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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type. These are must-have affordable dresses you need this Spring and Summer. Easy styling, look chic without much effort, and really easy to wear. I love every style, there easy to pack for traveling and seriously can flatter every figure. 5 dress styles you need are The Maxi, The Tee shirt dress, 3 Tiered Spaghetti strap, baby doll, and the Shirtdress. 

 

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Fit Everybody Type

Hello  Sunshine☀️ , Or at least that’s what this color of dress says✔️ , And the Rug behind me☀️☀️☀️☀️

1 of the must-have, 5 Dresses You Need For Spring, and Flatter Everybody Type. Is this Tiered spaghetti dress for this Spring and Summer☀️🌷 So affordable, comes in various colors, great for travel, and really easy to style! Here I grabbed it in a couple of colors; you should too, while it’s in stock✔️☀️🌼

I have chosen dresses at every price point, and truly Something for Everyone, even a couple perfect for Easter🐰🐣 Below Are my picks in the 3 tiered style. 

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Fit Everybody Type

A Maxi is always a fun choice & Spice, or rust is actually a popular color for Summer, shown here with the cardigan, paired with a chambray Maxi dress ( this one was purchased at Magnolia Farms  (I linked very similar ones) HERE and accessorized with another On Spring trend the pearls.  Here I played with the Pearl trend & featured the Kendra Scott Pearl and silver pieces. It shines pretty with the chambray. Finishing the look off with a bootie and sun hat!

In Utah, Spring can be chilly (even snowy). This gives you the layers you need and a closed-toe shoe.

Shop some of my Favorite Maxi Dresses this season, in all price points below:

 

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Fit Everybody Type

This Spring baby doll style dress has the cutest swiss dot details up close, and again we see the Rust color for Spring; it’s even mixed in with the coral and orange scarf I tied to my bag🌻🌷  I purchased the large, and I should have gotten the Medium. There is a lot of fabric (I should have stayed with my true size.)  I needed the length of the large. (remember, I am 5’9″ for height reference)  It paired with Tortoise & gold jewelry and finished off with a bootie. (this bootie is sold out) I linked similar ones HERE

This is a cute look for Easter and can take you all the way thru Spring and into Fall. With a few styling adjustments. Add a denim jacket, taller boots ( I love cowboy boots with baby doll dresses). Even a long cardigan sweater is cute for the Fall season. 

Shop my picks this season for the Baby doll dress below:

 

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Fit Everybody Type

The Leopard tee shirt dress, shop the look HERE.

A tee shirt dress is a perfect Spring Dress. It’s a great and easy-to-wear dress style for Spring. Easy to wear, easy to travel with, and even more versatile to style. (I’ve linked several like ones, As mine is sold out) Wear with this season’s HOTTEST kitten heel sandal HERE or with converse. This dress will take you from day to night, all in how you style it!

I’ve paired it with a Denim jacket that hits right where it needs to take you in at the waist. (this one HERE is  my personal favorite, and I own in several washes.) Lightweight, soft, and fits perfect, not bulky or boxy. Finish off the look with your favorite Gold jewelry. I wear these pieces several times a week. Lv locket, gold hoops, gold Buddha bracelets, and my favorite gold rings for laying. ( I’ve linked several like items) below & Don’t forget a straw bag.

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Shop my Tee shirt dress picks below:

Spring shirt dress🌻🌷

Plaid shirt dress with pearl buttons has a touch of western appeal; I took the touch of Pearl on the buttons to the next level by dressing it up with Pearls, Cluster Pearl and tortoiseshell necklace, layered Pearl bracelets one a Chanel and some tortoiseshell bangles, tortoise hoop earrings, wedge sandals, and headscarf, to finish it off!

Tip: this button-up dress can also be worn as a cute duster with jeans or shorts✔️ I love things that get double use. Shop this look HERE.  Here are a few more of my favorite shirt dresses.

More Spring and Summer dresses that flatter every body style and have me adding to my cart, below

 

Want more Spring dress Inspiration? Please go check out these fab blog posts by my sweet friends.

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Michelle= Poised Petite

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Spring Beauty Must-Haves 

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6 Comments

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  1. Cammi says

    April 6, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    So many cute dresses Darcy! They would have you covered for any occasion during the summer! I think my absolute favorite is the maxi look… but I do love them all!!!!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:57 am

      Thank you so much! I knew this would be your fav!

