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
Love this print! The black boots were truly the perfect pairing. Sounds like an amazing night!
Mary
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This dress is so pretty! The color is gorgeous on you and I love that you paired it with the boots.
Liz
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This is such a cute and flattering dress on you, Amy!
My husband and I are best friends too and have been together for 10 years — time flies!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
I love that dress!You look so gorgeous:-)
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I love this dainty floral print! Such an adorable dress ๐
-Rachel
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So sweet! Your story is a lot like mine! My hubs is my best friend too and our children are by far our biggest blessing together!
And you I LOVE the dress! SO chic!
xoxo, Vanessa
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That dress is so cute! I can see why you were drawn to the print. Date nights are so important once you become parents. It’s easy to set your marriage on the back burner and focus on the child.
That is such a really cute dress and I love the floral print!
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Love that you two are high school sweethearts! I have known my husband (Brian) since I was 12, our moms were friends! ๐ That dress is gorgeous on you and it looks great with those tall boots!
Carrie
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You really know how to make me love reading your blog even more, Amy!
Your story is so endearing.
The colors on that dress are beautiful on you!
jodie
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Aww this is so sweet. Can’t believe Russ an you are high school sweethearts! Such a lovely relationship ๐
Enclothed Cognition
Amy, this dress looks so good on you! I love the colors and fit with the elastic waist and it looks so good paired with those OTK boots! That’s wonderful that you were able to have a date night with Russ, I’m sure it felt so good to have a little romantic “us” time! I know what you mean, Eddie and I started dating senior year of HS, so we’ve been together for 11 years total, 8 years married ๐ Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having the best week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Very cute- love the floral print! Seems like a great piece for spring and summer as well.
This is the cutest dress on you and I love the drop waist detail. Perfect for spring.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I see why you love it! And you have to figure to easily and stylishly pull it off!
Aw. I love your story. Brandon and I are also high school sweethearts. It’s kinda crazy and amazing! Love the dress, too!
xx Gabriella
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This dress is SO darn cute! I love the darker floral print and the silhouette!
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Sweet, feminine and sophisticated.
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I really love the small floral print on this dress and can see why you fell for it! What a gorgeous date night outfit. It’s great that you and your hubby are still making time for each other–it’s so important and I can also see how it would be difficult with a new babe!
Meagan
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I love drop waist dresses and I’m looking to add more to my collection. They just a great transitional dress and love it with OTK boots. I love the color and print of yours!
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