Dainty details are what make a classic floral dress even prettier. Ruffle sleeve dresses, with folds cascading down the side or hanging at the end of a bell sleeve, add a touch of romance to your look. I found this lovely floral number in-store at J.Crew on extra sale for only $40.

Have You Heard of J.Crew Mercantile?

This dress is actually from the J.Crew Mercantile line — what you’d find at Factory, but in a regular non-outlet store. Apparently Mercantile opened in 2015, but I’m only now noticing it as it’s more prominent online. The new branding is a way for J.Crew to appeal to customers who missed the traditional preppy J.Crew style, but want more affordable prices. My question is if it’s now available at J.Crew, what motivation will people have to go out of their way to the outlet malls to shop at Factory?

Am I the only one who misses the extra sparkle that Jenna Lyons brought to J.Crew? Towards the end it was a bit over the top. But when she first took over, I was really excited about what I’d see when I walked into J.Crew. I know that a lot of major chain stores find their discount brands are doing better than their other labels (i.e. Old Navy vs. Gap or Banana Republic). But I’m wondering what exactly J.Crew stands for right now. It seems to be in limbo and I hope it survives. What do you think?

Floral Ruffle Sleeve Dresses You’ll Love

Whether you still love J.Crew or not, there’s plenty of style to go around. These floral ruffle sleeve dresses are fun for the summer and won’t break the bank — starting at $36.

Looking for other romantic date night dresses? Try these polka dot dresses.

One of my favorite summer styles involves a bit of mixing and matching. Grab your favorite graphic tee and printed pants for that casual and cute easy summer look. It’s fun, youthful, and comfortable for a day about town. I’ve paired a statement tee with gingham pants, both from Gap Factory, which I scored for about $33.

T-shirt: Gap Factory / Pants: Gap / Sunglasses: Quay / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) / Sneakers: Superega x Express

Awesome architecture and street views at the Old Post Office Plaza in downtown St. Louis

Mix & Match Printed Pants & Graphic Tees

Here are a few fun and inexpensive options if you want to steal this easy summer look for yourself:

Graphic Tees

Printed Pants

I gravitate toward certain colors when I shop. It used to be gray when I was younger. Can you believe half my closet was gray until I made a conscious effort to inject more color into my wardrobe? Now I’m all about vivid colors and prints. Aside from my first love of yellow, I can never go wrong with blush pink — in this case a pink floral dress. So feminine and romantic, this style easily takes you from daytime to date time.

Dress: LOFT / Bag: H&M (similar) / Sandals: c/o Soft Surroundings / Earrings: Baublebar

I took my pink floral dress out for a stroll around one of my favorite summer spots in the city — Kaldi’s Coffee outside Citygarden St. Louis. It’s a great place to grab a latte, get some work done, and enjoy the patio amongst the sunshine and people watching.

Pretty pink floral bouquets, a ribbon tie-waist, and cap flutter sleeves add extra feminine touches to this look. Accessorize with touches of pink and gold for a monochrome look.

Top Picks for a Summery Pink Floral Dress

Here are some of my favorite options for a pink floral dress to style this summer starting at only $25. They’re so flattering that you can never have too many in your wardrobe. If florals aren’t your jam, try these gorgeous polka dot dresses instead.