JC Penny Tie-Back Sundress, $39.99*

Alloy Button Babydoll Dress, $39.50

Urban Outfitters Lux Printed Sarong Dress, $58

Delia’s Tisha Dress, $39.50

*Down from $50.

Seersucker in the summer makes me feel like I’m heading to the Cape instead of the hot subway.

at oldnavy.com

This cotton voile tunic dress will look great with Grecian sandals or ballet flats this summer, and I love the bateau neckline, kimono short sleeves and the fact that it’s lined. Now if only the weather would go above 34 degrees.

at laredoute.com

In an unprecedented Sharp Lily move, I’m posting another J.C. Penny dress today. But let’s take a look at the dress, shall we? Nicole Miller? Check. Silk? Check. Fabulous pattern? Check. A bold move? Maybe. Justified? I think so.

*Down from $90.
at jcpenny.com

I’m not seeing this dress with heels at a wedding as much as I’m seeing it with metallic thong (sandals) and a beach tote. Sort of South Beach. What do you think?

*Down from $80.
at jcpenny.com

Break free from the sea of sequin and metallic this New Year’s Eve and try something understated yet elegant. It’s silk and lace, with a halter that ties at the neck. Looking like a disco ball on NYE is so obvious.
*Down from $79.99.
at jcpenny.com

The fashion world was buzzing today over the news that Kohls has reached an agreement with Vera Wang to carry a line of her sportswear. I’ve always thought that Kohl’s had some great finds, but with Wang holding court, it reaches new levels of consumer credibility. Take this dress from Candie’s: the empire waist […]

The best thing about this dress, besides the fact that it feels like you’re wearing pajamas, is the over-the-top tennis crest on the front pocket. It can be pulled off as ironic, unless your name is Buffy.
at fredflare.com

I’ve seen a very similar dress at a popular clothing place that shall remain nameless (Anthro*) for a lot more cash. Again, chic + easy = thank you Target.
*I still, of course, love me some Anthro.
at target.com

As I’ve mentioned before, I have trouble buying even the cutest of slashed-price goody when the season is coming to an end — I’m way too interested in all the shiny new offerings of the moment. (And I call myself a bargain hunter. I’m truly ashamed.) But while the summer’s still raging […]