I majorly fell for this pleated drop waist dress when I saw it in Gap. I would say it’s not a super typical piece for me, but something about the print just spoke to me. It paired perfectly with my over the knee boots for Russ and my official first dinner date since Ivy was born. My mom was nice enough to watch her last weekend. We had a gift card to our favorite fancy restaurant here in town. Though it is always hard to leave her, it was also nice to have some one-on-one time with my husband.
It felt normal if that makes sense? We are high school sweethearts. It’s hard to remember a time in my life before Russ. I love that almost every formative memory of my adult life has him in it. He is truly my best friend. After seven years of marriage (13 years total dating and marriage), we have our routines and were pretty set in our ways. Creatures of habit, Ivy Jean has been our biggest gift and also a big learning experience for us. We’ve had to adjust, reprioritize, and often relearn. Getting dressed up, having a fun meal (and a drink), and getting to talk like old times is important too. Then we can home to Ivy refreshed and ready for more snuggles.
In case you missed yesterday’s post, the Shopbop buy more save more sale is now happening! Be sure to check out my picks. Such a good sale! My Stuart Weitzman boots I am wearing today are 25% off which never happens! If you’ve ever considered splurging, now is the time. My sunglasses are new and also part of the sale.
Pleated Drop Waist Dress
Dress: Gap // Boots: Stuart Weitzman // Bag c/o Rebecca Minkoff // Sunglasses c/o Shopbop
96 Comments
This dress is so darling! I love the colors and the print!
By Lauren M
Such a great dress! Love the print!
xx
The Black Blush
That is such a pretty dress!! I love the print!
xo,
Angela
What a cute dress for date night! And so sweet of your mom to watch Ivy Jean so that you were able to enjoy the time together. Such a pretty print and it looks perfect with your OTK boots!
xo, Rachel
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Amy Ann,
So glad your dinner date first time without baby felt good and you had a chance to reconnect! Maybe you can sneak some more date time again soon… Your outfit is so pretty and polished! Love the printed dress with your long boots!
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Love, Mary
ohh nice , lovely floral dress.. i have same dress but in blue colour.. u look fab and those booties matched well…
sweet blog…keep in touch
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That is such a cute dress! 🙂 Perfect for a little date night.
The first time my mum babysat our son so we could spend time together was such a weird experience without him. We went out for lunch, and ended up coming back a little early. Later that night we both said we may have been better just taking that time to sleep, haha! Took baby a while to figure out night and day 😉
Hope you are having a really good week 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
I have always loved a drop waist dress and this one is pure perfection…the pleats add the sweetest touch and love the print!!! Pretty, pretty lady!!
That dress looks so great on you and I love how you styled it with the OTK boots. The pattern gives it that darling look and the boots edge it up! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
This dress is the prettiest and love it with the OTK boots! Date night is super important when you are a parent, glad you two got to enjoy the time together!
Marta
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That dress is so cute, Gap has a few very cute stuff right now.
xo
Pinksole
I am glad you enjoyed a night out! I have had this dress in my cart for a while now. Do you think it will look good paired with wedges for spring too? I am trying to only buy spring pieces now. Thanks!
Yes! I bought it thinking I’d be able to wear it with different shoes when the weather warms up. 🙂
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Mónica Sors
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Oh I love the print of this lovely dress – it’s absolutely perfect for spring! You styled it so on point with those OVT boots!
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What a beautiful outfit!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
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That floral print is so pretty! I love the colors!
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gorgeous dress and i love how you styled it :))
x tiphaine
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Awww, it’s so great that you have managed to have a romantic date with your hubby at your favourite place. It’s so important to give yourself time “off” from being a mommy and indulge is great quality time with your husband alone.
You’re looking adorable in this pleated dress!
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Omgosh this is from Gap?? I need to check out what else they have!
Tina
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You look such a stunner and an absolute DIVA in this outfit hun….Great pleated dress…I love it…xx, Neha
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