SUMMER STAPLES

Top 5 Summer Dress Picks

As the summer clothes get pushed to the sales racks, grab on tight to any one of these easy warm-weather dresses and instantly update your June-to-August closet.

1. Mid-summer’s eve party? Head out for some cocktails in this Halston Heritage one-shoulder, cream, stretch-jersey dress. Make sure to punk up the pastel hue with dark accessories. Think black shoes with gold hardware. $325 US, net-a-porter.com

2. This white, cotton-voile caftan from 3.1 Phillip Lim is the perfect poolside cover-up, or makes a great date top when paired with skinny white capris and slouchy day bag. $250 US, net-a-porter.com

3. Take it to the max, and add a little colour to your summer wardrobe while you’re at it, with this Melissa Odabash floor length number. $153, theoutnet.com

4. A lunch date with friends is complete when paired with an Ali Ro strapless dress. $250, tiastar.com

5. Add a floral print, with a twist, to your summer staples. We love this Hype Astrid black trimmed frock. $145, tiastar.com