Do you find yourself purchasing new clothes each season only to grow bored with them quickly? I’ve been there! Shopper’s remorse is a common phenomenon in our fast-fashion culture for sure. Not only is it frustrating to get tired of your clothes so quickly, but it’s a costly mistake. So today I’m sharing 5 reasons you may be growing weary of your wardrobe so fast and what you can do to change that. This post contains affiliate links ..read more

In yesterday’s blog post I shared some tips for wearing a trending white dress. But today I have a great alternative, and I’m styling it two ways. I got so many compliments when I wore this Colette wrap midi dress recently, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I think it has the potential to be flattering for so many body shapes and proportions. It truly may be the perfect elevated summer dress ..read more

I remember writing just a few years ago that white dresses were trending, and here we are again. I was in the mall recently and every women’s store I passed had one or more white dresses in their window. This year is definitely set to be the summer of the white dress…again. But can we wear a trending white dress if we’re over 50? This post contains affiliate links ..read more

Welcome to Dressed for My Day! I’m actually on vacation as this blog post goes lives, but I’ve scheduled lots of great content for my readers while I’m away. Today we are scheduled to spend the day in Vancouver, Canada, and tomorrow we board a Regent Seven Seas cruise ship to begin our Alaska journey. Below I’m sharing my Alaska cruise daytime capsule wardrobe and outfit ideas. This post contains affiliate links ..read more

Happy Monday! If all has gone as planned, today I am traveling to Vancouver, Canada, where we will embark on our 7-night Alaska cruise this Wednesday. We’ve booked a very special cruise and made arrangements for about 12 extra days of road-tripping through Alaska, in honor of the 60th birthdays we’re both celebrating this year. I’ll share the bulk of my travel capsule wardrobe tomorrow, but today I thought I’d start with the fun stuff ..read more

I love wearing white denim, especially in the summer. But this year I’ve switched to a slightly off white jean from Madewell called Tile White, and I’m loving these perfect white jeans. The best news of all is that they are 20% off with a secret coupon code…and I can get you the code! Today I’m styling them two ways so you can see how great these jeans are. cotton gauze camp shirt in cornflower blue // 90’s straight crop jeans in Tile White // earrings (c/o) // herringbone chain (c/o) // pebble pendant necklace (c/o) // belt but no longer in this color // Clarks sandals not available yet (com ..read more

As much as I love putting together really chic, elevated outfits, that’s not how I really live generally. Like most of my readers, I live a very casual lifestyle and have the option to dress “down” most days. So the bigger challenge then becomes for me to put together easy, casual outfits that also look polished and pulled together. Let’s break down the elements of this easy on the eyes outfit so that we can look appropriately casual, but also interesting and stylish ..read more

Do you ever struggle to get dressed for your day? I sure do. Some days I just lack the motivation even to get out of my pajamas or workout clothes. Other days I stand in my closet and feel overwhelmed as I look at the assortment in front of me. I find myself wearing the same things over and over…or I put together outfits that don’t really feel like me. And sometimes I don’t feel motivated to complete an outfit because I’m tired and lack the creativity at the moment ..read more

I’m frequently asked for suggestions about what to wear to specific events or occasions. And at this time of year one of the most repeated requests I get is for outfit ideas for outdoor dining, performances and events. Whether you’re attending a graduation, browsing an outdoor art festival, dining alfresco or sitting under the evening sky for a performance of Shakespeare, a pretty linen dress could be just the ticket. This post contains affiliate links ..read more

Well, it’s a stretch for me to think of myself as a cool girl. Ha! But this simple summer outfit formula is definitely one I wear on repeat during the summer because it keeps you feeling cool and looking fresh and polished. Even when I lived in Arizona, I frequently wore this particular style combination in the heat of the summer. wide leg linen pants (TTS; wearing 10; c/o) (more economical option) // Eileen white classic linen shirt (TTS; wearing M; c/o) (Kay’s favorite more economical option) // belt // sandals // shoulder bag or here (more economical option) // necklace // earrings (c/o ..read more