The Hometown Date Collection Story

The Story Behind the Hometown Date Collection

We may still be in the hottest summer of our lives, but our new Hometown Date Collection has us dreaming of crisp fall days. Our first fall collection of the season is finally here, and it may just be one of our favorite drops yet! Filled with all the fall floral prints and colors your heart could desire, you will want one of everything from this collection.

The Hometown Date Collection introduces TEN brand new silhouettes, NINE new fall prints, and SIX BuddyLove styles you know and love in new fall patterns. With twenty new arrivals, this collection has styles for any and all of your upcoming events and occasions. Keep reading and get to know what all the hype is about for the Hometown Date Collection!

This new Lost Lovers romantic floral print has us swooning! The Lost Lovers floral print is now available in two brand new styles for fall, the Pia maxi dress and Nelly two piece top and skirt set. These styles are flirty and flattering, boasting girly ruffles and dreamy silhouettes!

The Pia maxi dress is a must-have for all of your fall occasions. You will be turning heads with Pia's breezy, romantic fit! Featuring a plunging v neckline with adjustable tie, long, subtle balloon sleeves with ruffle tiered accents, ruffle tiers throughout the skirt, and a mid-thigh slit on one side. The boho Pia maxi dress easily transitions from brunch to date night!

The Nelly two piece set is versatile and ideal for styling year-round. The Nelly set includes a smocked bodice crop top with 3/4 length tiered puff sleeves, and ruffle tiered mini skirt with a thick smocked elastic waistband. Style the Nelly set together with tall cowboy boots or booties, or pair the Nelly top with distressed denim and the skirt with a classic bodysuit and wide brim hat! The possibilities are endless with this unique boho set!

Our new fall floral Sycamore print stands out with bright pops of teal and pink, and metallic thread detailing throughout. You can now snag the Sycamore print in two BuddyLove classic styles; the Grace mini dress and Hattie maxi dress!

The Grace mini dress is at the top of the BabeCrew's list for all-time favorite mini dresses! Featuring long subtle balloon sleeves, functional front buttons at the bust, pleated accents across the bust, adjustable drawstring waistline, and ruffle pleated hem. The Grace dress is fully lined and the perfect versatile mini for fall! Pair her with tall cowboy boots or short booties for a fall party, or style with heels for your next date night.

The Hattie maxi dress has been a fan favorite since her debut last spring, so of course we had to keep bringing her back in new fall prints! The Hattie maxi is easy and breezy, featuring a smocked bust, short puff sleeves, and large tiers throughout the skirt. Hattie has a lightweight liner for those cool fall days coming up! Add a chunky bracelet stack and wide brim hat to complete your look!

Our new Forget Me Not ditzy floral print is everything whimsical! Featuring a delicate floral print with metallic thread throughout, the Forget Me Not print pops with a bright salmon liner underneath. This fall floral print is available in the Everly long sleeve top, Grace mini dress, and Greta maxi dress.

The Everly long sleeve top features smocked shoulder panels, breezy sleeves, adjustable string ties at the neckline, and buttons down the front. Everly is the perfect blouse for work and play! Pair her with your favorite skinny or mom jeans and mules for a day at the office, or denim shorts and booties for a weekend brunch with your crew!

The Grace mini dress is lightweight and flattering, featuring breezy long sleeves, front buttons, an adjustable drawstring at the waist, and ruffle pleated hem. The Grace mini dress easily goes from a weekend brunch, to date night, to your next fall wedding!

The Greta maxi dress is our go-to piece for a comfortable, yet stylish OOTD! Including a salmon colored liner, the Greta maxi dress boasts a casual, flowy fit with long, subtle balloon sleeves, a ruffle hem neck, adjustable tie strings at the neck, v neckline, front buttons, and large tiers down the skirt. Wear the Greta casually with flat sandals or slides, or dress her up with fall wedges or booties!

Two brand new silhouettes we can't get enough of - the Celia long sleeve mini dress and Luca strapless maxi dress! Add our new Hollyhock floral print to these styles and we are SOLD!

The Celia long sleeve mini dress is feminine and flirty, featuring a v neckline with ruffle hem detailing, smocked shoulder panels, breezy long sleeves with cinch button wrists, an adjustable drawstring waist, and a tiered ruffle hem for added flare. Style the Celia dress with tall cowboy boots or booties, heels, or fall wedges.

The Luca maxi dress is simple and timeless! This strapless maxi dress boasts a structured v cutout at the bust, full liner, and flattering fit. The Luca boho maxi is perfect for fall weddings, dinner parties, date nights, and so much more! Pair her with booties or heels, and statement jewelry for a head-turning look.

One new print, three new styles! The Hometown Date Collection introduces our new bold floral Forbidden print in three must-have silhouettes. Now available in two brand new bodies, the Desirae maxi dress and Tammy mini dress, as well as BuddyLove classic, the North tunic top.

