16 Black Slip Dresses That Are Perfect for Summer

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If you're looking for a one-and-done piece that makes for easy summer dressing try a black slip dress. This stylish piece can be worn a variety of ways: casual with cool boots or sneakers or you can elevate the look with strappy heeled sandals. Shop our favorites below.

The Best Flip Flops to Wear With Your Summer Dresses

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The flip flops trend is going strong and one of our favorite ways to wear a pair for summer is a with a fun, stylish dress. We've rounded up the most stylish options online at the moment to get you through the warm-weather season. Shop our top picks below.

How to Style an Animal Print Dress for Summer

As you may recall we are huge fans of animal print dresses this season, so we put together this fool-proof summer outfit idea to try now. We paired a tiger-print dress with black cat-eye sunglasses, yellow-gold hoop earrings, a black mini basket bag, and ankle-wrap flat sandals. Top with a summer-ready neroli fragrance and you're good to go.

1. La Ligne Smocked Sundress
2. Mango Acetate Frame Sunglasses
3. Luv AJ Martina Tube Hoop Earrings
4. Dragon Diffusion Weave Myra Basket
5. Le Labo Neroli 36 Perfume Oil
6. Emme Parsons Ava Leather Sandals

Style Note: Leather Boots Are Summer's Perfect Match

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Of course, we're still obsessing over mules, chunky sandals, dad sneakers, and padded flip flops, but another shoe style has entered our minds and wallets for the season. Knee-high and over-the-knee boots look amazing when teamed with slip dresses, cotton-poplin maxis and a-line silhouettes. It adds an interesting, textural element that we can't get enough of. Get Mariona's look and shop our favorite 25 leather boots below.

These 23 Straw Sun Hats Are a Must-Have for Summer

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Besides shielding you from harsh UV rays and protecting your eyes for overtly-bright light, the right sun hat can also quickly elevate any warm-weather ensemble. The iterations of now come with exaggerated floppy silhouettes, wide brims, and cool grosgrain bands. Shop some of our favorites below.

How to Wear a Tiger-Print Dress Like a Cool Scandi Girl

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Scandi girls are always giving the latest trends their cool touch, which is exactly why we're loving Annabel Rosendahl's take on the tiger-print dress trend. The street style and Instagram star wore her print dress with statement cat-eye sunglasses and layered necklaces during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Shop our top tiger-print dress picks below.

4 Budget-Friendly Summer Outfit Ideas to Try Now

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If you're looking for summer outfit ideas that don't break the bank, look no further than these 4 budget-friendly looks. Each incorporates some of the season's best trends including a puff-sleeved dress, power suit with shorts, and a distressed denim skirt. The best part is almost every piece is under $50—shop the cool looks below.

25 of the Coolest Animal Print Dresses This Season

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We dare you to find a street style or Instagram fashion crowd this season that doesn't have an animal print dress (or two or ten). This trend is on fire and we can't get enough of it. Wear a cool print dress with everything from chunky platform sandals to slides to '90s-inspired strappy heels. Shop our top picks of the moment below.

The Oversized, Ultra-Feminine Dresses We're Eyeing for Summer

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Although streamlined separates are making a case this season, we still can't get enough of the oversized silhouettes from the past year. Our favorite brands are still indulging in the form of billowy midi dresses, exaggerated ruffles and lavish blouses. Lately, we're into the midi's with their girly hemlines, puffed sleeves and playful sprints. Below, shop our favorite ultra-fem dresses for summer.

These Inspiring Sisters Always Have on the Chicest Dresses

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As soon as I came across this profile, I knew I had to share. From curating a community to giving book recommendations and sharing their inspiring ensembles, Shelcy and Christy are ones to follow and covet. One thing we always notice is that they have the best vintage-inspired dresses; in all hues, prints, fabrications, and lengths. To get their looks and channel their energy, check out our similar suggestions below.

A Stylish Summer Outfit Made Exclusively With Black-Owned Brands

Over the past week demonstrations and protests have been held in response to the senseless deaths of black people like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The Black community has urged the world to show support not only by protesting, donating, signing petitions, getting educated on systemic racism, and more, but by promoting and shopping black-owned businesses as well.

