Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I rapped to Vanilla Ice. 🧊 

Had the best week in Tulum celebrating our friends! 🌴 And now I’m so happy to be reunited with our snuggly boy.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3FnrN

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This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for when you are hanging out around town, but could easily end up in a body of water. 🌊 

Highly recommend. 10/10. It’s a little roomy, but I’d say true to size. 

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Fb8L

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On Tulum time. 🌴 Suit linked in the @shop.ltk On Tulum time. 🌴 

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F7HE

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Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 @thebod Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 

@thebodyglow helps me look less translucent, but I’m still a pale gal underneath. 🤣

My bracelets and sunglass chain are @shopautumnroad!

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F1Ef

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Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for the week.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3EYWd

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Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever r Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. 💙 Happy Mother’s Day!

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3ESVt

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I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress s I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress so much, and she’s finally here! 🍋 and she’s perfect! 

The story behind it is that when I was little, I had a lemon print dress and it’s all I wanted to wear. So I’m excited lemon print is trendy this summer so I can have adult-sized lemon print dresses. 👗

Direct link to dress ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Eot0

I would size down! I have a little extra room up top. 

I have plenty more lemon print coming. So don’t be surprised when you see me in lemon print all summer. 🍋 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #mididresses #midsizeblogger #shopltk #ltkunder100
This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to on This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to one of my favorite spring activities! He tried his first ice cream at @marbleslabcreamery! #sponsored I love going to Marble Slab creamery because their ice cream is made fresh in small batches, in-store daily. You can taste the difference because it is so yummy! 

We went to try their new #imaginationhasnolimits concoctions! Marble Slab Creamery has six new combinations of fresh made Ice Cream & always FREE Mix-Ins. We ordered a cup of the Cookies 'N Cream combination and a cup of the Chocolate Caramel Butter Pecan to share. They were both delicious and Ben loved his first taste of ice cream and the Marble Slab experience. 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor??

Be sure to follow @marbleslabcreamery for the latest special offers, announcements, giveaways, and more. 

#marbleslabcreamery #boymom #boymomma #mommyandson #atlantablogger #atlantabloggers #georgiablogger #atlblogger #boymomadventures #momswhoblog #dailymotherhood #mombloggers #mombloggersofinstagram #familyblogger
Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am going somewhere warm in a few weeks and I'm already planning out all my outfits. 

Are you heading anywhere fun this spring/summer? ☀️

This swimsuit is only $29 and comes in lots of colors! I love the asymmetrical wrap detail. It's extremely flattering. I did size up.

Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3DqBy

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #amazonswimwear #amazonswimwearfinds #midsizeswimwear #asymmetricalswimwear #highwaistedswimwear
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Fashion · March 24, 2022

Black-Tie Optional Wedding Guest Dresses under $100

Wedding season is upon us! So what happens when the invitation arrives and the dress code says “black-tie optional?” What do you wear to a black-tie optional wedding? What do you wear to a black-tie optional event? How much should you spend? What color do you wear? I’ve got you covered in today’s post! Here are some black-tie optional dresses under $100!

We recently went to a black-tie optional wedding and wore these outfits! My dress was $57 and I LOVED it.

couple sharing Wedding Guest Dresses under $100

Today I’m going to be sharing some more options for black-tie optional wedding guest dresses that won’t break the bank.

Black-Tie Optional Wedding Guest Dresses under $100

But first, let’s start with the question, “What do you wear to a black-tie optional wedding?”

A black-tie optional dress code is actually one of the more complicated dress codes in my opinion. Both “black-tie optional” and “cocktail attire” have some blurry lines for me. We can focus on cocktail attire another day though.

Black-tie optional means you need to dress more formally than you would to a cocktail or casual wedding, but not quite as formal as a strictly black-tie event. Black-tie optional really applies to the men. It means they can wear a tux if they want to, but they don’t have to.

For women, black-tie optional means wearing a full-length or mid-length dress. You can also choose to be as fancy as you want here. The main thing to note is the length of your dress and not coming in anything too short. I wear a full-length dress to both black-tie and black-tie optional events and have never had a problem.

Black-Tie Optional Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100

Let’s dive into some affordable black-tie optional wedding guest dresses.

collage of black-tie optional wedding guest dresses under $100

One-Shoulder Asymmetrical Dress – This dress is $49 and so unique and pretty. I love the asymmetrical neckline. This dress comes in a couple different colors and is sure to turn heads.

