Styling Spring Dresses With Ageless Style

 When Amy suggested spring dresses for this month's theme I knew I had the perfect excuse to order those dresses I've been eyeing.  See... I don't normally wear dresses but this year I have been making it a point to order dresses and skirts and I've actually been wearing them as well! 

My favorite dresses tend to be maxi length and when I found this beautiful dress with giant, bright sunflowers I just knew I had to have it.



It's a beautiful flowy fabric and it has pockets too!  I love that more skirts and dresses are being made with pockets. 


I wore this for a morning at the botanical gardens and I got quite a few compliments on it too!  I do love that dresses are so quick and easy and make an instant stand alone outfit.  Paired with sandals and a pair of earrings I was all ready to go. 





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  1. Tea With JenniferMay 18, 2023 at 5:40 AM

    Lovely & bright for Summer ☺️
    Blessings, Jennifer

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2023 at 6:36 AM

    This is such a gorgeous dress! I love the colors and print❣️🤩

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 3:10 PM

      Thank you! The colors were a bit brighter in color in person but I didn't mind at all.

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  3. Kathrine EldridgeMay 18, 2023 at 6:58 AM

    This maxi dress is so pretty! Love the colors and print!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. Amy JohnsonMay 18, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    That is the coolest dress! Perfect to wear at the Botanical Gardens too!

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2023 at 7:38 AM

    Wow! This is just magnificent: you found a great dress: that print is gorgeous with the contrast with the black and the brights.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 18, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    Funny, but when I saw the picture in your botanic garden post, at quick glance I thought you were by a pool, with a bathing suit and matching towel! The dress is really pretty!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 3:11 PM

      LOL! My husband thought I was wearing a bathing suit when he first walked in the door that night too; must be something with the material or the style of the straps.

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  7. Kim CarberryMay 18, 2023 at 10:03 AM

    I don't usually wear dresses but I have bought a few short one's this year which I am wearing at the moment with a cadigan and leggings as it's still quite chilly here. Hmmf.
    I do love a maxi dress. Yours is gorgeous, I love the bright sunflowers on it.

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you! The sunflowers was what sold me on it. I love sunflowers.

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  8. Donna ReidlandMay 18, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    That is a beautiful dress. You have inspired me to wear my dresses more often.

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMay 18, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    So pretty, Joanne! I love maxi dresses, too!

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    1. Joanne May 20, 2023 at 10:06 AM

      I just find them more comfortable than short skirts; maybe because I don't have to think about them as I move about.

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  10. LyshaMay 18, 2023 at 12:38 PM

    Such a cute dress. Comfy dresses are the best.

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  11. Sally in St PaulMay 18, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    A print dress is such a great simple yet pretty option - this one is so colorful and fun, too!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you! I completely agree too; it even feels fun to wear.

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  12. EllibelleMay 18, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    It's a perfect dress to wear to a botanical garden. Just beautiful! I never wear dresses either but ordered 2 just recently. Had to exchange them for a size down and really hope they will fit as I love the style and lengths which isn't happening often as am petite and most dresses are too long on me.

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM

      Oh I hope the new sizes fit! It can be hard to find style, fit, and length that are all flattering.

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 18, 2023 at 4:22 PM

    Very pretty! Dresses can be nice and cool to wear in summer.

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 7:31 PM

      They sure can be... but for some reason I so rarely reach for them.

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleMay 18, 2023 at 5:37 PM

    Seriously that's such an amazing dress Joanne. I love to hear you say you've been wearing them more. I think they are the cats meow and I'm always surprised that more women don't wear them.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2023 at 7:32 PM

      I rarely wear them since we spend so much time in the woods and out hiking and in nature; which means some days I'm changing multiple times.. but I'm making my peace with that.

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  15. AnonymousMay 20, 2023 at 12:04 AM

    Gosh! I was sure I'd commented on this, but it was still in my inbox so I knew I hadn't! I love this dress, especially the print! So fun. I can see you wearing this on a date night! Lovely, lovely lady!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne May 20, 2023 at 10:08 AM

      LOL! I do that too! I definitely see me wearing this dress for a date night out.

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  16. Claire JustineMay 20, 2023 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful dress, love this :) Thanks for hosting.

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  17. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comMay 23, 2023 at 10:18 PM

    Oh heavenly days, you look A-Mazing in this dress. And to wear it to the botanical gardens was so clever. You are like a portable garden yourself. Elegant, colorful, put together. Who needs a bunch of fuss and accessories with such a splendid dress. Head of the class (or the garden) with YOU!!

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