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Rating the books I read in June 2026 with a quick yes or no.

Here’s what I read:

The Calamity Club
Birds in Flight
One by One
The Divorce
Cleopatra’s Daughter
King of Pride
Scavengers
Meet Me at the Lake

The Calamity Club was my favorite of the month, with Cleopatra’s Daughter a very close second!

Rating the books I read in June 2026 with a quick yes or no. Here’s what I read: The Calamity Club Birds in Flight One by One The Divorce Cleopatra’s Daughter King of Pride Scavengers Meet Me at the Lake The Calamity Club was my favorite of the month, with Cleopatra’s Daughter a very close second!

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My look for SINGO TUESDAY at the country club - a cute dress I picked up in Florida last week, paired with my Amazon bag, Sofft shoes, and Amazon watch.

I’m wearing a medium in the dress and it’s a bit snug in the chest (34C).

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Welcome back to “things in my closet I don’t wear enough.” This time it’s a gauzy black cotton dress that’s meant for summer but I usually save for fall/winter (I love it with boots). I paired it with my favorite summer shoes, a few accessories, and a simple little wallet/clutch. The belt gave it a more structured look for date night.

I’ve had this dress for years, so I’m not able to link it - but I did link some other cute black dresses with the same vibe.

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We just got back from vacation and this dress was worn on repeat!

The built in bra = perfect vacation dress.

I’m wearing a small.

Casual day outfit - Amazon skort with amazon sweater and Sperry’s.

I’m loving this sweater - it has a layered look but the comfort of one. I’m wearing a small (my usual) - size up if you want an oversized fit.

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Date night in your 40s doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as simple as a pair of jeans, a silky cami, and a cute bag.

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I changed several times this week for SINGO TUESDAY before I finally decided I really just wanted to wear jeans and a tank.

The jeans are Joe’s Jeans and the top is thrifted, but I’ve linked some other similar options (my pick would be the PrettyGuide one!). Jeans are linked and run true to size.

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Date Night Fit (weeknight edition):

💕Linen pants from Boston Proper (wearing an XS)
💕Shaping cami from Underoutfit (wearing a medium)
💕Sweater for the cold restaurants from Amazon (wearing a medium)
💕Shoes from Sam Edelman
💕 & a new bag from Amazon that was super affordable and is really great!

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I finally replaced my old strapless bra and went with this one from Underoutfit. I’ve been such a fan of their camis (and other products too), so I figured I’d try theirs. I like that I can wear it strapless, with regular straps, halter, or criss-crossed depending on the neckline.

I’m loving it so far!

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Hubby and I went to dueling pianos at the country club last night and had lots of fun! I had planned to go with a dressier look, but then decided I just really wanted to be comfortable since we were going to be there a while.

I wore my Pistola jeans, thrifted top, and my fun multicolored clutch.

Friday night dinner with the family - kept it simple with one of my favorite Amazon summer dresses and bag.

I’m wearing a small in the dress.

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These Amazon tops are great for early fall weather and on into winter.

The first one is a lightweight top with a scallop neck - it can work on its own, or layer later.

The second is a bit heavier but not hot. It’s super soft and I love the little piping detail up the front.

I’m wearing a small in both and would say they fit true to size. I think the second one would also be cute to size up in for an oversized fit.

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Last night was SINGO TUESDAY at the country club. I wore my Amazon cropped jeans (wearing a 4) and my OXknit cheetah sweater (size small). I love this sweater so much!

I also wore a new bra I just got from Amazon and I absolutely loved it! It’s not the sexiest bra, but it was really comfy! I ordered a medium and am a 34C. It’s linked for you!

Welcome to Things in My Closet I Don’t Wear Enough! This is episode 1, featuring a Winton & Waites wrap skirt I bought on sale and had never worn. I attempted it numerous times but had never left the house in it. Finally, paired with my Amazon tank, I like it!

Where I wore: Saturday night date night to a local seafood restaurant

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Casual Monday night date at the pizza place, so kept it simple with the summer dress with the built in bra. I absolutely LOVE this dress.

I’m wearing a small and am a 34C.

And also can’t forget my cardigan I’ve been carrying everywhere with me!

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Sometimes all I need is a simple dress and a few accessories.

Wearing a small in the dress (fits true to size).

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A Saturday at home calls for comfy and easy, especially when it’s that time of the month.

We’ve established that I love this Amazon tank, but let’s talk about the pants for a second - they’re so soft and stretchy! I’m wearing a small and they fit true to size. Oh, and they have pockets. 😃

#LTKootd #LTKgrwm

What I read in July - rated with a yes or no!

I did leave one out accidentally - “The River Knows Your Name” by Kelly Mustian - and it was a YES!

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Who doesn’t love a dress with a built in bra?! I’m wearing a small in all three of these little Amazon dresses and would say they fit true to size. I’m a 34C for reference also.