In solidarity I put together an outfit created exclusively with pieces from black fashion designers. This is not a one-time thing—I am committed to using my platform to feature black-owned businesses and black designers more frequently. This minimalist look is spot-on for spring and summer with a camel midi dress, black sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a sleek black bag, and strappy mule sandals. Complete the ensemble with oil-nourished skin. Shop each piece directly from the designers' sites below.

1. Tove Elodie Open Back Silk Midi Dress
2. Coco and Breezy Iris-101 Sunglasses
3. Mateo 14kt Yellow Gold Huggies
4. Vavvoune Mishe Bag
5. Klur Elements of Comfort Botanical Oil
6. Brother Vellies Luci Sandal

Black lives matter. Here are more ways you can get involved now.

25 Affordable Summer Dresses From H&M

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If you're like us, then during the warmer months you'd rather never put a pair of pants on again. Comfort meets chic with the right day dress, especially the iterations that are available on H&M right now. From ruffled pieces from the conscious collection to vivid pink mini dresses, these are the 25 we're adding to our carts now.

We Found the Perfect Dress for Spring and Summer

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After coming across this stylish Instagram look, we fell in love with this beige side-ruched dress. The piece is perfect for spring and summer and can be worn in a variety of ways, plus it's under $150. Go elevated with a camel bag and white strappy sandals or try a casual-cool look with pair of sneakers and a denim jacket.

I’m Living in Comfy Maxi Dresses While Staying At Home

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Days spent at home call for comfort, and a loose maxi dress is the perfect thing to wear. This one piece makes a great outfit – looking chic whether you’re on a work video call or just relaxing with Netflix. Long dresses look casual and effortless when paired with flat sandals or sneakers, for the easiest possible outfit to wear for weekends or while staying in.

We Love This Feminine, Casual Outfit to Wear At Home

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Whether you’re on a work conference call from home or just relaxing, there’s still an opportunity to wear a great outfit. We love this street style look from Vanessa Hong that’s ultra-easy to recreate with a flowy maxi dress and a pair of sneakers. Add a straw tote if you’re running errands, or if you’re planning a future night out, just swap your sneakers for a pair of heels.

I'm Ready for Little White Dress Season

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Summer, we're looking at you. With all that's happening around us, picturing blue skies, warm mornings, and the dresses that can be worn is keeping us sane. Nothing epitomizes summer quite like a little white dress, and the new iterations are everything you could dream of. From pleated midi's to short and ruffled, these are the 25 LWD's we're coveting.

25 Zebra-Print Pieces to Buy for Spring

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We're taking a walk on the wild side with zebra print for the new season, and the sartorial set is with us. There's something so bold and edgy about an animal print, especially the new iterations cropping up all over social media. Put your leopard on hold in favor of zebra; there are so many ways to incorporate this trend. From bucket hats and blouses, to t-shirts, and trousers, these are the 25 zebra print pieces to buy now.

A Fashion-Forward Way to Wear a White Dress for Spring

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Scandinavian street style star Sylvie Mus shows us an inspiring fashion-forward way to wear a white dress for spring. To recreate her look you'll need '90s-inspired sunglasses, an oversized black blazer, a white slip dress, baby pink bag, and black Western boots.

25 Stylish Spring Pieces On Our Must-Have List

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If you're anything like us, you've already started putting together a fresh spring wardrobe. From puff-sleeved tops and dresses to straight-leg jeans and mule sandals, these 25 pieces are on our must-have list. Best part is many of these options can be mixed and matched.

25 Silky Dresses That Are Perfect for Warmer Weather

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Strappy mules, cow-print everything, and pale green hues are all on our lists for the spring season. In addition to these elevated must-haves; the silky dress. The latest iterations aren't just slip styles; we've been discovering button-front, maxi, long-sleeved and ruffled options at our favorite retailers. For an effortless season ahead, look to these warm-weather perfect silk numbers.