The Derek Lam woman is the no-fuss girly girl, and maybe that’s why nobody does dresses quite like him. This dress is exactly that – feminine and carefree – in soft silk, cool and appropriate for sultry summer days. The flattering, flexible self-tie waist comes in handy for decadent vacation eating (sometimes a girl’s got to live it up, and she need clothes that allow it). I appreciate that the abstract cross-hatching print is simultaneously soft and bold, even leaning towards the tribal side under closer inspection. However, I absolutely love the fact that it’s a black-and-white pattern. You get the intrigue of a print, as well as permission to go wild with accessories. That bright fuchsia bag with no friends in your closet? Here is its new best pal. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $790.
Pair with: The same rule applies to shoes. Charlotte Olympia’s “Dolores” platform pumps are a snappy red, in textured cotton that feels right with the dress’ blurred graphic print. On Net-a-Porter for $895.
