Dress, purse, necklace and earrings from Gordmans // Leather jacket {sold out, but love this and this one} // Black boots {similar here and here – love both of them!}

If you’ve ever lived in Chicago, you know how challenging it can be trying to dress up in the spring (or any season really). While I love Chicago through and through, the wind really can do a number when you’re attempting to dress up for work or date night – and I often walk around town holding my dress down while gusts of wind try to knock me over (or show a little too much to innocent bystanders around me – sorry!)  And the morning I took photos with Hannah last week was no different – full of wind which resulted in my hair looking pretty crazy and my dress trying to fly up every few seconds. Sometimes you have to roll with the punches, especially when it comes to crazy Chicago weather 😉

It probably doesn’t help my case that I have spring on my mind, and I’ve decided that it’s time we all will warmer weather to get here, so I’ve been wearing dresses (and this jacket) on repeat – no matter how cold it’s been. Which honestly is kinda ridiculous, but it’s slowly but surely getting it’s getting warmer (making my stubbornness somewhat less ridiculous in the process!)    One dress I’ve been wearing as I’m anxiously awaiting for spring has been this pretty floral number I picked up a few weeks ago at Gordman’s, one of my favorite stores for finding affordable wardrobe staples, home decor and more. Growing up in Wisconsin, I spent a lot of time shopping at Gordman’s in Madison, so I always make sure to stop by whenever I’m back in town. I love that every time I go to Gordman’s, they always have something new to discover because they get new items rotated in on a weekly basis. If you’re wondering where your nearest store is, check out their store locator here (and believe me, the prices are worth the trip if you don’t have one in your city quite yet!)

Another thing I love about Gormdan’s is that they have their lowest price guarantee which means that if you find any item they carry for less at a competitor, they’ll match that price AND give you a $5 Gordman’s gift card. All you have to do is bring in proof of the lower price from one of their competitors (weekly ad, receipt, image from their website), and then they match the price and change the price nationally too so everyone else gets the awesome deal you scored. You can get all the details here, but it’s nice to know they have a system to ensure you always can find the lowest possible price on anything you buy there!   Anyway, back to this outfit – most of which is from pieces I picked up during my latest Gordman’s run! This dress is perfect for spring and summer (and definitely has some grunge 90’s vibes!) and pairs perfectly with a leather or jean jacket when it’s still a little chilly. They also have amazing deals on accessories, so I picked up these pretty earrings and necklace for both under $5 each (I’ve already gotten a ton of compliments on them too!). Paired with this classic faux leather purse (also from Gordman’s!) and my favorite leather boots and jacket, this outfit is definitely going to be on repeat all summer long. I’m planning to wear it more often once it gets a little warmer out for drinks with girlfriends on the weekends or even date night with Tom. Alright, that’s it for me this week as I’m headed back home to Madison to spend time with my family for Easter weekend. I’m excited to see some friends, go back to my favorite spots and spend some much needed time relaxing. Hope you have some fun plans for the weekend too! xx

This post was sponsored by Gordman’s! As always, all opinions are my own – thanks for supporting the brands that make Charmingly Styled possible!