Easy Swing Dresses are the best.
Not worrying about matching a top and bottom is also kind of the best. It feels like Kyle and I are constantly on the go so I have really tried to maximize functionality and comfort with the items that I have in my closet. If something isn’t practical or able to be worn both to the office and for happy hour, then it’s likely not going to end up in my shopping cart. I like to kill as many birds with one stone as possible. Of course that is totally metaphoric since I have never killed a bird in my life — I leave that to the husband. HA! 😉 But in all seriousness, I’ve lately found myself drawn towards soft, flattering swing dresses in an array of colors. I love that with a wedge and statement necklace they look very chic but with a denim jacket and sneakers you can be fashionable at a ball game.
Whenever I can wear a sports bra while being ‘dressed up,’ it’s a win!
Maybe I am the only adult female who has this adverse reaction to wearing real bras {#smallchestprobs} but when I can wear a sports bra, or no bra for that matter, I am so much happier. Like I seriously think my mood is somewhat based on the type of bra I have on. A little too much information? Sorry. Kind of. 😉 I’m just being totally real. So when I was at Nordstrom in the Mall of America and saw this {forgive me, I can’t find the color option online but my girlfriend just confirmed it’s still in the store!} swing dress for under $40, I knew I needed it. I already have it in this, this, and this version but the navy with thin, red stripes just looked like nothing else I had so clearly that meant I needed it. The way I justify my purchases can be embarrassing sometimes…oh well. When I like something, I tend to over-indulge in it. Case in point: Lush Swing Dresses from Nordstrom.
Work or play, this can do it all.
It really can. I wore this exact look to run errands in and then swapped out the gladiators for these heeled sandals and this clutch to head to dinner. I love that there was no thought or effort into changing for a different event but instead I am able to get so much use out of this. When Winter comes–gross, can’t believe I just wrote that–I will likely knot the dress into more of a shirt look and add some kind of blazer over top with skinnys to transition it into a year-round staple. Did everyone have great weekends!? We FINALLY were in Omaha, with no guests, for the entire weekend which meant lots of Spring cleaning, a closet overhaul for me {TONS of new stuff listed to my Poshmark closet, username: @brekruse}, getting some sun, & a sushi date. The best kind of weekend for sure.
Shop the Look:
Dress / Sandals (last season, this Spring’s version here) / Bag (also love this color)
Oh I love dresses like these!! Not wind friendly for sure, but SO comfy!! You look fantastic! xo
You are 1000% right, swing dresses are THE BEST! I also love those sandals. Your accessories are always on point!! <3
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I love dresses for that very reason – an easy ‘outfit!’
Lauren
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Super cute! Dresses can be so much easier than separates 🙂
Kristin what a beautiful find! I’m all for ease, comfort and style!
Super cute! If I was preggers right now, it would probably be on my list of dresses to buy this summer!
Adorable! And I am 100% with you on the bra thing and #smallchestprobs!
I love this swing dress! I’m a huge fan of navy with any and all stripes! I love that you paired it with the flat lace-up sandals! You look so pretty and Spring-y!
Whenever I can wear a sports bra while being ‘dressed up,’ it’s a win!
I literally shop to find outfits I can wear sports bras in!!!
We are seriously the same, lol.
Love it boo!
xo
Krista
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I love this! I agree, so easy to wear to work when you don’t have to coordinate a top and bottom 🙂
I love your bag!! Like you said, dresses are the best because there’s less fuss in styling them. Also, LOL about the sportsbra. I do that too sometimes.
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Thanks Kristin for your advice! Love this swing dress! It’s effortless chic and so convenient!
Best,
Julia
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Swing dresses are great, aren’t they? They’re so comfy and provide such ease of movement. I love this dress on you Kristin! Xoxo
hahah I love that you added the part about wearing a sports bra whenever you can! I am definitely going to try that. xoxo, Lauren
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How perfect is this dress??? Seriously! And I need gladiator flats in my wardrobe!
XO,
Anna
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I love how easy breezy swing dresses are, and this one looks especially lovely on you!! I like that you don’t have to worry about your underwear line showing : )
This dress is spring and summer perfection! Also how cute is your bag?? So loving it Kristen!
xoxo, Jenna
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Lol, not wind friendly for sure!! But such a cute dress and I love your sandals!! Xo, Roselyn
i love good swing dress! your so funny about a sport bra- i have never thought about wearing one with clothes- thats a good idea though. i may start!Xo, Tara
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I love dresses like this and have several in my closet already.
That bag is so cute! It pairs so well with that dress. I am such a fan of swing dresses, I can’t have enough of them! Especially love the stripes on this one!
Obsessed with the easy-breeziness of swing dresses! This one is adorable on you!
xoxo, CiCi
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Looks like such a comfortable dress for summer!
Emily at Style Cubby
YES! Sports bras while still being dressed up are the absolute best. Hugs, Kait
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Love this dress! And FYI, your cute short hair is making me want to chop mine off! You are so gorgeous!
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Oh gosh, I have such hair envy when I see your posts! Maybe we can trade for a few days 😉 Thanks for the love!!!
So gorgeous! love your dress!
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