What I Wore Sunday: Floral Print Dress

Squinting - the sun decided to make a brief appearance

Outfit deets: 

Dress: Target (Merona)

Cardi: Target (Circo - girls' section!)

Boots: Christmas gift from Dan (Anne Klein via DSW)

Knee socks (that made wearing a dress in 45 degree weather possible): Smartwool 

Earrings: gift from my mom

I was out shopping last weekend at Target when I saw this dress. Now, I don't normally buy dresses, and when I see something I like at Target that's full price, I tend to wait to buy it. We live pretty close to Target, so I'm there once a week or so. But it was Sunday afternoon, I was buying things for our trip to Portland the next day, and I had it on my heart to wear dresses or skirts to Mass from now on. First of all, let me say that there's nothing wrong with wearing pants to church. Going is what matters. But for me, if I prepare by dressing up and planning an outfit, I arrive at Mass in a more focused, reverent, and patient frame of mind. 

Long story short, I bought the dress, and the sweater to go with it. I couldn't find a sweater I liked for a reasonable price in the women's section, so I cruised by the girls' section. Not only did they have a gray flyaway cardigan, it was much cheaper than anything for grownups. I didn't really have a wash and wear dress before, so now I've got one for this spring and summer. I love that it can be dressed up or dressed down. I had to wear wool knee socks today because it was rainy and cold, but the boots hid them pretty well and they kept me very warm and comfortable.

The homily today resonated with me because the priest talked about the guilt that Peter must have felt every time he pictured Jesus' face on the way up Calvary, even after he knew he had been forgiven. He connected that with how we can replay our sins over and over again, continually punishing ourselves and refusing to accept forgiveness. I'd never really thought about it that way, but it makes sense. Yet another reason to go to confession often!

Emily and Erin get an A+ for Mass behavior today, especially with the distracting kids behind us. Erin briefly dabbled in some arm waving and baby shrieks, but we were so far in the back that I don't think anyone was bothered. They had their bottles during the Offertory and then were asleep by the Consecration. They got all dressed up for Mass today (these were supposed to be their Easter outfits, but we were all sick):

Erin

Emily

Erin's outfit:

Cardi: Cherokee (thrifted)

Dress and leggings: Carters via Walmart

Emily's outfit:

Cardi: Carters (thrifted)

Dress and leggings: Carters via Walmart

I swear their feet were covered, but I have no idea what happened to their socks. Well, I kind of do - there are tons of socks in the backseat of our car. So that might have something to do with it. Also, the leggings have tiny white polka dots on them and Emily's cardigan is striped - they just didn't want to sit still for a picture. I tried. 

Have a blessed Sunday, y'all! I'm linking up with Fine Linen and Purple for What I Wore Sunday, so you should head over for more Mass outfits!