Stop. I know what you’re thinking… another gingham off the shoulder top?! Let me explain, this one takes the cake for all gingham tops this summer. It’s light weight (i.e. wearable in hot weather), comfortable, on-trend AND it stays in place. Plus it has this cute ruffle that not only goes over the cheast but also the sleeves.

One thing I struggle with in the fall and winter is casual dresses. I’m good on the flowy boho look for summer but once we start getting cool weather I get a little lost and stick to pants unless I’m going to a dressy event. I’ve always loved the idea of a sweater dress but wasn’t sure if I could pull them off.

I’m really into peplum tanks right now, I also have this one  (see how I wore it here) and love how flattering they are. I’m about 17 weeks and don’t quite have a bump yet, but the ruffle helps disguise the mini bump that can be confused for too much pizza. I’m loving olive for fall and wore this tank over the weekend in the desert. It was almost 100 degrees so while I was still in summer clothes I felt a little more seasonal at least in my color pallet.

I feel like I’ve been non-stop off the shoulder this year, but this top was too good to pass up. I’ve worn it with shorts and pants and am always so comfortable. It’s the kind of top you can wear to dinner and eat a bunch of chips and guac and a few tacos and no one will know the difference. Everyone needs a top like that in their closet.

I think this dress is the solution to my late summer wardrobe blues. I’ve been so sick of everything in my closet, but not wanting to get new summer things or jump right into fall. Luckily this dress entered my life as the perfect transition piece. I styled it a little more fall here with my favorite booties and felt hat but I know I’ll be wearing it in a summer-y way too.

Yes please, bell sleeves! I’ve had this top for a few months already, (seen on my instagram here) surprisingly it hasn’t made it’s way on the blog until now. I love how unique it is. It’s like wearing bell bottoms on my arms and find myself wanting to move around more than normal because the sleeves look so pretty belled out. Plus it’s currently on sale for $50 – such a great deal because I think this top can be worn all year round.