Old Navy: Jersey Cross-Front Dress

I bought the blue version of this dress last summer and I LOVED it. Crazy comfortable, easy to move in and I got a ton of compliments on it. I was sad that it was on clearance and I couldn't get it in other colors before summer was over. I was pretty excited when I saw it come back in their spring offerings online and that it came back in black! I nabbed one for wedding wear and I can't wait to toss it into the wedding clothes rotation. Note that the V is a bit low for my tastes on me so I wear a higher cami with it and it's perfect!

Cost: $29.50

Additional Codes: None currently, sure to be some soon!

Shabby Apple: Cleopatra

A few weeks ago I was invited to a friend's wedding. I was super excited to be a GUEST for once! The day of the wedding I was all set to rock out my Badgley Mischka LBD and then I talked to the bride. Her photographer (friend's stepdad) told her that he'd be an extra $500 to cover the reception and started throwing all of these last minute charges at her. So they ended up opting to only use him for the ceremony and formal pictures. I know I am a bit of a pushover but I also couldn't let my friend have bad pictures from her wedding. So I sadly put away the LBD and pulled out my newest Shabby Apple purchase (thanks to Groupon!) which would be a bit more friendly to the crazy positions I get in during a day AND was a bit more formal than my normal wear for a wedding.

The Cleopatra was the perfect hybrid dress for me. I was able to look guest-like but still able to move around quite easy due to the cotton fabric and length. I highly recommend it for more formal affairs or for those ladies out there wanting to look a bit more elegant at weddings without hampering your shooting style.

Cost: $68.00

Additional Codes: fall10 for 10% off until 10/15

What I Wear: Merona Scoop Neck Dress

Readers, I have a confession to make... I wore a dress to shoot in, despite swearing I'd never do it. We've had some crazy high temperatures here in Ohio the past few weeks - and even before we were in the upper 80's to 90's we've had some humidity that is just unbearable. So unbearable that in fact that even wearing my beloved gauchos seemed impossible. I had just got this dress from Target and thought well heck, I'll try it. While there were definitely times I wished I had on pants, I have to confess that it was VERY comfortable to shoot in and cool! I thought about wearing shorts beneath them but that'd kind of defeat the point of wearing a dress by adding more layers. While I don't think this will always be a go-to outfit, I must admit that I felt more professional being in a dress. These dresses are sold out online but you can still find them in some Target stores. I have this dress in coral, brown AND black - that's how much I love it. VERY comfy and you can still wear a normal bra with it which is a huge selling point for me. It can also easily be worn in the colder months with a cardigan!

If this is something that appeals to you, keep your eye out at your local Target as I HIGHLY recommend this dress!!!