Both of these dresses have been hanging out in my closet for a couple of weeks, which is rare because I'm the type to wear new clothes the very next day. One entire side of my closet is dedicated to dresses. They're such an easy way to look put together without trying too hard. I wore these at the beginning of the week before all the terrible weather and aftermath my area had.

One of the things I look for when buying new items is they're staying power. I'm not big on trends, especially if they're pricier. I tend to look for pieces that aren't going to go out of style after one season. Both of these dresses will have a lasting place in my closet.

I really can't believe it's taken me so long to wear this dress. I absolutely love it - from the almost '50s feel to the pattern and how it fits. This dress requires no help to look effortlessly chic. I paired it with my new go-to nude pumps and pearls. I would wear this dress on a date night, to a wedding or really any other occasion. It's lined, has a hidden back zipper and didn't wrinkle easily. I'm wearing a petite 8, and I should note that I didn't pay full price.

Details:
Dress - The Limited
Shoes - ShoeDazzle

This dress my husband actually picked out and ordered from eBay. He paid less than $10. It's a nice soft, stretchy material that stayed comfortable all day long (however, it definitely showed off my food baby after lunch). Because of the halter-style neck, I wouldn't wear it without some type of jacket for work, which is why I pulled out my favorite blue blazer. I got it several years ago from Charlotte Russe for less than $30. The three-quarter ruched sleeves make it easy to wear all year round, and it has a cute bow detail on the back. My shoes were a clearance Target find several years ago.

Details:
Dress: eBay
Blazer: Charlotte Russe old (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Target old (similar, similar)