The Desirae long sleeve maxi dress is a bohemian dream! Boasting a deep v neckline with adjustable bust tie, mid-thigh slits on both sides, and thin elastic waistband for the perfect fit. The Desirae maxi dress in Forbidden print makes for the perfect fall wedding guest dress, or date night with your babe! Style this breezy maxi with short booties or fall heels and a pair of statement earrings for a major OOTD!

The Tammy mini dress has already been snatched up by most of the BabeCrew! This fun and flirty mini dress is comfortable and figure flattering. Featuring short puff sleeves, an adjustable bust drawstring, smocked back panel, and large ruffle tiers throughout. The Tammy mini dress can be styled casually with fall sneakers, or dressed up with short booties or wedges for a night out!

To know her is to love her! The North tunic top has been a BuddyLove staple style for years thanks to her flowy style and versatility. You will get year-round wear out of the North tunic top with endless ways to style her! The North pairs perfectly with cut-off shorts in the warmer months, and skinny, or mom, jeans when the temperatures start to drop. Wear this boho blouse with a front tuck for a more structured look, or leave her untucked for a breezy 'fit!

Two brand new styles in a new print we can't get enough of?! Yes, please! The Nelly two piece set and Tammy mini dress in our Botanical floral print are exactly what your fall wardrobe is missing! This bold floral Botanical print will make you stand out all season long.

The Nelly two piece top and mini skirt set makes for the cutest fall look! The Nelly set features a smocked crop top with 3/4 length tiered puff sleeves, and a large ruffle tiered mini skirt with a thick, elastic smocked waistband. Wear the Nelly set together for an effortlessly cool look, or style the Nelly top with your favorite fall denim, and pair a basic bodysuit with the Nelly skirt and a wide brim hat for a variety of 'fits!

The Tammy mini dress in Botanical print is feminine and flirty for fall! This figure flattering mini dress features short puff sleeves, an adjustable drawstring bust tie, and large tiered ruffles through the skirt. We love the Tammy mini for a country concert, weekend brunch, hot date night, and any occasion inbetween! Style this mini dress with fall booties or wedges, a dainty necklace and simple earrings, and you will be looking and feeling your best!

A print so good we needed it in three styles! Our new Babys Breath ditzy floral print is delicate and classic for fall. Shop this print in three all new bodies; the Celia long sleeve mini dress, Marlee short sleeve maxi dress, and Lonnie long sleeve blouse!

The Celia long sleeve mini dress offers a flattering fit with an adjustable drawstring waist tie, button wrist detail, ruffles at the bust, and tiered ruffle hem skirt. The Celia mini dress is the perfect look for a fall wedding, family photos, weekend dinner, and so much more. We love the Celia styled with tall boots or booties, or a pair of fall wedges for a dressier look.

The Marlee maxi dress is a major looker! Boasting an adjustable back-tie closure, short puff sleeves, a smocked bust, and large ruffle tiers down the skirt, the Marlee will be your new favorite fall maxi! Add a pair of short booties and wide brim hat for a classy, yet sassy, outfit.

The Lonnie long sleeve blouse will be your new go-to top this season! The Lonnie top features front buttons with ruffle hem detailing, long sleeves with elastic wrist trim, and a flowy fit. Pair her with skinnies and sneakers for an on-the-go look, or our black Peyton faux leather shorts and booties for a dressier vibe!

This summer favorite style is back for fall! The Pepper maxi dress was a major hit when first launched in summer, and our new Enchanted floral print just took this bold maxi to the next level. Highlighting large yellow flowers, surrounded by delicate pink, purple, and blue floral accents, we can't get enough of the Enchanted print!

The Pepper maxi dress stands out with her criss-crossed high neckline, buttons at the back of neck, front cut-out detail, and flowy, maxi length with a large tiered panel at the bottom for added movement! This breezy maxi dress is the perfect fall wedding guest dress, bump friendly style, or dinner date 'fit. Add a pair of fall heels and dainty earrings to complete your look!

MORE all new styles in another brand new print! Introducing the Mandy long sleeve blouse and Whitley two piece set in Princess print! This dainty, ditzy floral purple and pink Princess print adds a pop of color to your fall wardrobe. The Princess print is made of delicate pink and purple florals, with metallic thread detailing throughout.

The Mandy long sleeve blouse is perfect for work and play! Highlighting a light and airy fit, the Mandy top offers stylish comfort with a tie closure, ruffled hem across the shoulders, a v neckline, and breezy long sleeves with an elastic wrist. Style the Mandy blouse with skinnies and mules for an office look, or boyfriend jeans and booties for weekend brunch with the girls!

Matching sets are one of the hottest trends this year, and we are taking them into fall with us! The Whitley two piece set includes a loose, cropped tank top with wide straps, and a dreamy, tiered maxi skirt to match. Wear the Whitley set together for an effortlessly beautiful look, or mix and match the tank top with your favorite fall denim, (we suggest our Moonshine flares or Rosco boyfriend jeans,) or style the maxi skirt with a basic bodysuit and wide brim hat.

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