summer dressing

It's starting to get sticky out there - and although shorts and tees are my typical weekend wardrobe, there's so much to be said for a little cotton dress.  For dates-nights or market mornings, or to toss over your bikini on the way back from the beach, stay chic and cool this summer in these breezy fuss-free frocks.

In assorted shades of strawberry, from Tinley Road, Garnet Hill, Gap, Splendid, Sundance and Soft Joie

Every variety of striped: navy from Splendid and Bailey 44, pink from Hive and Honey and Garnet Hill, and classic black & white from Splendid and Calvin Klein.

Simple shapes with a little more edge in black and grey. From Land's End, Nation Ltd, Monrow and Anthropologie

Navy frocks that feel backyard bbq-friendy. From Land's End, Garnet Hill, Madewell and Anthropologie

Finally, a few bright basics round out your summer wardrobe. From Splendid, Anthropologie, C&C California and Gap.