The investment pieces that earn their price tag — designer summer dresses from ALÉMAIS, TOVE, A.L.C., SIMKHAI, Shoshanna, and more, sourced and Neiman Marcus. Wear them on repeat from June through September.
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Resort & Summer
Occasion & Night Out
Bags
Resort & Summer
My current resort & summer picks — polished, but make it effortless.
The Waterlily in stardust black is that rare dress that reads both polished and effortless at the same time — the definition of luxury casual done right.
Waterlily Dress in Stardust & Black
Sablyn's silk is in a league of its own — this strapless top is the piece that makes everything else in your suitcase feel intentional. Worth every cent.
Sablyn Camden Strapless Silk Top | Shopbop
Charo Ruiz is the Ibiza label that keeps boho-luxe alive — this crocheted Dahlia dress is your best argument for packing just one dress.
Dahlia Short Dress in Yellow Bliss
Occasion & Night Out
A few occasion & night out worth your tap — throw-on-and-go, every time.
SIMKHAI's Nelly is the evening mini that reads expensive because it is — the tulip stripe bustier construction is architectural without being stiff.
Nelly Bustier Mini Dress in Tulip Stripe
The Fountain sequin has the kind of impact that makes the occasion feel worthy of it. For a sequined Simon Miller, the price-per-wear is actually very reasonable.
SIMONMILLER Fountain Sequin Dress | Shopbop
The antique scroll print elevates what could have been a basic shirt dress into something worth remembering — Alice + Olivia at peak summer storytelling.
Lucy Halter Neck Mini Shirt Dress in Antique Scroll
Sablyn silk at the V neck bias cut is the particular kind of easy-beautiful that's impossible to find at a lower price point. The real investment is the one you wear forever.
Sablyn Taylor V Neck Silk Dress | Shopbop
The Renzo in all-black is the grown-up party dress you wear when you want to look like you know exactly what you're doing — and you do.
Renzo Dress in Black
ALÉMAIS is the Australian label worn by the people who don't need to explain what they're wearing. The Jerry shirtdress is a proper investment that announces itself.
ALÉMAIS Jerry Shirtdress | Shopbop
TOVE's construction is the kind that makes a top look completely considered — the Ruhi anchors every outfit and elevates whatever you pair it with.
TOVE Ruhi Top | Shopbop
Bags
A few bags worth your tap — throw-on-and-go, every time.
A bag that quietly elevates the whole look.
Alice Slanted Baguette Bag in Ivory
An easy woven raffia bag that works dressed up or down.
