Hello and welcome to Dressed for My Day, where my goal is to inspire and help women like you and me to dress stylishly and appropriately for our unique days so we can engage graciously with those around us and influence them well. You’ve come across one of my most popular posts that I update every year when I notice women are beginning to look for shorts alternatives. I’m sharing some great ideas for what to wear instead of shorts this spring and summer.

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I arrived home from a 10-day trip to England just under a week ago. Now that I’ve somewhat adjusted to the 5-hour time difference, I thought I’d share what I wore in England for wildly fluctuating weather in May. Because we were moving around from London to the Cotswolds and then to Oxford for a short stay, I packed carry-on only in an Away bigger carry-on flex suitcase and an Away Everywhere bag. With the help of so many readers who either live in England or have traveled there during this cool, rainy season, I managed to pack just what I needed to feel comfortable and a little stylish on this active trip.

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During the spring and summer it’s very current to go a little more casual with our outfits. The heat and the humidity couple with our more casual lifestyle to prompt us to dress down just a bit. I’m all here for that. But at the same time, I do like to look polished and pulled together when I step out. It’s easier than you might think to combine that effortless charm of warm weather dressing with a more finished vibe.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m getting exciting about celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. I’ve been out of the country all week (if things have gone as planned), but I put together a little style inspiration and gathered some great red, white and blue styles for us to consider as we approach our nation’s big birthday in July.

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