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Happy Wednesday, Ladies! I hope you had a wonderful 4th with family and friends! We had THE BEST time hanging at the ranch with beloved friends since last Friday, but now it’s back to reality. And you know what reality brings with it? 100 degree days! Still, even though summer is in full swing and its often times pretty dang sweltering where I live, I still love wearing black!
Here’s the deal. Black is the chicest of all the colors no matter what the time of year, but it tends to lose its popularity in the summer. I’m here to show you today that you can still wear black in the summer! When choosing to wear black in these super hot months, I just make sure that I’m always choosing lightweight and breezy fabrics! I also like to mix black with other colors, but the breeziness of the fabric is really most the important thing to keep in mind when choosing black pieces for the summer.
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So….let’s check out some FABULOUS black pieces that I found at Gap and that I am absolutely LOVING.
OUTFIT #1
I’m completely smitten with this entire outfit.
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I think it’s chic, stylish, and totally fabulous.
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This blouse has so many lovely details.
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The cream embroidery is gorgeous against the black. And the tiny buttons, the delicate pi-tuck pleats, the feminine flutter sleeves, and the cutouts are all sooooo pretty. The blouse is roomy (which I love), so I would recommend sizing down if between sizes. I’m wearing a small.
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You could obviously style this top with a pair of denim shorts, but my goodness I love it with these black drawstring shorts. Pairing it with the shorts make it look like a cute little set.
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The shorts are a soft cotton gauze with a fabulous crinkle texture and feel. They are so light, so airy, and so comfy! For size reference, I’m wearing the petite small.
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I pretty much want to just wear this outfit every single day.
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OUTFIT #2
This outfit is effortlessly chic.
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This is a classic button up blouse, but it’s gauzy, which makes it absolutely perfect for summer.
It’s easy, it’s breezy, and it’s oh so chic.
It is quite oversized, so I would suggest sizing down. I’m wearing a petite medium here and it’s very roomy, so I’m actually going to exchange it for a petite small. The petite medium is big enough that I feel confident it will still be roomy after I size down.
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When paired with the shorts, you’ve got a DARLING set.
I highly recommend these shorts. They are so easy to wear, so comfy, and so flattering. I featured them in olive green last month, but they also come in navy, beige, pink, off-white and red. As mentioned above, I’m wearing a petite small, but I like my shorts short. If you want some length, just get the regular!
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I mean, I absolutely love the look.
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OUTFIT #3
I love the black embroidered blouse so much, I had no option but to get the cream colored one as well. I was powerless.
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It’s obviously everything that is great about the black one, but now in cream! So for those of you that still tend to shy away a bit from black in the summer, this cream number gives you a great option. It still has the black accents, and it looks great paired with the black shorts.
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Again, all of the details are just so lovely.
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I can’t decide if I like the black one or the cream one better. Good thing I don’t have to pick a favorite, all I have to do is rotate which one I wear! 😉
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OUTFIT #4
Obviously this is the same black blouse I highlighted at the beginning of the post, but I wanted to style it with the denim shorts I first showed y’all last month.
These denim shorts come in 5 wash options, but I went with the “light wash”. They have a 4″ inseam, they sit lower on the waist, and they are loose through the hip and thigh with a relaxed fit. They have very little stretch, which I’m not used to, but I still really like these shorts! The structure actually feels nice, but I did size up to a 28 because of the lack of stretch. I did like the length of the petite better than the regular length, so I went with the 28P. They have that perfect worn in look, with a little bit of distressing and a raw and frayed hem. If you always wish for a little more leg room in your denim shorts, you’ll like the roominess of these!
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So do you like the black blouse better with these denim shorts or the gauzy black shorts?
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OUTFIT #5
And last but definitely not least, I have an adorable little black dress.
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It’s 100% breathable cotton with a light and gauzy texture.
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It’s very soft, very lightweight, and just an easy dress to to wear! It buttons up, has soft pleats that run from the collar to the waist, and a great little fabric belt to be tied in a knot or a bow.
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I really love the fit.
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I think the black is what makes this dress oh so chic, but it also comes in a vibrant pink and white if that’s more your jam.
Oh, and have I mentioned it has pockets? Because it does. #BONUS
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I mean, everybody loves a dress with pockets.
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And this cute little belted waist? I love it.
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It’s a really really great dress.
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BONUS CONTENT: SOME GREAT BASICS CARTER LOVES
And some bonus content for you today: some great basics that both Carter and I are happy to have in his closet!
He’s in the XXL from the kid’s department in the tee and both pairs of shorts in today’s post, so I’m guessing that the next Gap post I do, he’ll be in adult sizes.
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These are pieces that both of us love, and it says something that he loves the clothes even though they’re not dri-fit.
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He loves the sandals too. They are men’s size.
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I love the subtle pinstripe in these, and he loves the pull-on styling and drawstring waist. They actually come in a 2-pack with a navy pair.
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These shorts are still of the pull-on variety, but they are a solid khaki color.
Go from pool to play with Gap’s fave hybrid shorts. Made with quick-dry, moisture-wicking, and comfort stretch material, they’ll be ready for whatever the day brings.
- This short is made with 52% recycled nylon. Less waste in the world. More great clothes for you.
- Smooth woven shorts with quick-dry, comfort stretch fabric.
- Elasticized waist with drawstring.
- Front zippered slant pockets.
- Back zippered welt pocket.
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I love that they can go from pool to play, and Carter does too.
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So I’m curious to know, what outfit or piece was your favorite today? Is there anything you saw that you are going to add to your own closet?
I would definitely recommend to take a couple of minutes to check out the site for yourself! There are tons of awesome items to choose from for the entire family!
And don’t forget the awesome promotions:
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Buy More Save More:
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30% Off 1, 40% Off 2, 50% Off 3+ & Extra 30% off Reg. Price Styles & All Shorts on Sale (7/5-7/10)
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Extra 10% Off with code ADD10 (6/28-7/10) Click HERE for everything you need to know about the promotions!
A huge THANK YOU to Gap and Collective Voice for sponsoring this post.
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