The Styles desk at the New York Times recently posed the question, What is a Sundress? As my go-to uniform for Summer, I have some thoughts. Most importantly it needs to be made of a natural fiber, cotton or linen. Something that could ideally go in the washing machine, though some linings prevent this. The shape is usually tighter on top with a fuller skirt. Thought being, if one is wearing this is the sun you want something breathable, not something that is going to stick to you. I don't tend to think of a sundress as having much of a sleeve, the ones above all have spaghetti straps, but a cap sleeve works. For me a sundress is simple, no overbearing ruffles, obscure cut-outs, or unnecessary quirks. It enhances the wearers beauty - which is what every piece of clothing should do.
Honorable mention sundresses: this, this and this.
Dresses by: Agua by Agua Bendita, G Label by goop, J.Crew
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