maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

What to Wear Star Gazing & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #181

maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

I just revealed myself as a space geek in yesterday’s post, Looking for Neowise, so today I thought it might be fun to share the perfect star gazing outfit to provide a bit of inspiration for other space geek fashionistas who may be reading.

Actually, this outfit was not specifically chosen for star gazing and comet seeking, it just happened to be the outfit I wore the day we went to look for Neowise. It is an outfit that I have worn at least once a week since the summer temperatures arrived and I only just now got around to taking photographs of it.

maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

I have definitely been on a maxi dress and kimono kick this summer mostly because it has been super hot and humid and I really just want to be comfortable. This black maxi dress feels more like a nightie than a dress and the silky kimono adds a bit of a robe-like vibe making this outfit very much in line with the pajama dressing street-style trend that was hot a few years back.

While pajama dressing may not be the the most current trend right now, it really does work perfectly for a summertime spent in quarantine. Throw on some heeled shoes and other fun accessories and make your pajama inspired clothing feel a bit more dressed up.

maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

I have to confess, though, that I don’t wear shoes often these days. I really only put them on for photos. And since I rarely leave my house, I have spent most days like an old barefoot hippie, feeling my feet connect with the Earth to channel some good healthy vibes from Mother Nature herself.

Another benefit to pajama dressing is that your neighbors will never even suspect that you are just lounging around the house in sleepwear. Or maybe they will notice, but it is doubtful that any neighbors will really care what you are wearing. I am pretty certain my neighbors don’t give a hoot about the clothing I wear.

maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

In any event, a maxi dress and kimono combination is really quite perfect for most any summertime activity from star gazing and comet seeking to picnics in the park and walks on the beach to hanging with friends or some front porch sitting. Whatever the rest of these summer days may bring, I just want to comfortable and feel great in what I am wearing.

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maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

What have you been wearing this summer? What kind of activities have you been doing to pass the long summer days?

maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
maxi dress, kimono, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

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I am a 40 something Army wife and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats named Dave and Frankie. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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