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Can you believe it’s time again for my monthly book review?!

These are the books I read in May:

⭐️ Good Little Wives
⭐️ King of Wrath
⭐️ Moti on the Water (didn’t finish)
⭐️ When the Summer Was Ours
⭐️ Before the Fall
⭐️ The Wife Stalker
⭐️ The Shippers

I’ve been excited to read Katherine Center’s newest book (The Shippers) and it did not disappoint!

Can you believe it’s time again for my monthly book review?! These are the books I read in May: ⭐️ Good Little Wives ⭐️ King of Wrath ⭐️ Moti on the Water (didn’t finish) ⭐️ When the Summer Was Ours ⭐️ Before the Fall ⭐️ The Wife Stalker ⭐️ The Shippers I’ve been excited to read Katherine Center’s newest book (The Shippers) and it did not disappoint!

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Good Little Wives - by Abby Drake (Paperback) | Target

Before the Fall - by Noah Hawley (Paperback) | Target

The Wife Stalker: A Novel | Amazon (US)

When the Summer Was Ours: A Novel | Amazon (US)

Moti on the Water | Amazon (US)

King of Wrath - by Ana Huang (Paperback) | Target

The Shippers - by Katherine Center (Hardcover) | Target

I’m loving this 2pc Amazon set! It’s made really well - the shorts are lined and have pockets and a drawstring waist. The top is heavy enough to not be see through, but light enough for summer - and the buttons are fabric covered.

Both pieces could be worn separately too. The shorts would be so cute with a camisole or a white tank.

I’m wearing a small and would say it fits true to size. If you want a more relaxed fit, you may want to size up.

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Last night was SINGO at the country club again, and this time I wore this cute distressed denim Amazon dress (wearing a small), paired with a heel, and a Twilly.

I’m loving the little pleats on this cute Amazon top! It’s a little bit tight across my chest, so if you’re a C cup or more, you may want to size up.

I paired the top with my white Kut from the Kloth pants and Sam Edelman sandals that I’m apparently obsessed with.

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This little leopard Amazon dress makes getting ready a breeze! I let it do all the work, keeping accessories at a minimum.

I’m wearing a small, my usual size.

I loved this Marine Layer dress so much, I added another one to my closet.

It’s honestly such a comfy dress. I would say it runs true to size (I’m in a small), but if you want a slightly looser fit, you could size up.

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Polished lazy = easy and comfy but put together enough to go to dinner.

I honestly just wanted to be comfortable last night, so I put on this Marine Layer maxi dress I’ve had for a couple of years and added a linen Z Supply button up to wear in the restaurant.

The exact dress is no longer available but I’ve linked a similar print and style.

This dress is seriously one of the softest dresses I’ve ever owned. It has a generous amount of stretch, pockets, and is so soft.
Did I mention it’s soft? 😉

I’m wearing a small, which is my usual size. It also comes in other colors and I think I may need another! Perfect now for summer, but will be so cute for fall too with a denim jacket and boots.

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Cupshe pieces to infuse a little fun into your summer wardrobe!

Sizes and fit notes on video!

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It’s SINGO Tuesday at the country club (BINGO, but with music!), and tonight’s categories are 80s hair bands and 90s party mix. 🎉

I’m wearing my linen pants from Boston Proper (size down in these) and a free people tank. My new Amazon denim jacket is going along because it’s always cold in there, and my readers are making their club debut. I’ll link them in case you need your own pair!

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This Amazon dress is so cute AND it’s perfect for a summer day to a summer night.

The rick rack trim, the ruffled neckline, the pockets - it has a lot of good things going for it! I’m wearing a small (my usual size). It’s almost snug in the chest but it still works (I’m a 34C).

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This cute little cover up that doubles as a summer strapless dress is currently on sale!

I’m wearing a medium, but I think my usual small would have worked fine also.
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The look of a vest with the comfort of a soft sweater! Faux buttons and a flattering cut. So cute! I’m wearing a small. Also comes in other colors!

I’m wearing a small in the leopard pants.

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These denim pieces from Amazon are perfect for summer!

The distressed dress with 3/4 sleeves is cute AND comfy since it’s oversized. It would be so cute for a country concert outfit with boots!

The black “denim” dress is an immediate new favorite. They’re calling it denim, but it’s a really soft fabric. It has pockets and the cutest ruffle hem. I absolutely love this one!

The denim jacket is adorable with the scallop details. It’s a relaxed, oversized fit so if you want it more snug, I would suggest sizing down. I personally like the relaxed fit for summer.

I’m wearing a small in all three pieces (my usual size).

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When Mott & Bow asked me if they could send me some products to try, I said “sure!” I picked this amazing lounge set - I swear it feels like wearing nothing at all. It’s 90% modal and 10% spandex and I’m telling you it is SO GOOD! I’ve even been sleeping in it and I didn’t rip the pants off during the night!

Last night’s ‘fit for dinner at the country club included this cute little summer dress from Amazon. It’s lightweight, stretchy at the waist, and has pockets. I paired with the sandals I posted a few days ago and a belt. Dress runs true to size!

