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[twinmomma]

Forgiving but nice looking summer clothes. I'm going on a work trip in about a month to a resort in Mexico, so I need warm weather clothes that won't look ridiculous. Right before Disney I had to go buy some "fat pants" in the form of stretchy capri leggings because none of my nice shorts fit. Now I need to grab something better than that for this trip. I'm thinking skirts, sundresses, etc... Could also use some help finding shirts that aren't Target t-shirts. Any suggestions for relatively inexpensive summery things that would work? The challenge is that we have no summer clothes out here, so I need to do some online shopping. 

[erinshelley21]

Old Navy has been my go-to for summer clothes since having ds. All clothes really.
I love these linen shorts. They are super comfy and I feel like they can be dressed up with a nice top or dressed down with just a solid tee or tank.
oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=68348&vid=1&pid=508244012

ON also has really cute dresses right now. A lot of them look flowy, so definitely forgiving.

You may have some more luck than you think shopping for summer clothes with spring breaks starting next month.

[twinmomma]

erinshelley21 those shorts look perfect!
I didnt consider spring breaks, I'll have to check the mall and see what I can find.

[mommyatty]

I love love love the long skirts with the fold-over waist from Target and Gap. I pair them with tee shirts (usually Target) and throw a jean jacket on top if it's cool. But I'm also 5'10, and I realize not everyone loves the long skirt thing. Ditto long dresses. I live in them.

I had really good luck last year at Marshall's finding shorter summer dresses. And Macy's always has cute tee shirt dresses too. Macy's also has great long dresses.

I'm coming to just accept that I hate shorts. I have one pair of jean shorts that I love, but they are absolutely not work appropriate.

[2chatter]

I just bought this and it would be perfect for dinners out in Mexico.

www.loft.com/lacy-flounce-dress/411142?skuId=22050267&defaultColor=6600&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000013

I also second ON. I have tons of their summer dresses.

[sudokufan]

Well, I have my eye on these for work wear this summer: women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-pants/womens-skorts/56711.aspx?processor=content I think they're the skirt equivalent of my khakis and would dress up nicely, but be much cooler. But then I'm loving this new skort trend, I think they look and wear so much better than the old school type where they were shorts with that weird front flap. Blech.

I picked up a few of these on clearance: www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Womens-Rosemont-Solid-Short-Sleeve-Tee-Shirt/2358468.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dwomen%252527s%2Brosemont%26CQ_st%3Db I like because they're visually nicer than a plain t-shirt, but same comfort level. Also, I feel like the quality is pretty nice. The colors are dark but could be brightened up with accessories.

I just found this skirt at Cabelas.com and now I might have to have it www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-WOMENS-ROSEMONT-SLUB-KNIT-SKIRT/1926551.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dwomen%252527s%2Brosemont%26CQ_st%3Db

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I like the Merona skirts from Target. I like the stretchy type fabric the knee length with a stretchy wasteband and then flairs out to the knee. I like the black better than the pattern just because it is easier to match shirts. I also like their maxi skirts because I can fold them over, and that is better because I am shorter. I also like their 5 inch shorts.

I mostly go there and Kohl's since they are the 2 closest stores. But I would definitely add Loft and ON to my list.

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Anyone have an recommendations for adult sun hats? I like to get a little color, but I hate the sun spots, so in addition to sun screen I may need to get serious about a sun hat for the beach.

[tas1883]

@clarypax, I would look at REI. Their OR (outdoor research) hats are cool, UV protected, and last forever plus they have a kids line.