      Reply
  2. Lisa Richardson says

    April 7, 2021 at 6:26 am

    These are all really cute and you accessorized them perfectly!!!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:56 am

      Thank you so much Friend!

      Reply
  3. Cindy Farley Hannam says

    April 7, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Cute. Cute. Cute. I want one of each! I love the chambray maxi dress so much! Also love anything tiered right now too! Perfect spring to summer styles D’arcy XOXO Cindyh

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:56 am

      Thank you! Me too!

      Reply

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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The perfect way to have a little appetizer, without a lot of work and NO over eating…
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For you circulation & 
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So many cute fall and Halloween items from $1-5

I would never guess, these cute items were that reasonable 

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I am 54 and this is what I am wearing in real life I am 54 and this is what I am wearing in real life✔️🍂

17 outfits I’ve worn lately 
From watching grandson to errand and lunch with friend… and everything in between..

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I think you’ll love these easy everyday outfits.

Mixing affordable finds with a few splurges✔️✔️✔️

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Fall just gets me so excited✔️

I can’t wait to share my full porch, window boxes and a fun projects I’ve been working on…

Stay tuned for some fun Fall content🍂🍂🍂

How cute is this cute outfit?

Bandana Print is huge this fall season and these slightly barrel jeans are a keeper✔️

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Items that helped my healing on this 8 month Journey.

For more info on this Journey, I have 8 parts in feed and in highlights. 

Please note I am not a doctor and these are just items and products I have researched and have helped me on my journey.

My hope is that it will help others going through melanoma or facial scars as well as bring more awareness to go get your skin checked!

Thank you for your support, on this journey and for using my links if there is products your interested in.

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Small moments can be big ones..
Enjoying the little things…

And the Moment you REALIZE….

It’s Ok to FILL your CUP☕️🥤

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4 is a MUST and 6 is important

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Unstoppable… A day in my life…. Just my Saturday Unstoppable…

A day in my life….
Just my Saturday 
TODO list✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

No rest for the wicked….
I’ve always got more to do then hours in the day… How about you?

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Hello my name is D’Arcy and I am a 54 year old , s Hello my name is D’Arcy and I am a 54 year old , styling Gingham & mixing Carmel and orange for a Fall transition look….while sharing a little advice✔️😉

What makes you happy?
A smile…
A good cup of Coffee…
A cute outfit…
Exercise….

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❤️🍂Number 3 is really important and 8 is the TRUTH

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I’ve always been an old soul… 🖼️I started collect I’ve always been an old soul…

🖼️I started collecting antiques when I was 16… I didn’t want a car, I fell in love with an Antique dresser and mirror and asked for that as my Birthday present.

🪏I started gardening and baking along side my mom, probably in a high chair❤️

🍎Which lead to winning my elementary schools pie baking contest when I was in the 2nd grade..🍏Apple pie) with applies from our yard.

📚In the 3rd grade I won a hot air balloon ride for 📚reading the most books in elementary school that year.

🎨In the 5th grade I started a handmade card club at school to drop off a senior centers 

🍽️my love of entertaining, started in elementary school, For fun I would plan dinners(my mom and I would shop for them & I would cook for my family as well as set the tables pretty, have ready when my family came home. 

I had a mom who taught and shared her love of hospitality, creativity and “grandma hobbies” way before I could fall in love with Martha Stewart as a young teenager in the 80’s..

Not only did I want 17 magazine & vogue, I wanted Martha steward living, better homes and garden, Ina Gardens cook books, and anything made by Ralph Lauren .

I got my real first job at 15 (so I could buy (RL) at the cutest home decor and interiors shop, owned by the most creative and talented lady (Susie), who gave me my love of wallpaper, and playing with pretty things… I was doing her window displays at both her shops by 16… 

🌸So, I guess you could say … yes, I Skipped the midlife crisis, and  I’ve been doing “Grandma Hobbies”  my whole life!

Now… if I could just get someone to teach me Mahjong … I Really need a reason to buy these tortoiseshell scallop tile holders, pretty tiles and set a gorgeous table😉🤣

Fun fact -I grew geraniums in clay pots in my bedroom in high school… 
- I’ve had weekly fresh flowers in my home since I was 19 , even if i had to go pick wild flowers.  I’ve just lifts your mood, brings cheer to a space and makes me happy.

