Once upon a time (OK, just a few months ago), frigid temperatures forced us to swathe ourselves in itchy tights, bulky sweaters and looping scarves that obscured our cute dresses — not to mention our figures. But now, hallelujah, it is the season to show off with flirty frocks and blissfully exposed limbs! And where better to celebrate than at hotspot La Marina in Washington Heights, where pretty young things mingle against a backdrop of the Palisades and the twinkling lights from the George Washington Bridge? Slip into one of these femme numbers, grab a cocktail and dance the night away.
Shipshape
Nautical stripes get girly, thanks to floral embellishments and a bow-tie halter.
• Dress, $375 at cynthiarowley.com
• Bangle set, $55 at rosenasammi.com
Lady in Red
It doesn’t get much more romantic than a ruffled dress blowing in the summer breeze.
• Free People dress, $148 at Bloomingdales, 1000 Third Ave.
• Joie sandals, $255 at piperlime.com
• BCBGMAXAZRIA collar necklace, $58 at bcbg.com
Blue Note
• Dress, $435 at blackhalo.com
• Sandals, similar styles for $80 at aldoshoes.com
• Bracelet, $98 at stelladot.com
• Earrings, $28, and ring, $30, both at robertachiarella.com
• Clutch, $210 at Clare V, 239 Elizabeth St.
• Fendi sunglasses, $495 at solsticesunglasses.com
• Buji Baja beach throws, $42 each at hatattack.com
Fit for a Princess
Dress up a simple skater-style frock with statement pieces and an elegant braid, and ta-da! You’re all set for that special first date.
• Elizabeth and James dress, $365 at Bloomingdales
• BCBGMAXAZRIA necklace, $158 at bcbg.com
• Sandals, $59.99 at ninewest.com
• Maria Francesca Pepe ring, $201 at Intermix, 98 Prince St.
• Buji Baja clutch, $48 at hatattack.com
Jazzmatazz Age
• Give a modern nod to flapper style with this fun multipatterned slip dress.
• Dress, $198.50 at clubmonaco.com
• DV8 sandals, $49 at zappos.com
• Bracelet, $44, and ring set, $65, both at ruegembon.com
• Maria Francesca Pepe ring, $201 at Intermix
Butterfly Kisses
• PJK dress, $288 at Bloomingdales
• Earrings, model’s own Kesha Rose by Charles Albert bracelet, $210 at kesharose.com