Cotton Beach Dress

Though its almost over, your vacation with friends has been magical. On your way back from dinner, wearing your strapless dress with alternating turquoise and cream stripes, you carry your sandals as you stroll barefoot and solo along the quiet beach near the ocean waves. You smile, watching the sun set as a salty sea breeze ruffles your side-zipped frocks box-pleated skirt, giving you goosebumps along your arms. As you wrap a white shawl around your shoulders and over the contoured bodice, which boasts a curved, bandeau-like bow gathering at the bust and allowing for a sweetheart collar, you collect seashells souvenirs for your pals. Its been a memorable trip, and when you hear your besties calling your name, you know there are still memories left to make!

Your favorite time of day is when the evening begins to creep in, creating a glow over all the earth. Its an illumination that makes you feel beautiful, like this navy-based dress does. Tonight, you combine the two forces by slipping into the lining of this 100% cotton dress and lightly pattering barefooted onto the cool-stone pathway in your backyard. Much like the leafy flowers you weave through, the bright-red, blue-shaded, mustard, coral, and brick foliage of this floral A-line seem to ignite in the evenings brilliance. The cinch-tied, off-the-shoulder silhouette at the top of this dress, as well as the dipping godet waist and bow-tied sash, make you feel like a true princess in your courtyard, and your elegantly dangling, vintage, gold earrings, and simple, matching cuff make ...

Youre known far and wide for your chic style, and when you don this poppy-printed dress, you cant help but twirl. Featuring a lightly structured sweetheart neckline, banded waist with contrast stitching - in either yellow or black, depending on the dress - and full, pleated skirt, this vibrant golden yellow and black dress will garner a garden of compliments from all who see you. For a look that will quickly become a perennial favorite, pair with grass green heels, a woven clutch, and vintage-inspired accessories.

You've decided to throw a 'just because' dinner for your dearest pal this evening and have gone all out with an outdoor table along the harbor! Poised for a seaside night in this red- and cream-striped, mid-length dress, which is adorned with a denim-inspired collar and gold buttons, you enjoy good food and company as the boats majestically drift through the water. Set sail into unforgettable style by completing your look with sand-colored skimmers and sparkling jewelry!

This printed dress is sure to become a hot item for discussion at your next party! The pale A-line silhouette is printed with graceful flamingos and buckled with a thin, black belt for a fail-proof, festive look. A wide crisscross atop your shoulder blades adds a peek of skin to this tropically-printed, perfectly poised look, and pairs perfectly with strappy black sandals. Adding a pastel yellow cardi and a popping, pink handbag gives you a perfectly balanced look youll wanna gab about for hours!

Call to mind memories of your favorite vistas with this printed dress by hard-to-find Barcelona brand Nice Things, and really light up the room at your next casual party! Designer Paloma Santaolalla spent her childhood admiring European flea market finds and creating memories of dainty details, patterns, and shapes. Now, she shines those ideas into carefully-crafted pieces, such as this 100% cotton, fully lined frock. Printed with sailboats, lighthouses, and coastal inlet scenes, this dress features an elastic waistband and front pockets for casual function. Shed light on your rustic sensibilities by matching navy espadrille wedges with its cutout, bow-tied back. A vintage red handbag completes this cape-inspired look, which keeps you charting a course toward great personal style!

If youre super excited for spring to come, start to enjoy the season now by spinning around in the refreshing tones of this flared dress! Cutely including crisscross straps that adjust with buttons, as well as a breezy brushing of retro palm leaves for a print, this cotton-blend wear makes a dreary day seem sunny. Style an aqua cardigan atop its zipped-up back, dangle a flower-pendant necklace over its ruched front, and slip your tights into spearmint wedges to hold you over delightfully until the temperate days to come!

Well, arent you a wonderful sight to see in this precious, bubble-dotted dress by Bettie Page? Retro-inspired designer Tatyana createdBettie Page out of a hankering to create high-quality, glamorous fashion with a mix of the modern, and this adorable dress is no exception. The pretty, tied waist and giddy white buttons of this cotton frock are only part of what makes your personality sparkle. With a beaded cardigans sleeves tied over the wide straps of this teal dress, a small pendant necklace within its miniature V-neck, and vintage heels to tip-toe in, this pocketed piece is perfectly lovely on a gal like you!

Next to the backdrop of the blue ocean, you shine like the sun in your sweet sailor dress, straw basket, and knit cardigan. The sea beside you is as fragrant as the jonquils of your familys Mediterranean home, while the clouds over yonder are as radiant and fresh as the trim and waist tie of your cotton, sleeveless frock. Your flat, pointed collar flaps ever so slightly with the breeze as you walk the shore admiring the graceful sunset. You find your secret cove, and sit on the sands reminiscing about your grandmothers Grecian garden.

As you sit down to your spring salad and refreshing lemonade, your friends arent the only beautiful things that surround you - the deep green fronds on this beige dress from hard-to-find UK designer Emily and Fin are, as well. Round, green buttons and lovely greenery go perfectly with your meal, while this midis gathered tank straps and a soft sweetheart neckline for your vintage locket has you looking the loveliest of the bunch! Sneak sweet berry-colored peep toes under the hem of this dress and a pointelle cardi atop your shoulders, and this meaningful, friend-filled morning will lead into the perfect flora-filled afternoon!

Theres probably no such thing as overloading on fun, but if such a thing were possible, why not go all out in this adorable dress? Slip into this aqua-blue, vintage-inspired, island-print frock from hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin, and the good times will never cease. The sleeveless top with flattering gatherings, a natural waist, and an A-line skirt with pockets will make you just giddy, while the flirty keyhole back fastens with two crystal-clear buttons at the nape of the neck. Wear this frock with vintage shoes and a white cardi, and don't be afraid to pull out all the stops!

If you ever find yourself having a random desire to bake cupcakes and cookies, it will undoubtedly be while wearing this rainbow-polka-dotted, strapless dress! Adorably accompanied by flour, frosting, and this sweet-as-can-be, A-line dress with a padded sweetheart neckline and green-apple trim, you mix, bake, and decorate the day away. Magenta flats and a pale pink cardigan complete your look, and what a fabulously sweet sight you are to see!