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
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Lovely dress Amy! Taking sometime for you and your husband is the healthier thing to do, in my opinion.
I know it’s not easy but it’s rewarding.
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I love that dress pretty! π
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So cute! Really nice on you! =)
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You look beautiful for a date night! I love hearing about you and Russ because it reminds me of my relationship ( we met when I was a senior in high school ).
I never would have guess that dress is from Gap. It is so cute and perfect for date night! I’m glad you guys had a good time. It is important to take time for each other.
Nicole
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Such a cute dress and it looks fab with your over the knee boots. Love it all! Enjoy motherhood, I know it can be too much a times but it is all worth it and they grow so fast…
Nora
What a gorgeous dress–perfect for date night! It’s so nice to be able to take the time to spend with just each other, that’s so important!
The dress is super cute! Love your style x
Nev | Miss Nev
Such a pretty dress! Having kids is such a huge adjustment. Learning new things and new ways to connect as hubby and wife is so important! You look gorgeous!
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I love that pattern too! Glad you and Russ got to have a night out, it’s so important. My hubby and I are high school sweethearts too. π
Brooke
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Love the pattern, this is so cute!
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Congrats on 13 years and that dress suits you – looks beautiful.
Hi Amy, first, I admire that you and your hubby have been together for 13 years!! That is incredible. And second, I looove this look on you. This pleated drop waist dress suits you so much. And those boots are a dream!
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Miri
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This outfit makes me so excited to wear florals for spring! I don’t think I have many florals in my wardrobe now that I think about it. Guess that means I need to go shopping =P
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Love that you got to have a fun date night! (and love your relationship with your husband – so special!) Perfect dress for a night out.
Zelle
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Gogeous! I love drop waist dresses, there’s something about them that’s so pretty and feminine. That print is amazing too, very cute!
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Oh gosh what a pretty combination of texture! Lovely idea to combine the elements in one dress, and love how you pulled it off too. Gorgeous! Xx
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Lovely post!
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You look pretty!!!
I’m afraid of using over the knee boots, I think my tights are too thick for that… Lol
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The drop waist is so cute! Love the boots with this look!
Jamie
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