I've gotten in a bit of a rut looking at the same handful of places for clothes. I keep thinking of Modcloth but often I might like maybe 10% of their offerings. However, they've been among the first brands that have truly embraced the plus size crowd so I do like to stop by, even if I'm less than impressed.

As Modcloth has grown, so has its product lines and styling, moving beyond their "shabby twee librarian" aesthetic. Sure, you can still get cutesy tees and Mad Men-inspired wiggle dresses but they've also added more mainstream pieces. All right, I still think some of items I picked out are still on the cutesy side but it's summer and hey, it's easy to get away with cutesy.


Bucolic Beauty Dress | I was really on the fence about including this dress but the more I look at it the more I like it. If you're a fan of White House Jackie style, this is a dress you need. Pair with white Jack Rogers, oversized sunglasses, and tease your hair a bit for a great summer look.

Critter Wonder Top in Raccoons | I love raccoons and think they're adorable...until they're getting into my trash. In the meantime, I'd wear this on the weekends in an outfit that'd remind me of summer camp: Minnetonka moccasins or beat-up Sperrys, khaki shorts, a suntan, and mosquito bites.

Oh, and ALL the poison ivy.

Sunday Drive tunic | You're probably already pairing this tunic with white jeans and maybe espadrille wedges. Monotonous, yes, but it's an outfit that always looks good. 

Palm Breezy Tunic | This blouse is pretty similar to ones you can find anywhere but I love the vivid green. Most of the ones I seem to find are black, plum, or burgundy, even in the summer.

Girl Meets Twirl dress | This dress may make a second appearance in my next Lilly-a-Like post. Don't be afraid to accessorize colorfully with this dress. I feel that pearls would be lost against the pattern, but something bright and dare I say flashy would look great.