Under cover
Pair this silk-crepe and crystal-accented dress with a metallic bikini by day and a lacy bandeau bra by night.
“V Neck Mini” dress, $499 at camilla.com.au
Sea creature
Slip on this periwinkle print and be transported to an island far, far away.
Clover Canyon “Marble Party” mid-length dress, $237 at everythingbutwater.com
Lemon drop
If you’re going to opt for a solid color, why not pick one that pops against a tan?
Miguelina “Bridgette” dress, $410 at net-a-porter.com
Young turq
Loosen the waist-fringed draw string, then cinch it tight for an evening out.
“Turquoise Embellished Caftan” dress, $56 at riverisland.com
Dream weaver
Show just the right amount of skin in this spider-web-topped dress.
Cotton “Lace Top” sundress, $60 at topshop.com
Sheer energy
Dance the night away in this boho number with a cutout back and fringe embellishment.
Embroidered beach dress, $71 at warehouse.andotherbrands.com
In bloom
This rich floral print will make you feel like you’re walking through a meadow.
Viscose “Grand Lupine” tunic, $242 at delfinabalda.com
Tie-dye for
A wrinkled silk wrap dress is a must for carry-on-bag travelers.
Haute hippie
This is the one piece every Missoni knit lover should add to her summer wardrobe.
Missoni crochet “Zig Zag” dress, $975 at farfetch.com
Summer dreams
Floral embroidery adds just the right amount of fantasy to this feminine frock.
Crinkle-cotton gauze “Maddie” dress, $175 at candelanyc.com