Happy Friday lovelies!
Wow, this has been the wildest week! Lots of life updates and of course, details for this floral petite maxi dress 🙂
Floral Petite Maxi Dress & Life Lately
Outfit Details
Chicwish Floral Maxi Dress c/o (similar here) | Franco Sarto White Boots c/o | Teddy Blake Blue Handbag c\o – Use TBLizzieInLace30 for $30 off! (similar here) | Kendra Scott Pendant Necklace c/o | Kendra Scott Layered Necklace c/o | Kendra Scott Bracelet c/o
You guys know that I LOVE a good maxi dress, which is funny because as someone that is under 5 ft, I never thought I’d be able to wear them! Boy, was I wrong 😉 They are super flattering, comfortable and feminine. I honestly think that they are my favorite type of dress to wear and that certainly says a lot. Maxi dresses are super easy to throw on and somehow still manage to make you look polished. This floral petite maxi dress is my current fave and I’m sure that’s not a surprise since I’ve already worn it on the blog, YouTube and Instagram haha!! Anyway, a little advice for other petite ladies that are looking for maxi dresses – go for a 52″ length or shorter (if you’re around 5 ft and under).
Okay so now for some life updates!
Firstly, I’m going to be an aunt again!! My sister just told us that she is pregnant and due later this year. My niece is almost four years old and she is such a doll! I can’t wait to find out whether it’s going to be a boy or girl 🙂 Will update haha!
Secondly, my little brother called me yesterday morning and told me that he is officially a SAILOR!!! Words cannot express how proud I am of him and how excited I am for his future. His division was the last to call so this week was full of anxiety just waiting to see that number pop up lol! He sounds really happy, which is great because he was immediately regretting his decision when he got there haha. But he did it 😀 He passed his test and we are watching his graduation from home today 🙂 This has definitely been an emotional roller coaster. He left in early February and I shared my honest and raw thoughts in this post.
When I first found out… I was not happy at all. I mean, I was supportive, of course, because I would be supportive of anything he chose to do. But I was sad for him to go for my own selfish reasons. We have always been very close and after the tough last few years we’ve had as a family, it was hard to let go of him. I just didn’t want him to grow up and I didn’t want him to change. I still wanted to go on trips, visit theme parks, play guitar and just talk about life. The first couple of weeks were really hard. I’m not a mom yet so I cannot even comprehend the situation from that perspective but now I can understand (just a little bit) how it feels to let go… and it hurt. But now, I think we’re all in a better place and instead of sad tears, I’m crying happy tears. I’m just so proud of him!
Now he is going to A school and will be there for a while. I’m hoping that we will get to see him before the end of the year but as I’ve found, the Navy is unpredictable so any time with him will be an added blessing. Until then, at least he will have his phone so that’s a huge plus haha!
Anyway, thank you for all of your support and encouragement throughout this time. And thank you to those of you that shared your own experiences with boot camp and the service in general. It helped more than you know!! Thankful for all of you <3
Have a wonderful weekend!!
xo
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Love the dress and so happy for you and your family with all this great news! Thanks for the link up!
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Thank you so much Kathrine! Of course <3
Aw, Lizzie, what a beautiful post. First of all, this dress is magical! And it is so perfectly you. I love it! And how wonderful that your brother is doing well! I am so glad to hear that and I do hope you get to see him soon! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
Shelbee
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Thank you so much Shelbee!! I loveeee this dress! I’m so so proud of him <3 And you have absolutely been so supportive! Thank you!! I hope so too 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Your dress is so dreamy and looks amazing on you! So glad to hear that your brother is doing well and so exciting that your sister is expecting!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you so much Jill! So much good news!! Have a great weekend! <3
That is such a beautiful dress, Lizzie! You look super pretty in it. And congratulations on your news. So exciting to have another family member due, and also your brother becoming a sailor is wonderful!
Hugs
Suzy xx
Thank you so much Suzy! You’re too sweet <3 So many happy things!! Very excited for both of them 🙂 Happy weekend!
That’s so exciting about your sister and brother!!
Jennifer
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Thanks so much Jennifer!
So pretty as always Lizzie:) Congrats on being an Auntie!
Aw Thanks so much Lucy!
How exciting that you’re going to be an aunt again! I used to be like you and thought that I couldn’t wear maxi dresses (I’m 5ft) but now I love them. You just need the right length!
Tracy
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Yay! That’s too funny! Glad you tried because they are the best! And actually the midi lengths work well as maxis too lol!
This dress is so beautiful 😻 I just love the floral print and how fun it is to wear with so many different styles. You can really dress up and down this look. Hope your enjoying your weekend 🙂
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Thanks so much Heather!! I love it too 🙂 You really can! The colors are so pretty! Hope you had an amazing weekend!
This dress is so pretty on you, I love how it just flows in the air and the color of that bag is so perfect with it, too! I am sure you are super proud of your brother, even though you miss him at the same time! And, congrats on your sister’s pregnancy!
