The Weekly Covet: Summer Dressing
Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
lindseythornburg.com
$425.00
"We have entered peak sundress season. I like a classic print and silhouette that doesn't look overly fussy in the Frenchest way possible. This dress—sweet and flirty—is the perfect note to strike when temperatures are rising. Have I debated getting one in multiple patterns? Yes."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Digital Editor
FP Beach
freepeople.com
$88.00
"For the return to summer travel, I want a workhorse piece that can offer multiple looks without eating up a lot of suitcase space. Enter: This jumpsuit, which has breezy, beachy maxi dress appeal, with a convertible top that you can wrap and style dozens of ways."—Lauren Hubbard, Contributor
railsclothing.com
$248.00
"As we ease back into social engagements post-pandemic, I'm a big fan of the smocked dress. Not only are they comfortable (and forgiving, if you've put on a few pounds in the past year), but they're also perfectly on trend. I love this one from Rails, with its delicate floral print and flattering puffy sleeves."—Caroline Hallemann, Digital News Director
alvinvalley.com
$725.00
"The Cuban-American women's wear designer Alvin Valley, best-known for his pants, is also a whiz with the kind of prints necessary to make a splash in hot enclaves like Palm Beach and Miami, where Valley, an industry doyenne for nearly 30 years, recently opened boutiques, on Worth Avenue and at the Ritz-Carlton on Lincoln Road, respectively. The brick-and-mortars carry more looks than his e-commerce, and they are, as he might say, OTT."—Erik Maza, Style Features Director
MILLE
shopmille.com
$222.00
"This is not a nap dress, for I will not be napping. It is, however, the prettiest, airiest dress for a hot summer day—and the first thing I will pack when I finally get on a plane bound for Greece."—April Long, Beauty Director
REBECCA VALLANCE
net-a-porter.com
$250.00
"These roomy, airy cotton shorts are just what I need to weather this hot NYC summer. Plus, they will be perfectly workplace appropriate come "back-to-office" time in September."—Leena Kim, Associate Editor
rebeccataylor.com
$325.00
"This darling set reminds me of summers in Taormina, Sicily, an ancient city dotted with lemon trees along the ocean that is the epitome of warm weather idyll."—Olivia Hosken, Style & Interiors Writer
aeron.com
$445.00
"In the summer, I love easy pieces that I can just throw on and go. This minimal knit dress from Aeron is just that. Perfect for day with sneakers or flat sandals, or in the evening with a little heel."—MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor
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intothebedroom.com
$245.00
"When temperatures rise, you can find me slipping into my most loose-fitting, breathable apparel. The Sleep Shirt’s blue linen dress is as comfortable as it gets: made from 100% linen, the light fabric is breathable and elegant, and can be easily dressed up or down—it’s perfect for a day out on the town or a cool night’s rest."–Lucia Tonelli, Assistant Editor
thereformation.com
$98.00
"I'm obsessed with this matching set from Reformation, but I'm even more obsessed with shopping ethical brands. Reformation is already carbon neutral and have pledged to be "climate positive" by 2025. Someone invite me to a garden party ASAP so I can wear this, please."–Meg Donohue, Editorial Fellow
Max Mara
maxmara.com
$675.00
"As soon as the thermometer surpasses 75 degrees I start breaking out all of my summer dresses. That means fun colors, patterns, and longer lengths to avoid becoming Marilyn Monroe while walking down the street. I am obsessed with this printed dress from Max Mara, not much says summer more than bright colors and butterflies."–Cassandra Hogan, Fashion Assistant
Prada
$2410.00
"Dressing in hot temps can be difficult so my favorite pieces are one and done outfits. This striped dress from Prada is more interesting than a solid color and can work for a variety of occasions. The cotton poplin means I will be staying cool while navigating the summer heat."–Dania Ortiz, Fashion and Accessories Director
zimmermann
zimmermannwear.com
$650.00
"On a hot summer day, I love to throw on a loose silhouette in a fun print. Zimmermann has become the purveyor of summer staples for a reason, and this patchwork skirt would look great with a simple tank or bikini top."–Annie Goldsmith, News Writer
yuasastudios.com
$75.00
"The New York designer Michael Yuasa makes teeny, frisky swimsuits that immediately catch the eye. And, no, it's not just thanks to his sexy, thot-y ads, primed for maximum Instagram impact, but the sleek minimalism of his designs. Solid-colored pieces dominate his site but a floral print may just be the ticket to stand apart from the crowd at tea in the Pines, or during this month's Pride parade."—Erik Maza, Style Features Director
The Weekly Covet: Summer Dressing
Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
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