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Amazon Summer, but make it LEOPARD! 🐆

Strapless dress (comes with removable straps) runs true to size, I’m wearing a small. It’s so cute!

Maxi dress also runs true to size and would be really cute for a bathing suit cover up or a day dress.

The hi-lo skirt has pockets and a stretchy waistband and is true to size. Such a fun skirt!

I paired all of these with my favorite wedges from Viscata - these are the most comfortable shoes!

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Even at 44, I’m still just a girl playing dress up in her closet.

Fit note: size down in the shirt!
Also, skirt is vintage but I’m linking a similar style from Amazon!

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For Saturday night’s date night, I took this white set from Boston Proper and added a little brown and gold to it for a bit of contrast. The Underoutfit brown cami worked like a charm under the shirt, and the brown bag was the perfect finishing touch. In my opinion, nothing is more summer than a white and brown combo.

I’m wearing an XS in the top and pants (I’m usually a small).

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I’m loving these sandals! They were a spur of the moment buy when we were in Nashville a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve worn them a ton since. The color is so good and goes with so much!

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For a dentist appointment, comfort is key - but I still want to look like I made an effort.

These Amazon pants are perfect - they’re silky feeling, have a stretchy waistband, and have pockets. I’m wearing a small.

I paired them with a simple black top that I’ve had for years, along with an Amazon bag and Amazon sandals (both are designer looks for less).

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This set has become one of my favorite go-to outfits for both day and night. During the day, I pair it with sandals; at night, I pair it with my favorite Viscata wedges.

A set makes it so easy to get dressed and look put together. And the best part - these pieces are easy to mix and match with other things already in your closet.

I’m wearing a small in the pants and top. I’m 5’8” and these pants are the perfect length.

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The cutest little dress that goes from summer days to summer concert nights.

Fits true to size, I’m wearing a small. It’s a great stretchy/comfy material and the smocking is adorable. It’s exactly what I’d wear if I had a country concert to go to!

I’m wearing a 10 in the boots and would say they run a tiny bit big maybe, but I do have narrow feet.

Midlife style | summer concert outfits | summer outfits | boho looks

44 | mom to two girls - these are some of my favorite pieces I have lined up for summer rotation!

Let me know if you have any questions about sizing on any of these.

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The scallop detail on this dress is so sweet, and you know I love me some pockets!

This midi dress is perfect for running errands in a pair of sandals or add heels for a night out.

I’m wearing a small and would say it runs true to size. Comes in other colors too!

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Kept date night casual this week with my favorite new dress from Marine Layer. I cannot get enough of this dress - it’s so soft and so comfy, but still so feminine.

I paired it with my denim jacket (linked similar options), one of my favorite Amazon bags, and a pair of sandals.

Dress runs true to size and you will not regret adding it to your closet!

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This is such a great little Amazon summer dress! It’s lined, feels well made, and has packets. It’s also available in other colors, but I’m loving this green.

It does run big. I’m wearing my usual size (small) and it’s too big. I would size down to XS if they had it, but unfortunately they do not. If you like loose, then stick with your normal size.

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I wasn’t expecting to feel like Jessica Rabbit when I put this dress on, but that’s exactly what happened!

I did size up to a medium in this one for a little looser fit, but I think the small may have snatched me in even more. So if you want the full snatch, go with your normal size…if you want a more comfy feel, size up.

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I wore this dress to dinner last night, and absolutely loved it! It’s seriously so soft and comfy. Perfect for day to night. Style casually with sandals like I did, or throw on a wedge to dress it up a bit.

I’m wearing a small and would say it’s true to size.

Dress is paired with a new pair of Sam Edelman sandals (linked, true to size) and one of my favorite Amazon bags.

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Cupshe try-on haul - a swimsuit, maxi dresses, mini dresses, and a romper all in one place. Linked everything with fit notes for women in their 40s that want to put a little fun in their summer wardrobe.

Use code gold15 for 15% off orders $70+

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It’s SINGO Tuesday at the country club again!

It’s chilly and rainy today, so I went with my trust old boots + a little denim dress from Amazon, along with a vintage Neiman Marcus jacket.

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If you’re looking for affordable, modest swimsuits, I’ve got you!

I’m wearing a small in all 3 and am happy to report the torso length works for me!

The blue one has ties to keep the skirt from floating up in the water!

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The kind of top that a 44yo mom can throw on and still look put together.

I’m wearing a small.

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I’ve been in Dearborn, MI this week for a Ford dealer conference and today we visited Greenfield Village - it’s really like stepping back in time!

My Hill House dresses are always some of my favorites for activities like this! I’m wearing a small.

Cute summer finds that won’t break the bank!

The denim dress is going to get a lot of wear this summer, it’s so comfy!

I would say all are true to size, but size up on the striped dress if you want a looser fit.

Amazon | summer styles | affordable

I’ve been waiting a couple of weeks to get the chance to wear my new Hill House dress and it was worth the wait!

Wearing a small, and I would say it fits like their Ellie’s.