You guys! Last week, I couldn’t resist wearing my Fourth of July outfit a little early. It was Friday and I was feeling festive!
Garrett, Teddy, and I are all flying down to Florida to visit our families for the holiday. What are the odds that Garrett’s mom and my parents would live two hours apart?! It’s such an easy drive and I’m very happy we get to see everyone while we’re down there. We’re actually flying down on the fourth and then we’ll be there for a week. I think I’ll wear something more casual (white jeans and a blouse) on the plane and then change into this amazing romper for the day and night!
Perfect for a Florida poolside party!
Okay, so let me sell you on this romper for a second. I hate rompers. I really do. They look okay on some people, but I think they’re not the most universally flattering things out there. I was so, so skeptical when I read that this was not a dress. However, it’s essentially a dress. No one except for you will know it’s a romper. It’s like a cute little tank dress with a skort-like slip underneath. (The bottom half fits almost identically to the skort I wore here.)
It also has smocking on the top which I think really takes the fit to a new level. I felt so comfortable in this all day and can’t wait to wear it again this weekend.
Lilly ships really quickly so there’s still time to get this in time for Saturday if you hurry!
You are right about rompers, they aren't the most flattering, and don't get me started on needing to go to the bathroom… I love the print on yours, Carly. It's perfect for the 4th!
I'm obsessed with this post- you are the cutest! I wish we could spend the 4th together as one big happy family, with Teddy of course. Miss you my beauty so much!
Head to toe classics thanks to @jcrew! I am always hunting for perfect pieces to create a timeless wardrobe I can wear for years to come. (This blazer is 100% going to be in heavy rotation from here on out– I love!!!!) Shop my outfit with @shop.ltk #liketkit #injcrew #ad
Cannot resist a chic, coordinating outfit with Jack! Obsessed with @bananarepublicfactory’s line for babies and toddlers (comfortable, neutral basics) and, of course, had to pick out a look for myself too. Check out the new arrivals at Banana Republic Factory! #BRFactorypartner #BRFBaby
Excuse me while I get a little emo for a minute 😮💨 When I was trying to convince Mike to move to the suburbs, @motherhoodlesstraveled drove me through all the different towns to get a feel for the downtowns and the neighborhoods. I fell in LOVE with Madison. Like it’s right out of central casting. That one day we drove down was a beautiful day- the street was lined with flags, kids were going up and down the sidewalk on scooters and bikes, women walked out of a yoga studio with rolled up mats under the arms. And people were spilling out of the ice shop. I just remember thinking, “okay this is it.” When we bought our house in this dreamy town, I so vividly could picture us walking to the ice cream shop with our kids….. and five years later, here we are. It’s everything I dreamed of, and more.
Just wait until…. they start slipping on their own shoes and sing their favorite songs out of the blue and Run to the window to watch the garbage truck come by and Figure out how to get the fridge to spit out ice which is soooo funny and Hug their friends and Help you sweep the floor and wipe down the tables and Make a fishy face and rawr like a dinosaur and neighhhh like a horse and choooo choooo as the train goes by.
Ooh, I like how it's a "hidden" romper! It doesn't hurt that it's absolutely adorable too!
xx, Victoria
http://www.memphismadeblog.com
I love rompers! Except when I need to go to the bathroom hehh..
-Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
You are right about rompers, they aren't the most flattering, and don't get me started on needing to go to the bathroom… I love the print on yours, Carly. It's perfect for the 4th!
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That dress is adorable and is perfect for the Fourth!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
I absolutely love this romper on you & the print is so adorable, I love the fourth of July prints!
xoox, SS
The Southern Stylista
I love this look! I'm so excited for the 4th!!
Her Heartland Soul
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Your makeup looks stunning in these photos!! I'm normally not one for rompers because I"m so tall but I like how this is more dress like than romper!
Annie || Annie N Belle
Absolutely LOVE the idea of a skort/romper + it looks so beautiful on you, Carly!
—Almila
I adore your blog! Such a cute romper/dress!
xoxo
http://www.theprepstergirl.blogspot.com
You look adorable!
You look so pretty in these photos! Love the idea of a "hidden" romper! 🙂
xx
ALINA ERMILOVA | BLOG
I'm obsessed with this post- you are the cutest! I wish we could spend the 4th together as one big happy family, with Teddy of course. Miss you my beauty so much!
xx Jules