If there’s one thing I’m always reaching for this time of year, it’s a great dress. I’ve already worn a few favorites for Mother’s Day brunch and easy lunch dates, and now I’m eyeing pieces I can pack for vacation and rotate through Memorial Day weekend. I want dresses that feel good, photograph well, and can carry me from beach walks to backyard get-togethers without needing a full outfit change. I’ve been gravitating towards bold, statement prints (Farm Rio is always my go-to), structured dresses with contrast trim that give off that quiet luxury vibe, and anything with a pop of color. Halter necklines are having a moment too, and I love how sleek and subtly sexy they feel without trying too hard. And of course, I can’t resist a good crochet or knit dress – there’s just something about the texture that feels so right for summer. Scroll ahead for the styles I’m buying, wearing, and re-wearing all season long. 

Statement Prints

Contrast Trim

Pop of Color

Halter Neck Dresses

Knit & Crochet

xo, Maria

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