• Home
  • About
  • Categories
    • Wardrobe Capsules
    • What I Wore
    • How To Wear It
    • Casual Work Wear
    • Mom Style
    • Travel
    • Holidays
    • Trends To Try
    • Maternity Style
    • Thrifty Tips
    • Shopping
    • Beauty
  • Shop my outfits
  • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Thrifty Wife Happy Life

Helping women love what they wear on a budget

Striped Swing Dress

May 11, 2017 by Katie Haller

Did you know that May is one of my favorite months?  I have so many great memories of the month of May.  There are flowers blooming, great weather, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, my wedding anniversary is in May… what’s not to love about May?  That’s why today I wanted to share a look that would be perfect for any event you do this month, featuring one of my favorite dresses that I bought last Spring. 

 I found this adorable striped swing dress last spring at Nordstrom Rack. (original post here)  I just love how lightweight and flowy this dress is.  My favorite way to wear it is to layer it with my denim jacket.  I swear this jacket goes with everything and I wear it all the time.  I accessorized the look with my cognac purse and wedge sandals.  I love accessorizing with cognac, especially with black and white stripes.  People used to tell me that you can’t mix brown with black,  but I think that’s such a silly fashion rule.  Cognac is the perfect shade of brown to mix up with your black and white.
Here is the look.  Oh yeah… did I mention that it was really windy the day I took these pictures?  Even though it was hard to get good pictures with the wind, it did make for some fun photos. 
*This post contains affiliate links which means by clicking on and/or making a purchase through a link, I will receive a small commission.  Thank you for your support.

Shop my closet
Dress- Nordstrom Rack (similar similar) || Denim Jacket- Jessica Simpson (similar) || Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus- (exact) || Shoes- Old Navy- Thrifted from the Goodwill- (similar similar)
I hope you have a great rest of your week!

Related posts:

Default ThumbnailDaily Outfits- January Review Default ThumbnailHow to Wear a Little Black Sundress Default Thumbnail3 Ways to Wear a Button Front Denim Skirt

Filed in: Affordable Fashion, fashion, My Closet, outfits, Spring Fashion • by Katie Haller • 8 Comments

Comments

  1. Unknown

    May 12, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Can't go wrong with stripes in my book. Love this outfit. Happy Friday!

    Reply
  2. Christine

    May 12, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Such a cute outfit! I love that dress- versatile enough to mix and match! Such a fun combination!

    Reply
  3. Justine Y @ Little Dove

    May 14, 2017 at 4:42 am

    I agree, I love May too! Lots of fun things this month. 🙂 I love this dress on you as well, looks great with that jean jacket!

    Reply
  4. Shani Ogden

    May 15, 2017 at 4:50 am

    Too cute! I love the denim jacket and cognac with the black and white. Did you feel a little like Marilyn Monroe with all the wind? *wink*

    Reply
  5. Katie Margaret

    May 18, 2017 at 4:31 am

    Thank you Shani! I actually did take a few Marilyn Monroe like pictures, I just didn't use them in the post. I'll save them for a later day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Katie Margaret

    May 18, 2017 at 4:32 am

    Thank you Justine!

    Reply
  7. Katie Margaret

    May 18, 2017 at 4:33 am

    Thank you Christine! It's a great dress to have on repeat!

    Reply
  8. Katie Margaret

    May 18, 2017 at 4:33 am

    Thank you! Stripes are my favorite!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Thrifty Wife Happy Life Profile picture

Hi I'm Katie! Welcome to my blog! I am on a mission to help women build a wardrobe that they love without spending a lot of money doing it. I believe that everyone has the right to feel good in their outfit, no matter what your budget is! I am excited to have you here!
About me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Follow me

Amazon favorites

Search

Archives

Disclosure

This blog contains affiliate links, which means by clicking on and/or making a purchase through a link I earn a small commission.  For more information click HERE!  Thank you for your support!

Follow

@thriftywifehappylife

thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
💌 katie@thriftywifehappylife.com

Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and su Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and summer? This $16 striped sweater vest from @walmart is perfect! 

🛍️Comment VEST and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5d6b3

#walmartstyle #walmartfashion #budgetfashion #howtowearit #6waystostyle #outfitideasforyou
I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 va I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 vacation and I’ve been outfit planning! 

Here are some looks that I would wear while sightseeing on at the island ports! 

🛍️Comment CRUISE OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5d2E8

#cruisevacation #cruiseoutfit #sightseeingoutfit #whattowear #outfitideas #vacationoutfits
What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

Which day is your favorite? 

🛍️Comment OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping link to all my daily outfits! 

#outfits #dailyoutfits #dailyoutfitinspo #momstyleinspo #momoutfits #momootd
A week of teacher workwear outfits! The end of t A week of teacher workwear outfits! 

The end of the school year is near, so here’s some more outfit ideas to keep you going for the next couple weeks! 

🛍️Comment WORKWEAR and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5cEBx

#workwearinspiration #teacheroutfits #teacherstyle #outfitideas #springworkwear #springstyle #affordablefashion #whatiwouldwear
April best sellers!! 🌷 These are the items you April best sellers!! 🌷

These are the items you have been loving during the month of April from my @shop.ltk shopping page! 

🛍️Comment APRIL and I will send you the shopping link! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5cAeH

#bestsellers #ltkstyletips #ltkblogger #petiteblogger #affordablefashion #petitepants #styleöver40 #ltkpetite
Need some easy, cute outfits for busy summer days? Need some easy, cute outfits for busy summer days? These Amazon finds are total lifesavers—comfy, flattering, and perfect for throwing on when you’re rushing out the door with kids in tow.

🛍️ Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5cvHa

#amazonfinds #amazonfashion 
#momstyles #summeroutfitideas 
#ootd #momoutfits #casualstyle 
#affordablefashion #everydaystyle 
#throwonandgo
What I wore today! I love an all black base! It’ What I wore today! I love an all black base! It’s always so easy to build upon! 

🛍️ Comment LINK and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5crGE

#ootd #outfitoftoday #momoutfits #momstyleblogger #momstyleinspo #momoutfitideas #momootd
I’m loving these Amazon dress from the brand @gr I’m loving these Amazon dress from the brand @gracekarin_brand! It’s one of my favorite dress brands! 

Head over to my stories today to get a full try on with all the sizing details and also some discount codes! 

🛍️ Comment SHOP DRESS and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5clz8

#amazondresses #dresses #springdresses #gracekarin #weddingguestdresses #mothersdaydress #graduationdress
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2025 · Thrifty Wife Happy Life