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Date Night Leopard Print

March 1, 2019
Leather jacket and leopard print

I love date nights. It’s a great time to connect but even more exciting is dressing up for date night. Mark and I always put in the extra effort whether we are going for a glass of wine or a 5 course dinner. Dressing up together makes the night special. When we are getting ready we try to be the best dressed. Lol. Basically who can look the most stylish. Sometimes Mark wins, I’m not going to lie.

Leopard print dress and leather jacket

Having pieces in my wardrobe that are versatile are key. It makes it feel like I have a bigger wardrobe. I don’t have clothing that is only casual or for special occasions. Every piece is my wardrobe is able to be dressed up or down depending on the day. Versatility in my wardrobe has been a GAMECHANGER. Before I had segments. Fancy dresses, casual clothing, work pieces and so on. This really split up my wardrobe and made me feel like I had nothing to wear. I was so frustrated everytime I stepped up to my closet.

Leopard print dress and leather jacket

I found his Zara leopard print dress at the Salvation Army Thrift Store and really like the loose fit. Right away I knew it could be a versatile piece in my wardrobe. I can easily wear it with an oversized cardigan, flats or booties, thicker tights and it’s a perfect daytime outfit. Add shear tights, a heel and a simple leather jacket, I’m dressed up for date night.

Leopard print dress and leather jacket

LEOPARD PRINT DATE NIGHT

Zara Leopard Print Dress: $8.99 (Salvation Army Thrift Store), Faux Leather Jacket: free (a friend gave it to me), Tights: $4.99 (Winners), Leather Boots: $75 (Winners), Leather Purse: $5.99 (Salvation Army Thrift Store), MVMT Watch: A gift

TOTAL: $94.97

Leopard Print Dress and Leather Jacket

Are there areas of your wardrobe that are currently frustrating you? Perhaps you need to look at how many items you have that are only for one area maybe work or nights out, so you don’t feel like you have anything to wear since your everyday clothing is quite minimal. Is there a way you can incorporate your own style into your workwear? Or perhaps you’re over nice dresses and want to have a bigger wardrobe you can wear everyday? Stand there for a minute and consider why you’re frustrated. What makes you unhappy when you step up to your closet? Start there and you’ll start to discover what really works for you.

Leopard print dress and leather jacket
Leopard print dress and leather jacket
Leather purse, leather jacket and leopard print dress
Leopard print dress and leather jacket


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spar·kle 

/ˈspärk(ə)l/

verb

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