Tell me something you enjoy doing?

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Over 50- Utah living- lover of my family
I find the hidden gems, so you don’t have to. 9 I find the hidden gems, so you don’t have to. 

9 Affordable 
 “Vintage Inspired” Home finds
I tell me “Besties’s about”…

-Tea Strainer you’ll give as gifts
-Magnetic Brass measuring spoons
-Cutest drying rack
-Honey/Syrup dispenser 
-dish soap/handsoap/candle holder 
-Table lamps
-French sea salt
-Beautiful safe pans
-Mirror we all need over 40

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Midlife awakening…. So many good things happen wh Midlife awakening….

So many good things happen when you get older…..❤️❤️❤️

-You’re wiser!
-You  don’t care what people think
-You dress for yourself not others
-You love time at home
- You’ll drop everything for your grandbabies 

Best thing…YOU DON’T have to put up with anything you don’t like!❤️❤️❤️

Follow  for more Good things that happen in Midlife✔️

Name one thing you love in midlife…

🍂A little affordable Western outfit
- Suede dress you’d think was Anthro and yet is so affordable and flattering
- The best under $70 tall western boots 
-turquoise necklace ring & bracelets 
-Suede fringe bag $30🍂🍁🍂🍁

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I am 54 Styling not your basic white button up & S I am 54
Styling not your basic white button up & Snakeskin jeans

One Base Outfit 3 looks …

Slide ➡️to see 3 outfit inspos … all the details of these NOT so Basic basics and fun accessories, perfect for Fall transition outfits …

You’ll wear these pieces on repeat all season long.

-No Iron White button up with Bow sleeve details
-Metallic snake skin Girlfriend dark denim jeans 
-light weight boxy knit sweater with 3/4 sleeves perfect to wear alone or layered. (I love who it shows off the bow sleeve details on the button up) 
-metallic gold quilted loafers
-metallic gold belt
-Metallic custome made leather bucket bag 
-Gold Horse necklace 
-Gold earrings 

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#midlifestyle #utahinfluencer #basicwardrobe #styleover50  #fallfashiontrends
—PotteryBarn or Target?— The quality says Pottery —PotteryBarn or Target?—

The quality says PotteryBarn but the prices say Target…

Whether your looking for a little 🍂 Fall refresh 🍁 Some items for you Holiday entertaining, or crave a home like Ralph Lauren or Nancy Meyers?

Target has got your Fall needs or wants covered🥰😉

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Gibsonlook Sale 

-Outfit inspiration -
The outfit you wear to the office, teach school, meet friend for lunch or head to meetings. 

-Wide leg print pattern pants, shades of navy and green, pull on elastic waist.  NOW $44.50
Normally $89
I am wearing the small

-The double perfect blazer in a knit and has a cute striped lineing. Soft and so comfortable:) it’s so good I own it in 12 colors 
This is the green and I am wearing a med 

🚨Save 15% off with my code DARCY15 on any non sale Gibsonlook item 

White tank top:) made in California and a classic wardrobe builder 

Velvet Mary Jane’s with little bow under $50 comes in other colors and fit tts 

Scarf used to tie in ponytail or you could use on your bag
Leather tote bag, perfect to hold business or school items.

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Color combo navy and green/ midlife fashion/ scarf detail/
Happy Sunday pretty ladies🍂 May your day be full o Happy Sunday pretty ladies🍂
May your day be full of Blessings and love…

Affordable two piece set- perfect for now and lay in the fall🍂

How cute is the ruffle peplum tank top with ruffle trim detail and wide leg pant with pockets.
Fits tts and some ###in a couple colors & print

Cute to wear now and layer for fall🍁🍂

What’s something you learned in midlife? 

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Affordable sets/ midlife/ midlife style/ midlife knowledge
Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 8 — 8 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 8

— 8 month Update—

 4 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February. Then 1 ever 6 weeks since.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

🚨Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

‼️Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

⚠️If you’re NEW HERE or just seeing this post, I have shard 7 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stories saved to highlights with more info.

🤍Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

⚠️Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness
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