I never thought the day would come when I'd go a full week sans athleisure. It's been my crutch throughout the past year, keeping me cozy as I spend my days at home.

But now that things are returning to a more normal state, I've been dabbling in "real-world" dressing, and quite honestly, I'm feeling a lot more like myself. My leggings and bike shorts are solely used for workout purposes, and you can find me clad from head to toe in items like jeans (gasp!), bodysuits, and sandals… with heels.

My co-workers are feeling the same vibes as I am and have admitted to bidding farewell to anything stretchy. We're focused on more polished, elevated summer looks, and Express is a gold mine for the pieces we need to make them. Want to see a few of the outfits you can find us in this season? Keep scrolling.