I’ve been obsessed with this babydoll dress from American Eagle ever since I bought it in the white floral pattern a year or so ago (previously shown here). It’s turned into a bit of a staple dress during the hot Summer months, and even a great option for layering during the Fall and Winter. Cozy Cardigan + tights please! This dress originally came in a black floral colorway as well. At the time I bought the first one, I was actually super tempted to buy the second color but held back (which I now regret waah). If you ever get that impulse to get XYZ thing in another color just because you wear it often and love it that much, don’t make the same mistake I did; trust your instincts and just get it! Lol. Why do I love this dress so much? It’s loose fitting so I can wear it without a lot layers to feel comfortable, yet flattering at the same time. It’s actually the only babydoll shape that has worked with my body type. The subtle asymmetrical hem that flows down towards the back is just perfect. I really hate short dresses that I can’t wear without tights or leggings to feel decent. IDK about you but feeling self-conscious is something I can do without when I leave my house. Also, it can be dressed up with fancier shoes or dressed down with some casual kicks.
Since some time has passed since I bought the first, this dress was long sold out on AE’s website. What to do when the thing you’re looking for isn’t available? Time to go on a Poshmark thrift hunt of course! Looking for very specific obscure items on thrift sites can actually be pretty darn fun as long as the search function is working (and users tag and label their stuff properly hint hint). Luckily, I was able to find a few of these available on Poshmark, and in the size I was looking for! Score!! This outfit is my everyday Summer outfit to a T. Comfy shoes, a messenger bag, and a sun hat is all I need to complete the look. Oh, and scroll down for some of the latest garden photos — Cabbage, beets, parsley and potato plants are all going to town!