Top 10 Summer Dresses to Get You Through the Dog Days of August
The best white dresses, everyday dresses, the party dress, and the one dress that will take you into fall…
Sick of everything in your closet right about now?
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So am I.
I don’t know about you, but I tend to buy a few summer dresses at the beginning of the season and, well, by the time August hits, I’m ready for a refresh.
But here’s the thing.
Summer is winding down.
Who wants to spend a ton of money on a dress you may only wear for another month?
And may or may not take out next year.
Exactly.
So here you go…
THE TOP 10 SUMMER DRESSES TO GET YOU THROUGH THE DOG DAYS OF AUGUST:
1. XÍRENA White Ava Dress, $269. — I found this Xírena dress on sale at Henry Lehr in Southampton the other day and picked it up. How could I not? It’s the definition of an easy breezy white summer dress.
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2. SLEEPER Midi Dress Brigitte in Navy, $290. — I bought this dress in Khaki a few years ago and wear it all the time. Love the Navy. Should I get a second color?
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3. KIRNA ZABÊTE Claudina Dress, $395. — My bestie Beth Buccini, owner of Kirna Zabête, tells me she’s “sold the hell out of [this dress]. It’s such an easy no-brainer shape that works on everybody. Smocked back adjusts really nicely.” Sold.
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4. CO Tiered Sleeveless Dress in Cotton Poplin, $595. — I’m not lying when I tell you I’ve been eyeing this dress for two years. I need to get it already. Available in White, Cabernet, Evergreen and Black.
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5. CARA CARA Maidstone Dress, $595. — Want a sexy little summer dress that won’t break the bank? This is it. Comes in Gingham Floral Navy (my pick) and Tropical Jungle Ivory.
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6. ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK Alina Dress, $595. — How could I not include a dress that’s named after me? The Alina dress is my go-to dinner dress for all seasons. I own it in Black and am waiting for John Patrick to restock the Navy in an XS, so I can get that one, too.
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7. ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK Amanda Dress, $245. — This dress is named after my chic friend, Amanda Ross Bacon. I own this style in Green and Lilac and wear one almost every weekend. Also available in White, Black, Flax, Orange and Leopard Silk.
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8. LA DOUBLEJ Roy Dress, $990. — Just so you know that I put my money where my mouth is, here you go. This is me “modeling” the La DoubleJ Roy Dress. I get it, it’s expensive, but if you have a fab party to go to before Labor Day, and want to splurge, this is your dress. Available in three prints.
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9. MARIA MCMANUS Short Sleeve Pocket Shirt Dress, $790. — I’m going to be honest, this dress has zero hanger appeal, but trust me when I say it’s a workhorse dress — the one you throw on every day to run around the city or the beach. Available in Royal Blue Narrow Stripe (pictured) and White Poplin.
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10. XÍRENA Maeve Dress, $258. — I love this dress as a throw on during the day or as a beach coverup. Can wear the cutout in the front or the back. Comes in Black, Lilac and White.
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