A few Magpies have requested spring style roundups at wallet-friendly prices. I absolutely cannot believe the three dresses below are under $250 — they look much higher end to me. One Magpie requested outfit ideas for a Europe trip and these three would be great staples. Pair with leather flats for day and chic slingbacks for evening. Dial up or down with jewelry and bags. Chic chic!

LEFT: J. CREW // CENTER: BODEN // RIGHT: TUCKERNUCK
I am also fan girling over two tops at the moment. The first is the Doen Henri seen at top. I’ve been eyeballing this for like two seasons. I love the idea of it tucked into casual jeans. It’s exactly what I want to wear, while barefoot and watching my kids in the front yard.
I’m also obsessing over this bow-front top from COS — I’ve been seeing this style of shirt everywhere (compare with styles from SEA and Hunter Bell) but am a little lost as to how to actually wear. Like you can’t wear a bra? Do you wear with a swimsuit? Layer over a delicate white tee? Just say “forget it” and go bra-less?! Ah! I don’t know but I’m inspired to find a way. The silhouette and color of this particular piece are just divine — and register as much higher end.

A few other tops in a similar vein, but maybe a touch more wearable right out of the gate:

HILL HOUSE HOME PETER PAN COLLAR TOP // DOEN HENRI TOP (LOOK FOR UNDER $100 WITH THIS) // REFORMATION BOXY BLOUSE // REFORMATION BOW FRONT BLOUSE // COS VEST
And two head-to-toe looks, with everything under $250, that look like a million bucks:

COS LINEN SHIRT // LINEN BLEND EASY WIDE LEG PANTS // CAMREN MINI BAG // MARGAUX WRAP SANDALS // COS BUCKET HAT // JENNYBIRD EARRINGS

FRONT VEST // LOW RISE EXTRA BAGGY JEANS // PERIDOT MIGNON KNOT FLAT SANDAL // MIXED MEDIA MINI BOW BAG // NATURAL FIBER BUCKET HAT // JACKIE POLARIZED SUNGLASSES ($50!)
PLEATED DROP WAIST DRESS IN CRINKLE // FRUIT STAND HEAD SCARF // CYRUS RUFFLED RAFFIA TOTE // LEATHER BALLET FLATS // OUTTA LOVE SUNGLASSES // SCULPTURAL FORMS EARRINGS
POLO SHIRT // WIDE LEG ESSENTIAL PANT IN LINEN // MARTINEZ WHITE NAPPA FLATS // THE // TWISTED HOOP EARRINGS // NOVE SUNGLASSES
P.S. Statement accessories for spring.
P.P.S. Elegant everyday dresses.
P.P.P.S. Notes to self on motherhood.
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Jen, I saw this tie front gingham layered over a floor length red dress yesterday in Jessie’s Substack! https://loefflerrandall.com/products/pilar-red-gingham-tie-front-top?utm_source=ShopMy&smsclickid=4d867c6a-d55a-418b-9219-f6090ec51ec9&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Jessie%20Randall&utm_content=5%20Spring%20Styling%20Tricks&utm_referrer=shopmy.us
I absolutely LOVE it!
I have a tie front top and a tie front dress… I just wear a nude bralette underneath and tie the front a little tighter and it’s been fine. I’ve also worn silicone nipple covers that work well, but prefer a little more support/coverage. Also have the henri in pink and have gotten a ton of wear out of it, worth it!
Iris, can you share the tie front dress? I’ve been on the lookout!
Yes, it’s this one but it’s from last year and sold out, unfortunately:
https://tnuck.com/products/barbados-cherry-stripe-cotton-mini-bow-tie-dress?srsltid=AfmBOoqPE1tFoqLwIBfhhReAEEHne6pssMPJQWw0C82pTY8wukA83a9Z
But Gianni has a few new options this season, worth a look!
Great insider intel – thank you!! xx