Feather neck dress – This dress is gorgeous! It has feathers on the neck and the sleeves. It’s only $70 and looks much more expensive than it is. It also comes in several different colors, but I like the black.

Rouched trumpet dress – This dress is so slimming and flattering. It is a great simple dress, that hugs your curves in all the right places. It is $54 and perfect for a black-tie optional wedding or gala.

Cowl Neck Dress – This cowl neck mermaid dress is gorgeous. I love the shape of this dress. It comes in several colors as well and is $68!

Off-the-shoulder zipper dress – This is the dress I am wearing above. It is such a pretty metallic fabric. The zipper on the slit is adjustable so you can wear it as high or as low as you wish. It is $57 and feels much more expensive than it is.

Do you have any black-tie optional weddings coming up soon? What are you wearing?

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Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I rapped to Vanilla Ice. 🧊 

Had the best week in Tulum celebrating our friends! 🌴 And now I’m so happy to be reunited with our snuggly boy.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3FnrN

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #weddingguestdress #beachweddingdress #tulumwedding #miabeachclub #shopltk #ltkwedding #ltkunder50 #weddingguestdresses
This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for when you are hanging out around town, but could easily end up in a body of water. 🌊 

Highly recommend. 10/10. It’s a little roomy, but I’d say true to size. 

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Fb8L

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #travelstyle #ltktravel #ltkswim #shopltk
On Tulum time. 🌴 Suit linked in the @shop.ltk On Tulum time. 🌴 

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F7HE

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #midsizeswimwear #monokinis #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #shopltk
Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 @thebod Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 

@thebodyglow helps me look less translucent, but I’m still a pale gal underneath. 🤣

My bracelets and sunglass chain are @shopautumnroad!

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F1Ef

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #midsizeswim #shopltk #tulumstyle
Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for the week.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3EYWd

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #tulumstyle #forever21 #floralmaxi #ltktravel #ltkstyle #shopltk
Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever r Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. 💙 Happy Mother’s Day!

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3ESVt

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #mothersdayoutfit #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #loftstyle #loft #shopltk #ltkfamily
I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress s I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress so much, and she’s finally here! 🍋 and she’s perfect! 

The story behind it is that when I was little, I had a lemon print dress and it’s all I wanted to wear. So I’m excited lemon print is trendy this summer so I can have adult-sized lemon print dresses. 👗

Direct link to dress ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Eot0

I would size down! I have a little extra room up top. 

I have plenty more lemon print coming. So don’t be surprised when you see me in lemon print all summer. 🍋 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #mididresses #midsizeblogger #shopltk #ltkunder100
This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to on This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to one of my favorite spring activities! He tried his first ice cream at @marbleslabcreamery! #sponsored I love going to Marble Slab creamery because their ice cream is made fresh in small batches, in-store daily. You can taste the difference because it is so yummy! 

We went to try their new #imaginationhasnolimits concoctions! Marble Slab Creamery has six new combinations of fresh made Ice Cream & always FREE Mix-Ins. We ordered a cup of the Cookies 'N Cream combination and a cup of the Chocolate Caramel Butter Pecan to share. They were both delicious and Ben loved his first taste of ice cream and the Marble Slab experience. 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor??

Be sure to follow @marbleslabcreamery for the latest special offers, announcements, giveaways, and more. 

#marbleslabcreamery #boymom #boymomma #mommyandson #atlantablogger #atlantabloggers #georgiablogger #atlblogger #boymomadventures #momswhoblog #dailymotherhood #mombloggers #mombloggersofinstagram #familyblogger
Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am going somewhere warm in a few weeks and I'm already planning out all my outfits. 

Are you heading anywhere fun this spring/summer? ☀️

This swimsuit is only $29 and comes in lots of colors! I love the asymmetrical wrap detail. It's extremely flattering. I did size up.

Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3DqBy

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #amazonswimwear #amazonswimwearfinds #midsizeswimwear #asymmetricalswimwear #highwaistedswimwear
I love a matching set for spring, especially when I love a matching set for spring, especially when it comes with two bows! 🎀 But really. The top has a bow tie back and the belt can be tied into a bow as well.

This set is $26 and comes in lots of colors! I am wearing a large and it runs true to size!

Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3DqC8

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