Carrie
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Aw Thanks so much Carrie!! I love it too! It’s soooo twirly 😀 Yes, I’m so proud of him 🙂 I’m hoping to see him at the end of the year. She is thrilled!
How exciting you are going to be an aunt again! Congratulations! Love that stunning dress on you! It’s so beautiful!
Aw yay! Thanks so much Laura! You’re too sweet!
That’s such a beautiful dress! Congrats on becoming an aunt again!
Emma xxx
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Thanks so much Emma! I can’t wait!
Those are some very exciting life updates! And I love this outfit! You always find the best, most floral places to take photos. I love it!
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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Thanks so much Grace! So many things are happening lol! I’m like a floral magnet haha
What a gorgeous dress, Lizzie, and great news regarding your family as well!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
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Aw Thanks so much Amber!! I appreciate it <3 I hope you are too!!
Know that Dan & I- a couple of “old soldiers”- are very proud of your brother for sticking it out! Basic can be a rough row to hoe! He will make you proud! On a fashion note, I, too, am well under 5′ and have grown to love maxi dresses; it’s really my fave style now… and I often wear super-high heels with them…
Awww Thanks so much Elisse! That honestly means a lot. He’s only 19 so still very young but I’m so excited for him and his new life journey. Yay! Me too. They are surprisingly easy to wear and look so flattering on petites! I usually wear heels too lol! 😉
Such a pretty dress. I love a good maxi dress – they can be so flattering, no matter the height! Sounds like your family has had some great news recently!
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Thanks so much beauty! I agree! they are flattering on pretty much everyone! Definitely 🙂
You wear the best floral dresses! Have a wonderful weekend!
Aw Thanks so much Nancy! I hope you did too!
Wonderful news Aunt Lizzie 🙂 Congrats! Great to hear about your brother as well. LOVE the larger print on this dress and of course the style, so pretty with your TB bag in the soft pastel blue.
jess xx
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Thanks so much Jess! I’m so happy for him <3 I do too and the colors are such a dream! The bag matches perfectly 🙂
That maxi dress is amazing as well as flowers behind you. I like your photos so much.
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Love that dress Lizzie and congratulations on all the good news! I can see why you weren’t happy at first about your brother joining the Navy but think it’s great you are supporting him and are now seeing it in a different perspective.
Aw Thanks so much Grace! That means a lot <3 I do! Not seeing him is still sad but it definitely brings a sense of pride. I'm will always support him no matter what!
My brother is military so I totally understand what you’re saying 😠and congrats on new baby boy or girl auntie!! So exciting!!!
Aww! Sending you hugs <3 I get it. Thanks so much Alex! I can't wait to see what it is!
Awe congratulations Lizzie, how lovely. Thanks for hosting the #linkup Jacqui x
Thanks so much Jacqui! Of course!
Congrats on becoming an auntie again—that’s wonderful news!
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Thanks so much Cheryl!! I’m so excited <3
I love pretty flowy dresses specially florals.
Me too!
Talk about a beautiful dress. I’m always trying to convince my more petite friends that maxis can still look gorgeous on them and they never believe me. I’ll be sending this post as proof from here on out haha! Also YAY for being an aunt, round 2! It’s so fun being an aunt. I love my nephews with my whole heart. And I’m proud of you for the journey you’ve gone through to become more settled about where your brother is at. I know that took a LOT, but it’s amazing to see you cheering him on!
Aw Thanks so much Stephanie! You’re always so thoughtful! Yes! You should. Petites can totally wear maxis and in fact, I think they are super flattering and elongating! I do love the auntie life haha! I appreciate that so much. It was hard but I’m so happy for him and proud of his choice <3
Congrats on the family growing, how exciting! Love the dress….just dreamy! xoxo, Sarah
Thanks so much Sarah! So much to celebrate!
Congratulations to your siblings! So much going on for your family! Really appreciate your candidness about your feelings on your brother. It’s a hard situation, but he sounds like he is doing amazing!
Thanks so much Lindsay! It’s overwhelming in a good way <3 It was really hard at first but I'm so happy for him and will support him no matter what 🙂
Congratulations on your expanding family! And I love the color mix of your dress!
xo Jaimie
Thanks so much Jaimie! I love the colors too – they’re so pretty together!
You’re always such a babe, and I adore this dress. SO feminine and chic!
Thanks so much Ada!! One of my new faves <3
I love how you wear and style maxi dresses. This one looks so good on you. 🙂
Xx, Nailil
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Aw Thanks so much Nailil!
Wow, congrats to your sister and your brother both!! Such huge things happening for both of them, so exciting! Also loveee this style and dress, so gorgeous! Xx.
So many exciting things!! Thanks so much Carrington!
Congrats on being an auntie again. Being an auntie is the best!
Thanks so much Greta! 🙂
This is a very lovely dress. You look stunning.
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Thanks so much Melody!