Great vacation dresses or just running around town dresses!

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I kept it simple for SINGO Tuesday last night. One of my favorite pairs of jeans and a top I’ve had forever.

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans, linked
Top: picked this up in Cabo years ago, linked a cute wal-mart option
Bag: JW PEI, linked
Shoes: Sofft, pretty sure the ones I linked are the same but may not be exact

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(Gifted product)

This is a great comfy dress that would be so perfect for all the fall events like weddings - and heck, even Christmas!

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

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Antique store haul!

Looking for date night inspo in your 40s?
This is an easy, comfy outfit that still looks put together.

Top and jeans run true to size.

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I just had to share the cutest bag I found at TJ Maxx. It was a recent find, so head to your local TJ or Marshall’s to see if you can find one. They had other cute designs too, but I had to have the sardines!

My set is also from TJ Maxx (Max Studio) and isn’t linkable but I’ve linked some other cute options.

Shoes are linked!

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My SINGO TUESDAY outfit last night consisted of this cute skirt I was gifted, my Amazon denim vest, and my Amazon bag.

The skirt is lined in the upper half, has pockets, and a stretchy waist. I’m wearing a small.

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I put this cardigan on and it was an immediate favorite. It’s chunky and cozy and the color is so versatile - it comes in other colors too though! It’s perfect for chilly nights, cold restaurants, and will be so pretty for fall.

I did size up to a medium for a more relaxed fit and it’s great.

I’m wearing a medium in the black tank also.

Oversized cardigan | Amazon finds | outfits over 40 | easy summer outfits

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I can’t say enough good things about this tank top! It has just the right amount of stretch and it hugs without feeling restrictive. So versatile too - great for working out, layering, or wearing on its own. And it’s affordable so you (and I) can buy multiple colors!

I did size up one size to a medium (6-8). I’m 5’8” and a 34C.

Linking my jeans that I’m in love with also - wearing a 28 in those but should have gone with a 27 - they fit true to size.

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This little Amazon maxi dress has pockets, adjustable straps, is strapless bra-friendly, and is soft enough to lounge in but cute enough to wear out.

Amazon describes it as floor length but obviously that depends on your height. I’m 5’8” and it’s definitely not floor length. I’m wearing a small and it fits true to size.

(Post includes gifted product).

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Just a casual summer outfit for errands and hanging around the house -
Cute little Amazon tunic (wearing a small), white denim shorts, my Havainas flip flops, and a vintage straw bag.

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Last night was SINGO Tuesday at the country club and I wore the cutest new cropped jeans from Amazon! They’re a little distressed, but just slightly, and have a raw hem. I’m wearing a 4 (I’m usually a 27” waist in jeans).

I paired the jeans with a little Dolly tee, turquoise beads, heels, and a fringe bag.

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Yoga pants that you can exercise in and dress up for dinner? Yes, please.

I love that these IUGA pants have front pockets AND back pockets! I’m usually a small, sometimes medium, and I sized up to a large for a more relaxed fit. The medium would have probably worked okay as well. They do come in different inseam lengths and I went with the 32 (I’m 5’8”).

I’m a 34C and got a medium in the bra and it’s perfect. It’s sooooo soft and has adjustable straps. It comes in other colors too.

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Two cotton tops that make getting dressed more fun!

I love the retro flare of OXKnit sweaters! The argyle knit halter is especially so fun. Both are so cute and comfy - they do run a little on the larger side, so if you’re between sizes, go with the smaller.

{retro looks, summer shirts, cotton sweaters, off shoulder top}
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One of my favorite sets! It’s actually a three piece set, but I left the cardigan at home last night. This is my absolute favorite set to travel in (it doesn’t wrinkle!), but it’s also great for when I just want to be comfortable.

I’m wearing a medium in the black set. It comes in lots of cute colors - I also own it in pink and green. 🩷

My Spartina 449 wristlet is currently out of stock, but I linked a couple that are similar.

#LTKOver40

Two Amazon tops that will work in the summer months and into fall.

The sheer leopard is especially great for the warmer months because it’s so thin without a lining. I put a long form sports bra under. You could make this as modest or as scandalous as you wanted, depending on what you put under it.

The lacy floral top is slightly heavier because it does have lining (except on the arms). I thought pairing it with the blue pants, gave it a bridal look - perfect for a wedding shower or other bridal event.

I did size up to a medium on both and I’m glad I did.

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When it’s that time of the month and you have no desire to get dressed, comfort and ease wins. And this Amazon dress really is easy and comfy. Usually I would change out the fabric belt, but I just went with it. I think it’s still cute. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’m wearing a small.

We played SINGO at the country club last night and I won both blackout rounds! 🥳

My floral dress, leopard shoes, and blue bag are all things I’ve had for years but I’ve linked some other great options below.

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