cute and easy to wear with a pull-on style and slight peplum hem.  You’ll see that this pretty aqua floral pattern comes in a dress too.

Floral peplum top

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

Summer stripe sweater

Striped Sweater

Super sweet summer sweater with a bit of shimmer and stripes.  It’s a 3/4 length sleeve and looks great with white jeans now and on into Fall.

Sweater Fit : I’m wearing size XXS

Summer sweater

Striped SweaterSandals | Paper Bag Waist Pants

You can also dress the sweater up with a pair of khaki pants or the paper bag waist pants if you have them.  This pair is from Amazon and they are so good! They’re meant to be a more crop length, but on me (5’1) they fit to my ankle.

Paper Bag Waist Pants Fit : I’m wearing size XS

WORKWEAR 

Sweater and paper bag waist pants

Short Sleeve Sweater $20Paper Bag Waist PantsNude Heels

A short sleeve option is this cream colored lightweight sweater.  It’s DARLING with the ruffle sleeve and of course, it’s super versatile.

Sweater and paper bag waist pants

Sweater Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

Work outfit pants and sweater

Short Sleeve Sweater • Pants •  Amazon Belt •  Nude Heels

I tried the Riviera pants at Loft in this chambray blue and also white.  They are a mid-rise crop length with enough stretch to make them comfortable for a long workday, but not so much that they’ll stretch out with wear.  They zip closed in the front with a hook/bar closure and front slash pockets.  I like the modern, slim fit and belt loops that let you accessorize with a belt.

This chambray color has a bit of texture that is reminiscent of a suit pant, so they’ll be easy to dress up with a button-down top or cami and cardigan.

Work outfit pants and sweater

Pants Fit : I’m wearing size 0P

Work wear white pants and peplum tank

TopWhite PantsNude Heels

The white pair are great for Summer!  Super fresh looking and the

Work wear white pants and peplum tank

Pants Fit : I’m wearing size 0P

Flare Crop PantsTankClear Heels

Tank Fit : I’m wearing size XS

Pants Fit : I’m wearing size XS

Flare Crop PantsTankJean JacketMiller Sandals | White BlazerTankNude Heels

JEANS

Summer outfit black tank and jeans

Madewell JeansTankBeltLeopard Heels

Jeans Fit : I’m wearing size 24

black tank

Tank Fit : I’m wearing size XS

Jeans Fit : I’m wearing size 24

floral peplum tank and jeans

Madewell JeansFloral Peplum TopClear Heel Sandals

 

floral peplum tank and jeans

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XS

Jeans Fit : I’m wearing size 24

Check top and jeans

Check Top • Madewell JeansBlack Heels

 

Check top and jeans

Jeans Fit : I’m wearing size 24

Top Fit : I’m wearing size US2 

Jeans and halter tank

Colorblock Top • GAP Crop Jeans • Nude Heels

 

Jeans and halter tank

Tank Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

Jeans and sweater top

Striped Sweater Madewell JeansNude Heels

Jeans and sweater top

Sweater Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

SKIRTS & DRESSES

Striped skirt and ruffle sleeve top

Ruffle Sleeve TopSkirt • Clear Heels

Striped skirt and ruffle sleeve top

Skirt Fit : I’m wearing size XSP and would recommend sizing down 1

Top Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

trapeze dress

DressSandals

Dress Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

DressWedges

Amazon Belt

Dress Fit : I’m wearing size XSP

Print Wrap DressClear Heels

Dress Fit : I’m wearing size 0

Dress Fit : I’m wearing size 0

Green Floral Maxi Dress

Green DressClear Heels

Dress Fit : I’m wearing a size 2

 

WEEKEND STEALS

NORDSTROM • 60% off all sale styles

LOFT • 40% off full price styles, up to 70% off sale items

AMERICAN EAGLE • Up to 60% off everything

ABERCROMBIE • Summer sale, up to 50% off + an extra 20% off your entire purchase

ANN TAYLOR • 300 styles under $25

BANANA REPUBLIC • Up to 50% off everything + additional 10% off

CRATE & BARREL • Up to 40% off outdoor furniture

GAP • Up to 60% off everything

POTTERY BARN • Up to 20% off

SEPHORA • Free shipping on all orders, code FREESHIP

SOMA • Extra 25% off bras

Have a fantastic weekend friends!

 

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Meet Megan

Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!

6 Comments

  1. I think some of your content got lost. The text stops right after the Riviera pants. There is no description of the items, just the sizing. The description of the white pants cuts off mid-sentence. Totally ignore this if that’s the way it was supposed to be!

    1. Jenelle! I’m SO sorry and embarrassed about that! I spent so much time writing out all the descriptions and comments and somehow half of them didn’t save! Grrrr!!! I’ll have a live try-on on Stories on Sunday if you want to check that out- it will have more details! You can watch it on my Instagram Stories @honeywerehome 🙂

  2. I just bought the shimmer top, white & blue tank top & ivory multi sweater tank. You are a good & bad influence but we have such similar styles. I really enjoy all your finds & I got the sweaters at 40% off & the tanks were $8. I missed loft so much. Thank you for reintroducing.

  3. I LOVE everybody look you out together and would really love to buy it through your link, but I can’t figure out how to get it through my prime too.

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