Summer dressing is all about ease and versatility — effortless dresses, breezy linen separates, and multi-functional pieces, along with a designer handbag. Nothing says lay back and enjoy the warm weather like simply throwing on a summer dress, your cute sandals, and going. There aren’t many pieces that can take you from everyday life to vacation to the office all in one, but the shirt dress is a real chameleon that can streamline your wardrobe with minimal effort and styling.
“The shirt dress is such a tried-and-true staple, it’s a major trend for summer, and as someone who loves to pack smart, it’s a piece I’m going to get a lot of wear out of on vacation,” says stylist Micaela Erlanger, whose dressed A-listers from Lupita Nyong’o to Meryl Streep. Whether you’re going for a classic menswear-inspired look or a full-length maxi, the stylist recommends looking for soft, breathable materials for summer, like linen.
“The beauty of linen is it can host a wrinkle — it’s supposed to have that look so it’s not too precious and I love that for summer,”
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