A casual striped dress is a summer essential that never goes out of style. A cotton number you can wrap a chambray shirt around in case of a/c chill, and accessorize with brighter pieces — like a straw clutch and red bandana, perhaps, for a relaxed look that still feels fun.
{Gap dress; Target bandana; J. Crew chambray; Just Fabulous sandals; misc. clutch; H&M bracelet; Catbird rings; c/o Sunglass Warehouse sunglasses}