40 and an Ounce: Outfits to kick off my birthday

It was my birthday so you know I had to go into the closet and create a special look or two 😘. This year my birthday plans were pretty low key. I had lunch with a “friend” and dinner with my awesome family so I only needed two outfit changes.

For my late lunch outfit I drew inspiration from @GarnerStyle. However $300 dollar jeans were not in my budget. Thanks to Lane Bryant I was able to find something comparable in my price range. I’m wearing an 18P because ya girl is “shorty by nature”. I’m thinking about getting another pair in non-petite size to have a wider cuff. What do you think?

The top was courtesy from my closet from long ago. I’m not sure where I got it from but you can get a similar look here. I accessorized the outfit with a necklace from Zulily and earrings I’ve had for years. I pulled the necklace into the look with a cute and surprisingly comfortable pair shoes from Target and a lovely MKF purse from Zulily (don’t sleep on Zulily). But if you slept on Zulily here is a comparable purse also at Target that you can get while you pick up the shoes 😁

Outfit Inspiration—Chasity Garner of Garner Style

I purchased a few dresses from the Beauticurve x Lane Bryant collection when it initially launched but I saved one of my favorites for my birthday; the Beauticurve Animal Print Maxi Dress. I fell in love as soon as I saw it. I paired it with a structured black belt. kept the same comfortable Target shoes and MKF purse for a sophisticated yet comfortable look.  The best thing about this outfit is that it camouflaged the messy "love grip" from sticky messy little fingers!

With these looks my 41st is off to a fabulous and stylish start!