I see you, you are a busy woman who wants to lean into getting dressed with ease. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but you want to feel like you, use your wardrobe with a few new items here and there because if it’s a good deal you want to take it. I’ve got you. This is my go-to choice for an ease look when I just want to go the beach club for a leisurely afternoon. The best thing is that you can recreate this look with pieces you already own. Grab a pareo, a print casual skirt, a white tee or bodysuit and some sort of beachy accessories to elevate your look from a casual pool outfit of the day to a sophisticated sunset outfit of the day.

Back to DC content because spring and business casual dresses are my cardio. Also Memorial Day is 3 weeks away, how did that happen?! Back to business. I borrowed this bright red lightweight tweed dress from my friend. So cute but I would have gotten the size 2 if I was buying it just to have a little more wiggle room or I would have sewed the front just to play it safe. The shape is what I always look for and what works for my petite body. I’m a dress girl through and through. Midweight dress, crew neck dress, mini length dress translate to spring and summer office dress, business casual outfit for the months to come.

Lightweight dress you can wear with sneakers for walking around all day, sandals for dinner or walking to nearby breakfast places. Wear it to the office on casual Friday, to brunch on the weekend or out east at Wolffer’s. this dress style is something I always carry with me when traveling. You can wear it by itself or with a shawl, cardigan, light jacket or sweater for cooler morning temperatures when you are walking around. It’s all about intentional wardrobe. How you style your clothes in your 40s with what you already have but making subtle changes. You don’t need to change your entire wardrobe but add a few key pieces you can mix it up with.

Happy May, friends! I love spring and getting dressed for the office feels much lighter. I hope you’re diving into May with confidence and ease. Now, let’s talk about This Favorite Daughter linen super easy dress is perfect as we ease into spring and summer time. It’s similar to the Veronica Beard ones but at a much more affordable price point plus it’s 40% off at Shopbop. Do you know that if you buy it full price and you reach out to the retailer within 1-2 weeks of your purchase, they will often give you the discount and reimburse you for it?