12 Pretty Dresses for Spring

I am a bit confused though because it isn’t just fast fashion that burns millions of dollars of clothes and leave hundreds of thousands of items unsold (that were made, transported, etc and remain unused). It is also luxury brands that do the same thing (and even more so because it diminishes their exclusivity by deeply discounting their products).

What are the sustainable clothing lines doing with their unsold goods?

Yes, well my two $10 Old Navy dresses will be worn hundreds of times until they likely fall apart because I love them that much! Just because you buy a $10 Old Navy dress does not mean you have a closet busting with fast trendy fashion. It does not mean you aren’t thoughtful about your purchases or aren’t aware of your responsibility to care for mama earth.

Jane the Virgin is fabulous.
I am the same way about Sharon Horgan’s clothes on Catastrophe.

I love that one too, especially the criss cross straps in back.

Just take the photo to the personal stylists somewhere like Nordstrom’s – they live for tasks like sourcing similar’s, lol and it’s free.

I often find beautiful clothes only to realize they only come in plus sizes. Then I realize that the let down/bummer I’m feeling is what ALL plus size folks feel when they see ANY lovely straight size piece they want but it’s not made in their size. And that they’ve been feeling it for a LONG time. I’m happy that fashion is finally focusing on the broader size range.

Jockey Slipshorts! I know there are others that people really like but these are always on sale at Marshalls or TJ Maxx and are now at Target as well. They also add a little modesty to my bike commute! https://www.jockey.com/catalog?department=women&category=underwear&style=slipshort

Yes – I absolutely love Jockey Skimmies! You can find them through their website or via Amazon. They are light and just provide coverage – no shapewear! I’m also a huge fan of using Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel which lasts and lasts if you aren’t feeling shorts underneath.

Me, too! Especially ones that work for spring and summer without being too hot or itchy

Same!!

Last year I bought some undershorts in the shape wear section at Target. They aren’t shape wear though, just very breathable, light weight, black super stretchy shorts. They are AWESOME. So comfortable and they stay put, don’t ride up. They weren’t expensive at all either. They are also opaque enough to wear as actual shorts (ask me how I know!! I forgot to bring other shorts on vacation and ended up wearing them zip lining).

Y’all are amazing!!!! Getting some Jockey shorts today to prepare for all the summer weddings I have :)

Hi, I don’t even have an account on here, but I need y’all to know that these, while expensive, are the best undershorts I have ever owned and I’m about to buy my second pair to get me through this steamy, Arkansas summer. These are the truth: https://www.duluthtrading.com/womens-armachillo-cooling-instaskort-undershort-53251.html?cgid=womens-collections-armachillo&dwvar_53251_color=INK#start=26&cgid=womens-collections-armachillo

Same! I’m 5’8, but no matter what style I try they always looks terrible!

I think they can look a bit frumpy on anyone, depending on the style. Some of the styles are just sort of depressing looking? ?‍♀️

Me! I’m 5’7″ and I always get reminded of the mothers I would see at church when I was a young girl.

One length and style doesn’t work for everyone, but a good tailor can easily make adjustments to a hem length. I have found that an inch or two can make all the difference, depending on your height and the shape of the dress. I love the longer styles, so much more than mini dresses that I find uncomfortable to wear, and to me always look like the wearer outgrew the item a long time ago.

Could you post a link, Jeanne? :)

Hi Kenzie,
Here is a link to the Old Navy dress. I hope I did it right. For an update I did a wash and dry test this evening. It does say not to dry but since I sized up it made it just right for me. Still loose and a little oversized but I like it like that. And if you are small busted you can absolutely get away with no bra. It’s great.
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=390755

Yes! It’s a shame that mostly eradicated diseases are coming back because parents don’t want to vaccinate their children because of rumors they’ve heard. Many claim that certain vaccines cause autism, but that’s not so. I think we are seeing more children with autism because doctors have become better at diagnosing it. Then there are those because of their extreme religious beliefs don’t vaccinate. I do know that in my state, your child’s immunizations have to be up to date and you have to show proof to enter public school. I am not sure about private schools.

Great idea! I’d like to also see a post on what working reader’s kids are doing for the summer. I finally feel like I’ve hit the right summer school/camp/daycare combo! How do you resist the guilt to take the whole summer off yourself? What will A and T do?

I just wish the media wouldn’t overuse the word “outbreak.” We recently had an “outbreak” near my area and it was SIX confirmed cases. Not arguing for or against vaccines here, but using language like that causes unnecessary panic.

yes!

Also I think women’s health or like an OBGyn recurring contributor would be SO good. Particularly after topics like painful sex, miscarriage, etc. have been talked about here, having a medical professional who is full of girl power fire would be amazing. there are so many topics (female anatomy/menopause/etc.) that women at ALL stages of life deal with that don’t get talked about enough.

(sorry i didn’t mean to co-opt your point which is definitely a stand alone awesome suggestion, but I just got real excited haha)

Could not agree more, Taylor!

Amy–I felt emboldened to comment asking for discussion on this topic BECAUSE of Joanna’s amazing work with this recent article on vaginymus, the comments are also wonderful, per usual: https://cupofjo.com/2019/03/pelvic-painful-sex/

Just because people are popping in I would really like to not see an article on this. Anybody who is anti doesn’t trust the medical professional who would write such a piece and anybody pro doesn’t believe in any of the concerns the alternative medicine people bring up. If it could be done respectfully I’d love to read it but I have yet to see something that talks to parents on BOTH SIDES like they are valuable, reasonable, and trying to do the best by their kids.

Ella, agree so much. Please don’t wade into this Joanna. If you’re going to, you might as well do a post on the ethics of abortion. Few people haven’t made up their minds already, usually based on feelings (every which side), and even if your post is thoughtful, fact based, open, in fact, ESPECIALLY if it’s those things, you will only invite diatribes and commenters attacking each other for being idiots, and dare I say, monsters. And you will personally be attacked, no matter how carefully you tread.

I’m honestly so sad that this is an issue about which thoughtful people can’t seem to have a conversation, even here, in the most thoughtful and polite place on the internet.

Seconding a call for vaccine and other health content here. Women make 80% of health care decisions in the US, per the Department of Labor – for themselves, their kids, partners, parents, etc. This site could be a wonderful addition to the resources available to aid those choices.

And re: calling measles an “outbreak” – the disease was formally eradicated in the US almost 20 years ago. Any occurrence is justifiably called an outbreak once that happens!

THANK YOU Ella! So well stated and I couldn’t agree more.

Yeah, thanks, but I will opt out on reading that article. The information on this topic is available everywhere, as is the debate, insults, resentment, intolerance, and hysteria. Already these comments seem to indicate that people are revving up to launch a war. Which does nothing but damage, and does not work the problem.

To Heather (and others): I agree with the language concern, but in this case I think the media is simply using the CDC definition for measles cases, as the organization terms 3 cases or more an “outbreak”: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html

To be more specific, the model in the first pic with the white embroidered dress and tan bag. Dang, didn’t realize there were so many others models too. lol

I have had my eye on that very dress for a few weeks. I think this is the sign from the universe i needed to pull the trigger. thanks, joanna! xoxo

That dress is a dream. It comes in a chambray version also and has a lovely back detail. How to decide between the two?

I always keep an eye on the Boden website for dresses. The clothes are well-made and I find them more flattering on me then most brands. If you sign up for their emails you get sale info and other promos, and their clearance sales are pretty good.
here is the link in case you want to browse: http://www.bodenusa.com

Hi, Hannah ~ You might like to try Universal Standard. I find their clothes comfortably un-frilly :-)

I love it!

Cute dress! I like the clothes in the A New Day line.