My Current Must Haves

Did you catch part 1 of Dopamine Dressing? If you missed it, you can view it HERE. For a quick recap, dopamine dressing can be different for everyone. It’s simply just wearing the clothes that make you feel good! That could be joggers and a sweater. It could be your favorite pair of jeans; or it could be that dress you were saving for a special occasion. For some, bright colors is what boosts their mood and is often associated with dopamine dressing. For me, it’s all of these plus actually putting the whole look together from head to toe. It’s putting on that outfit that makes you feel like a million bucks, stand tall and feel extra confident! Here are my absolute must haves from White House Black Market that will have you feeling AH MA ZING… and give you that Dopamine Dressing Experience!

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What to Wear Now – Where Comfort Meets Chic

High-Rise Mariner Wide Leg Jeans

If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, think about giving wide leg jeans a try. Be willing to try something new – sometimes I even have to remind myself! If you’re like me, you have your favorite go-tos and for me that’s my skinny jeans. When I think about wide leg jeans, the concern is that they will add width and draw attention to the areas I like the least (hips and saddle bags – outer sides of my upper thighs). While styling women at an event at my local WHBM, I couldn’t resist giving these high-rise, wide leg jeans a try since they were so darn cute; and boy am I glad I did. The wonderful button details did not add width at the hips as I thought might happen. The high rise helps to keep them figure flattering. Not to mention they’re super soft and super comfortable. FYI: The wide leg jeans and pants are one of the hottest non-skinny jeans trends. Wide-legged trouser-like pants and jeans will highlight your waistline and add a great dimension. The wide leg jean shape is flattering and ideal for all body types. If you’re short, a cropped pair with a high-rise can give you a boost in height

Shop the Jeans Here: High-Rise Mariner Wide Leg Jeans

How to Style High Waisted Wide Leg Jeans

Since I fell in love with the jeans first and had that dopamine feeling the minute I put them on, I decided to create two looks. For the first look, I paired the wide leg jeans with a classic white button down shirt. However, this poplin shirt gets a feminine style update with a floral embroidery design at the shoulders and sleeves. I’m always drawn to things with texture and visual interest. This shirt has both! Additionally, this is a great transitional look from winter to spring. The shirt can easily be worn with dress pants or a skirt for work.

I can hear some of you saying that you don’t wear white because of spills, etc. How great that there is also a black choice! Both come in sizes 00 – 18.

Shop the Shirt Here: Embroidered Poplin Shirt

A general rule of thumb when styling a looser, wider look on the bottom half of your body is to wear something more fitted on the top. While the embroidered shirt might be considered more fancy, adding a tee in any color is a perfect match for wide leg jeans. The 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Tee in Olive was my next choice. By the way, don’t be afraid of stripes! We’ve been told (incorrectly) by our mothers or grandmothers that we shouldn’t wear horizontal stripes as they draw attention to our “wider” areas. BUT the reality is, horizontal stripes are actually one of the most flattering forms of camouflage you can wear! Basically, a stripe going across your body multiple times BLURS the edges of your silhouette. It’s almost like the stripe is sliding along your body going “nothing to see here, nothing to see here”.

The raglan sleeves and stripe pattern combo on this comfy cotton slub tee create a striking look. A go-to tee for casual outings. Made from cotton and LENZING™, a sustainably sourced fabric that is known for its softness. The tee also comes in OPEN STRIPE TRUE INDIGO, SOLID BLACK AND SOLID WHITE sizes xxs – xl.

Shop the Tee Here: 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Tee

Depending on where you live, I’m in Chicagoland. Our springs are a mixed bag of weather so in order to accommodate those spring days that can be cold, adding another layer is a great solution. I chose the versatile casual cropped jacket, with two chest pockets. The silhouette is feminine and powerful, perfect with your favorite jeans and jewelry. The cropped jacket still allows the beautiful button detail on the jeans to show. The girls at the store loved how the whole look came together…I did as well! #dopaminedressing!

Shop the Jacket Here Sizes xxs – xl: Cropped Pret Twill Jacket

You know that in my professional styling opinion no look is ever complete until you’ve added some fantastic accessories! If you haven’t checked out WHBM accessories, you need to as they have such beautiful pieces and many can be worn multiple ways. The Mixed-Metal Coin Short Necklace is the perfect piece to stand out on its own or to wear with other pieces for a layered necklace look! You know in my world, more is always better!

Shop the Necklace Here: Mixed-Metal Coin Short Necklace

I recently wore my “Must Haves” out for a Family Fun night at Medieval Times! My outfit got lots of compliments…too bad our Black and White Knight didn’t win!

I’m pictured below with Helen, a WHBM lover! I had the privilege of styling her during the in store event! We had such a great time together! That’s my mission: helping each and every women to look and feel her absolute best no matter age, no matter size. I want you to have that dopamine feeling each and every day you head out the door! I’d be remise if I didn’t draw your attention to this gorgeous Tie-Waist Poplin Shirt! The minute I saw it on the mannequin I knew I had to try it on; and as you can guess, I had that dopamine feeling! It also comes in green (Jungle) and white sizes 00 – 18. I’m wearing the color “STILETTO”.

Shop the Shirt: Tie-Waist Poplin Shirt

Shop the Skinny Flare Jeans: High-Rise Sculpt Skinny Flare Jeans

When you wear the things you love and that make you happy, you’ll have that dopamine dressing feeling! It’s easier to achieve than you might think; and I’d be so happy to help you achieve that feeling with any outfit for any occasion! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me styling assistance! To see a previous blog post on my role as a Social Stylist, click HERE. I can assist you virtually, in person and if you live local, I would love for you to join one of our monthly events! We can even host an in home styling party for you or you and your friends! How fun would that be? Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas for events! As I’ve stated before, I’m your fashion loving, dopamine dressing gal!

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What outfit gives you that Dopamine Dressing feeling? Leave me a comment! I love to hear from you! What are you looking to add to your wardrobe or to replace? Maybe you’d like to step out of your box and try something new. Let me know how I can be of assistance! I’m ready and excited to help you! Always remember: Wear what you love and that makes you happy!

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