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6 Summer Cocktail Dresses That Will Make Your Life Easier
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There's nothing more useful than stocking up on fresh and fun cocktail dresses, so we partnered with Hallmark to find fabulous pieces that work for everything in your social calendar.
Just about everyone needs a wardrobe refresh come Summer — the sheer number of party invites is reason enough. Whether you RSVPd to an ultracasual backyard BBQ and want something practical and unfussy, or have a schedule jam-packed with decadent weekend brunches, we found six dazzling outfits that will work for all of your shindigs. Because no one wants to spend time staring into their closets feeling stumped!
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Patio Party
An invite to a patio party can be a bit of a stumper when it comes to wardrobe, but you can't go wrong with a tie-dye fishtail dress with cutout details and suede ankle booties. It's the perfect combination of casual and cool, which is the ideal vibe for this kind of get-together.
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Dinner Party
Show up to your next dinner event in contrasting prints and you'll garner plenty of sartorial praise for your styling skills. Find a dominant dress in a fabulous pattern, toss on a light scarf, then add a thin brown belt to create a feminine silhouette and add balance.
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Brunch
If your weekend brunch calls for elevated attire, invest in a whimsical LWD. While its counterpart, the LBD, dominates Fall and Winter fashion, it's the stark white dress that belongs in your Summer lineup.
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Sunday Funday
Pineapple print is having a moment right now, making it the perfect design to wear during the best day of the week: Sunday Funday. If you're headed to the weekend flea market or just meeting friends for a coffee, this vibrant dress works perfectly when paired with Adidas sneakers and mirrored sunglasses.
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Backyard BBQ
A denim jacket and wrap sandals turn this otherwise simple halter dress into a backyard BBQ must have. It's the ideal laid-back look you want for a backyard fete.
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Outdoor Fiesta
Bold color is the name of the game when it comes to attending an outdoor fiesta-themed bash. Shop for something with bohemian prints or intricate embroidery and pair it with studded sandals for a modern flair. Get ready to relax with a margarita upon arrival.
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