2 Thick Straps Casual Dress

It's a gorgeous day - the kind that's perfect for sporting a new dress at an outdoor soiree. After pulling together a list of impromptu invites, your best friend comes over, and the two of you spend the morning putting up decorations and assembling trays of treats. The last thing you do is to arrange a summery outfit based around this fanciful frock, which features a spaghetti strap racerback, ruffles at the bodice, and ivory polka dots sprinkled over a noir background. Adding wedge espadrilles and a floppy sunhat, you smile at your reflection in the mirror right as the doorbell rings!

Smack dab in the center of Harvard Yard, you sit on a small blanket and curl your legs beside the brick-and-navy plaid of this cotton dress by designer brand Dainty June. Since 2009, designer Jen Johnson has developed a line that fuses classic cuts with retro mid-century appeal. Made in California for the gal with an adventurous and clever spirit, her dresses offer captivating details, such as rose-carved wooden faux buttons down a piped bib, a foldover collared sweetheart neckline beneath one-inch straps, and a chambray back-tie. With a prestigious book in hand, a ribbon tied in your ponytail above back-smocking, and a vintage watch ticking methodically on your wrist, you are the picture of how sweet it is to be a stylish student!

Even though the red-and-white stripes on this cotton dress are totally festive, today youre tempted to leave any company behind and and enjoy an afternoon swirling and twirling solo. Beneath the adjustable straps of this lightly lined frock are a series of spiked stripes, wide bars, and little hemlines that add variety to your alone time, and when all these options are back-zipped onto your body, this A-line is ready to be accessorized with cobalt flats, a navy-blue belt, and a straw fedora that only need your approval! And, now that you look so adorable, all thats left to do is to step outside and give this sundress a spin!

Head back to the place where you belong, driving home through the country in this flowing floral dress! Summery hues of sunny yellow and pretty pink brighten the pure cotton construction of this rose-printed frock. Fresh green flats float beneath its ruffled hem, while a crisp, cropped white cardi tops this charmers spaghetti straps and shirred empire waist. A simple necklace is all you need above its delicate V-neck, and youre well on your way to your most beautiful homecoming ever!

Each day, as you made your way to acting classes on the subway, it became more apparent that your fellow commuters needed a bit of a pick-me-up. What better way to change their days than to wear the bright tangerine hue of this teal-striped dress and offer a spontaneous performance? Adjusting the navy-blue socks that slightly peek out from above your chestnut, laced boots and buttoning your jean jacket into place atop the princess seams of this flared frock, you take a deep breath and begin your undergound rendition of song-and-dance! Finishing with a flick of your locks by leaf-ringed fingers, you accept roaring applause, and curtsy graciously in this giddy ensemble!

Just wait till you get a taste of this sweet and simple two-toned tank dress! Flaunting a casual, sleeveless silhouette, this delightful dress bursts with a rich, raspberry-compote-like color thats contrasted by black side and back panels. This back-zipped frocks gently pleated skirt and flexible fabric provide a flattering fit that make a perfect pairing with onyx tights, scrunched booties, and statement shades. Sprinkle more fashion flavor into your wardrobe with this sassy dress!

Youre a vision of otherworldly elegance as you stroll along the waters edge in this Jack by BB Dakota floral dress. Bay breezes gently flutter the accordion pleats of your strappy frock, and you smile after catching sight of your radiant reflection in the calm waters. Featuring intricate details such as a V-shaped neckline, silky lining, and structured bodice, this strappy dress boasts a flowing silhouette thats simply charming. Pair this gorgeous yellow, green, and lilac garment with a floral headpiece, braided wedges, and shimmering earrings for an ensemble that flaunts your fantastical fashion sense!

For a festive look that boasts your favorite Southwestern color palette, be sure to don this sleeveless, A-line dress byCorey Lynn Calter! Calter's line, which launched in 2000, places brilliant twists on classic silhouettes, and her eclectic mix of influences, from the New York punk scene to the San Francisco opera, are apparent in every piece. Featuring hidden pockets, black trim along its structured bodice, and a sprinkling of geometric confetti in aquamarine blue, tigers eye brown, and vibrant coral hues, this breezy frock is a chic choice for any occasion! Hang a jade pendant over the printed dress V-shaped neckline and pair with buckled black sandals for a look that makes any day a style celebration!