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Good morning, friends! Inspiration board coming in just a bit. I was thinking, though: it seemed like y’all liked the outfits I put together last week, and I thought I might make it a regular feature. If you have an outfit conundrum you’re puzzling over, just comment below or email me {peachandpearl [at] ymail [dot] com} and I’d be happy to help you out!

And here it is… my dream outfit for this very Southern cocktail party (I thought that might explain the cowboy boots).

1. J. Crew Silk Taffeta Bow Monde dress

2. Vintage Cowboy boots

3. J. Crew Crystal Supernova bracelet

4. Via Bella Art Deco Bow Silk clutch

J will also be attending said party. Though he does an admirable job of dressing himself, if he were ever to ask for help, this outfit is what I would suggest: casual and fun, but still put-together.

1. XOElle Caramel Apple bowtie

2. J. Crew Bootcut Broken-in chino

3. J. Crew Original Sperry Top-Sider Chukka

4. J. Crew Cashmere V-neck sweater

I’m going to a party tomorrow! I have to say, I’m generally not a huge fan of parties unless it’s a group of people (however large) that I know and love — which is to say, I’m not always comfortable schmoozing with those I don’t know — but I DO love dressing up.

Usually I’m happy to repurpose pieces that are already in my closet, but for this occasion, I really looked hard for a new dress. Unfortunately, I was unable to come up with anything within my budget. (Which was, ummm, $50. Yeah, not too likely.) Just for fun, though, I decided to put together a few looks. This first one is what I consider the runner-up: colorful and fun, but a little more geared toward summer than fall. Also, probably not quite a fancy enough fabric on the dress.

[UPDATE! I found a dress! And for just $70! From Macy’s! Man, I have good luck at Macy’s. Thought you’d enjoy these posts anyway. Pictures of the actual dress coming next week!]

1. Amanda Archer Monarch Pleated Collar dress

2. Via Bella Tangerine Dream clutch

3. J. Crew Pippa Mirror ballet flats

4. J. Crew Infinity earrings