45 MINS TO GET ALL DRESSED UP

Whenever I have an event or somewhere important to go that requires planning and preparing an outfit, I panic. I know a lot of women who dread getting dressed up because the hunt for finding the perfect outfit is too stressful. I am going to attempt to make this process easier for you gals. Also for me, I like to have a lineup of potential spare of the moment "out to dinner looks" which I can completely throw on when I'm in a hurry or without any pre-planning.

The Best Dinner Looks

You can never go wrong with a good pair of jeans, a dramatic bodysuit and simple accessories to match. These are my go-to Joe's jeans with a bodysuit I bought from a local boutique paired with my little Jimmy Choo sandals, Chloe bag, and nude accessories throughout.

Another blue jean look with an extremely popular color this year -- baby blue. These are two perfect spring/summer night out looks. My Jamie jeans are from TopShop and the strapless blue tube top is from SHEIN along with the strappy sandals. Extremely affordable staples can always be found on SHEIN. (This is not sponsored however I wish it was).

An oldie but a goodie-- this sweater weather outfit is all from Amazon. The sweater is cropped by itself but I added a lace tank top underneath to dress it up. Also I love a good strappy heel for dinner occasions because they elevate the look. However, they are extremely impractical to wear for long periods of time.

You Fancy Huh?

Here are all the places that never let me down when I'm looking for a dress specifically for things like attending a wedding, a baby shower, homecoming, dinner parties etc.

Nordstrom/ Nordstrom Rack-- I found this Rachel Zoe skirt at my local Nordstrom Rack for $20, paired it with a basic tube top and my Louboutins (from TheRealReal)!

Lulu's -- you can always find the best little black dresses for any event here! Also I have so many pairs of heels from them that are inexpensive and chic.

Missguided -- perfect for finding casual but still dressy, dresses and skirts.

They also have the best cardigans, faux leather jackets, and sweaters that are perfect for dinner outfits.

Late Night, Date Night Edition

Here are the places I found the cutest "going out" clothes for those late night, date night occasions.

AMAZON--- the best bustier bodysuits on the market can be found in this infinite world of opportunity. I will search anything and everything that I'm looking for on Amazon and will always find exactly what I'm looking for.

Pretty Little Thing -- this website has loads of bodysuits, skirts, blouses etc. that are affordable and trendy.

Tips for Online Shopping:

• Pre-order your outfit at least one month ahead; this allows you to have enough time if you need to return or exchange sizes.

• Buy multiple options and return what you don't like; it's so simple to make returns via UPS, USPS, and most online stores offer free returns (all of the stores I mentioned above do!)

I hope this is a helpful and gives you ideas that are "eventful" for any occasion!

Thank you for reading!

xo Alyssa