I do most of my shopping online, and when I do visit a store it’s usually for a quick run-through to see if anything catches my eye. Every once in a while I’ll spot something right when I walk in, even if across the room. This was one of those pieces, and it’s easy to see why – with the bold pattern mixing of stripes and florals, fun full skirt and cool exposed zipper. It leans a little fancier than my usual style, as I like dresses to work for the office as well as after hours and this is more fitting for a different occasion. But even as a busy working mom, I have a few events peppered here and there in the summer, and this will be perfect.

Anthropologie dress | Tory Burch shoes (old, similar here) | Kate Spade clutch (old, similar here) | Ann Taylor sunglasses (old, similar here) | Michael Kors watch | Madewell bracelet | Kate Spade earrings | Banana Republic necklace
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I’m a sucker for nautical stripes and easy dresses. With this convertible maxi, there is an added benefit of being able to change up the style in four ways. And at a price of around $30 (with an extra discount code this afternoon), it’s tough to pass up adding this to the summer rotation!

Gap dress | Lilly Pulitzer for Target tote (sold out, similar here and love this stripe version here) | Old Navy flip flops (gold sold out, similar here and check out other colors for Old Navy for a whopping $2 here)  | Michael Kors watch | Hermes bracelet | Kate Spade earrings | Tiffany & Co. sunglasses | Anthropologie cuff (old, similar here)
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A few summers back Tory Burch had a great little embroidered dress that I loved but didn’t buy – partly because of the price point and partly based on the reviews that it was a bit sheer and therefore best used as a cover-up. The style returned for another recent season and I was again tempted but didn’t make the purchase. I saw this cute one the other day and loved it right away – mostly because it reminded me of the dress I had passed on a couple of times. This one has a similar summertime look but comes with a great lining that makes it hefty enough to wear for occasions off the lake. So, three years after I first spotted a little embroidered navy number, I finally added one to my wardrobe.

Madewell dress | Eric Javits handbag (old, similar here) | Lilly Pulitzer shoes | Kate Spade sunglasses and earrings | Michael Kors watch | Madewell bracelet | Anthropologie cuff (old, similar here)
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