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Can you believe it's time to get your spring dress now for all your May events? And all those shower and graduation gifts you need, too. And the rest of your outfits you'll be needing for those outdoor shindigs and school functions. Are you ready?? Don't worry, we’re wading through all the choices every week and bringing you the best of the best, because we know you don’t have time to sort through an endless stream of product and figure out what looks best on you. So here, dolls, are your Eight April Must-Haves for an early pretty summer wardrobe.

Insiders enjoyed early access to this post and have already been shopping our must-haves and outfits. And Complete Insiders just received our fresh-off-the-press Super Simple Dress Code Guide to demystify the crazy attire requests on invitations. If you'd like to shop early, plus access all our how-to videos and downloads, check out the Vault!

(please read: if you're a regular Style Vault member, you'll need to upgrade to the Complete membership to access this Dress Code Guide. You will find more videos and resources like this one, accessible only to Complete members.)

Eight April Must-Haves

Two Dressy Dresses (one classic, one fun) for luncheons, parties and weddings.

(There are splurge options and more economical options to choose from below.)

Two Casual Dresses for showers, get-togethers and graduations.

A Going-Out Top and White Jeans (of course) for GNO's and date night.

Classic Dressy Pumps and Trendy Sandals to mix and match with your dresses.

You can easily incorporate these must-haves into your existing wardrobe by mixing and matching. If it's time to replace a classic dress you've had on standby for a few years, update it and choose from these.

Style tip: the trendy pieces you bought a couple years ago need to be pitched now! Wearing outdated trends is very aging. That's why you spend more on the classics, and less on the trends.

Now let's mix and match some outfits you could wear to all your upcoming events. There are plenty of options here to choose from so you can buy what you need, and mix in what you already have from your own closet.

What To Wear To A ...

Spring Luncheon - a dressy dress and pumps

 

Spring Party or Garden Party - your dressy dress and fun heels (you can wear the same one and switch out your shoes)

 

Wedding Guest - wear your dressy dress again (be sure to consult the Dress Codes Cheat Sheet to make sure you know what your host expects you to wear!)

Graduations / Showers - casual dresses and comfortable pumps or wedges, esp. for outdoor venues

 

GNO and Date Night - white jeans and a going out top, or a sundress with sandals

Mix & Match

Here are a few ideas for mixing and matching, wearing a casual dress to a summer wedding by changing the shoes, or a making a dressier dress more casual by adding a white denim jacket. Reimagine your pieces in new ways and you'll feel like you have a bigger wardrobe!

Have fun at all your parties celebrating those you love this month and next. Shop now so you have what you need for crazy May!

And don't forget, if you want us to break down almost every invitation party code out there, you need our Party Dress Codes Cheat Sheet! Complete Insiders, you can print it off now! Just head over to the Downloadable Resources here. We've decoded all the invitation verbiage so you never show up underdressed or overdressed, but perfectly turned out every time. (please read: if you are a regular Style Vault member, you will need to upgrade to the Complete membership to access this guide. You will find more videos and resources like this one, accessible only to Complete members.)

Thanks so much for reading! And Happy April!

Best,

Tina