Full disclosure- A client came up with the “one and done” phrase when describing why she loves to have dresses in her summer wardrobe arsenal. This struck me as such a brilliant description of the ease and utility of a good summer dress, it inspired Look #1 and the whole blog post. Inspiration number two for today’s post was another client’s purchase and enthusiasm for the silk Equipment shirt dress in Look #2. Then, once we had started this blog post, a third client asked about a dress for the French Open. This would be the Carolina Herrera dress in Look #3. Happy shopping and happy almost summer!
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Look #1
T Tahari Dakota Watercolor Sheath Dress, $178
Mango Suede Waterfall Jacket, $190
Michael Kors Vikki Slingback Wedges, $295
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Don’t you just love a good watercolor print? A perfectly fitting shift dress in a gorgeous print is always a summer staple.
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Look #2
Equipment Michaela Dress, $228
Michael Michael Kors Reversible Saffiano Belt, $48
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I love the look of white against the colored silk dress. The silk is light enough for the hottest summer day but polished enough for the workplace.
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Carolina Herrera Sleeveless Mushroom-Print Sheath Dress, $1,390
Oscar de la Renta Ivory Mini Envelope Clutch, $950
Manolo Blahnik Suede BB Pumps, $595
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Kyle and I have been running around the stores oohing and aahing over the multiple mushroom prints at all price points this season. (Aside: Kyle, should that be a blog post?!) Of course the Carolina Herrera one is our favorite. Check out the Carolina Herrera store for more of her fun prints in awesome summer dress shapes.
Lani Inlander is a personal stylist, working with women who want to feel their best and look put-together every day. You can find her in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and New York areas.
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Real Life Style is a style consulting firm that teaches busy women to wear their power so they can live their lives fully and confidently. Lani Inlander, Kyle Dunphy and Sloane True are based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and serve clients nationwide. We offer personal styling services, and an on-demand e-course.
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