Date Night - Graphic Tee and Vans

Tee: LOFT Misty Floral Print Tee
Jeans: H&M MAMA Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Vans Canvas Authentic

Guise! I'm wearing a graphic tee. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but it's a big deal to me. My junior year of high school I called a guy out for staring at my boobs while wearing a graphic tee, and he told me that I was basically begging for guys to stare at my boobs because they had words on them (victim blaming is awesome, amirite?). Well it screwed up my fragile teenage self-esteem and I haven't worn a graphic tee since. I always wanted to wear them, but never felt comfortable in them again.

I decided when I saw this one on LOFT's website that I wouldn't let that guy from over 10 years ago control what I wear anymore, and I was going to buy a dang graphic tee! I liked this one because it was a cute print, but still subtle, and because the print extended down, it helped disguise the tummy. I went easy on the accessories so they didn't overwhelm the tee, and I chose the Vans because they are comfy, and they are my favorite type of sneakers EVER.

If you're asking yourself why I dressed so casual for a date night, it's because the weather was looking sketchy, and since our usual plan is to go to restaurants with outdoor seating so the baby can fuss without disturbing people, we didn't want to chance it. We decided to order in Thai food and spend the night watching "Orange is the New Black" instead.  Totally still a date.

Date Night - The White Trend

Top: LOFT Pleated Lace Front Cotton Tee
Jeans: H&M MAMA Skinny Jeans
Shoes: ShoeDazzle Marva
Bag: c/o JustFab Fairmont
Jewelry: Monica's Fantabulous Fashions

Kyle and I are still going to try to do date night every Friday with the baby, and even though we were just going to Mellow Mushroom, I used it as an excuse to dress up a bit a feel a more human.

White accessories are huge right now, so I was super exited to receive this bag from JustFab as my birthday present, one of the perks for being a Brand Ambassador for them. I love the cut out detailing on the side as well as the option of straps. It's a classy, on-trend bag and was the perfect size for all my stuff, as well as the baby essentials.

I bought the shirt at LOFT on sale last week, but unfortunately it sold out between then and now. I picked it specifically because it had detailing down the front. It worked pretty well to disguise the tummy.

You may have noticed, I'm still wearing maternity pants. My weight still hasn't stabilized so I haven't bought any pants yet, but there's no shame in enjoying the comfort of a stretchy waistband a little while longer.

I was going to wear some flat sandals but opted for these adorable wedges instead to dress up the outfit. They give the fancy factor of heels while still having the comfort of sandals (plus the bows are SUPAH CAYOOT).

I've discovered it can be pretty intimidating to show you my post-baby looks. It's not as easy to dress myself these days as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong. I knew that my body would be completely different, but just finding things that fit, and that I feel comfortable in has been difficult.  The biggest thing I've had to learn is not to worry about what size things are. Focus on how clothes fit, not the size listed on the tag. I recently had to buy something at Target in a size 2 sizes bigger than I've ever worn, but it fit, and it looked pretty good. It's not an easy transition to make, but feeling comfortable in what you're wearing, makes you more confident regardless of size.





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Date Night - Polka Dots and Magenta Cardigan

Shirt: Old Navy Maternity Rib Knit Tank
Cardigan: ModCloth Charter School Cardigan in Magenta
Jeans: Old Navy Maternity Full Panel Skinny Jeans
Shoes: H&M Ballet FlatsPurse: JustFab Petite Icon (no longer available)

Here's just a quick post to show you what I wore to date night tonight, and to show off my new magenta Charter School Cardigan. One day I will own it in every color. Just you wait. I threw it on tonight to add an easy splash of color to my outfit.

Also, I wanted to show that you don't have to put a lot of effort into an outfit to look pulled together. This is definitely just jeans and a t-shirt, but fancied up a bit with the cardigan, belt, and flats. I didn't even change my hair out of my work bun. Easy peasy.

Hope your night went as well as mine did! Happy Shopping!