Beat the heat with pretty summer dresses
This time of year, I'm always hankering for new dresses.
Blame it on the heat leaving me too lethargic to piece together separates -- and for making me feel uncomfortable in anything that sticks to my skin.
I want the perfect dress to use as a cover-up for the beach. And another couple cuties to wear to weekend dinners. And a few more to freshen up my workday wear. Oh, and something fun to sport at graduations and weddings.
Here are some frocks that I think would make worthy additions to a summer dress collection:
A DRESSY(ISH) DRESS
Eliza J ruffle cotton shirtdress, $118 at Nordstrom (Don't forget the half-yearly sale going on right now!)
A WORK DRESS
Merona women's trapunto dress, $24.99 at Target
A WEEKEND DRESS
Striped tank dress, $13.50 at Forever 21
A JUST-BECAUSE-I-REALLY-LOVE-IT DRESS
Gianni Bini "Thalia" dress, $138 from Dillard's (I know I picked a lot of sleeveless looks, but it's hot out people!)
Deal Diva Colleen
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
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