Shades of azure, denim and chambray lend themselves to easy, breezy day dresses, at once classic and cool. For extra impact, try stripes, checks and flirty floral prints.Â
Style tip: Consider a smock style, the shirt dress of 2020—more relaxed and roomy, yet equally wearable and versatile.Â
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Zara Belted Dress, $109; zara.com/au
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Arnsdorf Ivy Dress, $490; arnsdorf.com
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Elka Collective Di Nera Dress, $299; elkacollective.com
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Uniqlo x JW Anderson, $59.99; uniqlo.com
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Alice McCall, $295; alicemcall.com.au
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C/MEO, $239.95; fashionbunker.com
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Wellington Factory The Rosa Dress, $222; wellingtonfactory.com