One thing you should know about me is that I live for classic clothing pieces that are always going to be in style. I spent so much time in my teens and 20s obsessing over fashion magazines and trying to re-create Champagne trends on a beer budget and it never worked out. This left me with a closet full of clothes I only wore once or twice before they went out of style and I never really even liked to begin with. As a wiser woman in my 30s I love to focus on pieces in classic styles that I actually like so that I don’t have to stress about what I’m wearing. One thing that hasn’t changed though is I still love a good deal!
Prints like madras and plaid are always going to be in style and for summer you can never go wrong with fun, bright colors! I’ve rounded up some pieces here that I am loving for staying cool and looking cute in and everything here is under $30! Size Inclusiveness is really important to me as well so everything here is available in at least up to an xxl. For reference, I am 5’10, 40DD Size 16/18
Madras Midi Dress
This fun midi, tie-strap dress comes in sizes xs to xxxl. It also comes in a pretty yellow plaid but I could not resist the colors of this fun madras print.
Pink Plaid Midi Dress
A lightweight pretty dress is always a good idea! This one is available in xs to xxxl and also comes in a blue plaid.
Plaid Smocked Tank
Plaid Smocked Skirt
I adore this smocked set, it’s probably my favorite of the bunch. It also comes in white but I just love these colors. These pieces comes in xs to xxl but have lots of stretch.
Colorblock Maxi
Lime green in having a moment right now but to bring in this trend in a classic way I looked for pieces with other colors. This dress also comes in pink and in sizes S to 3x.
Colorblock Knee Length Dress
This knee length option is really cute as well. It comes in pink and two other prints in sizes 0x to 5x.
Plaid Smocked Midi Dress
This plaid smocked midi dress is a fabulous nap dress dupe and also comes in blue / green. It’s available in sizes xs to xxxl.
Tropical Print Maxi
This tropical print was too fun to pass up but this style also comes in blue / green and pink / red colors. Available in sizes 0x to 5x.
I hope this post has been helpful in finding a fun preppy piece or two to wear this summer!