Pretty in Polka Dots

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A polka dot dress like this elegant one the Princess of Wales wore a couple of summers ago has summer written all over it. And besides, statement spots are in again this season, haven’t you heard?

Posse Paloma Polka-Dot Maxi Dress

Paloma Polka-Dot Maxi Dress

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Casual Glam

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If you happen to have some parties coming up, take a page out of Meghan’s fashion playbook and opt for a swingy neural dress that can transition from day to night with a few accessory swaps. This halterneck style with a cut-out detail is perfect for this time of year.

Heidi Merrick Ginger Dress

Ginger Dress

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Fabulous in Florals

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There is no such thing as having too many floral dresses in your summer wardrobe. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. Make sure to check out Me+Em’s selection—the royal-loved brand counts Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara Tindall, and Kate as fans.

ME+EM Cotton Modern Botanical Print Midi Dress

Cotton Modern Botanical Print Midi Dress

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Perfectly Coordinated

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No summer wardrobe is complete without some stripey staples. Follow Princess Beatrice’s lead at Wimbledon and wear the classic print as a matching set. You can even mix and match the top and bottom for even more variety.

Sandro Paris Maxi Striped Skirt

Maxi Striped Skirt

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The Quintessential White Dress

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You can’t go wrong with a white cotton dress. You can dress it casually during the day, or dress it up as Princess Beatrice did with heels and a statement purse.

Self-Portrait Lace Linen-Cotton Peplum Midi-Dress

Lace Linen-Cotton Peplum Midi-Dress

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Raffia Bag

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When it comes to accessories, make sure to have a raffia bag or two in rotation. This mini version that Princess Beatrice previously carried is perfect for date night, fancy affairs, and more.

Veronica Beard Porto Wicker Stripe Canvas Bag

Porto Wicker Stripe Canvas Bag

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Polished Bermuda Shorts

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ICYMI, Bermuda shorts are having a huge moment this summer. We love how Kate previously styled her long white pair with a nautical striped sweater and classic white sneakers. Summer perfection.

J.Crew 9″ Pleated Heritage Chino Short

9" Pleated Heritage Chino Short

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Cool Shades

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Summer is too short to stick with basic sunglasses. Throw on a fun blue tortoiseshell pair like Queen Camilla did earlier this summer.

IZIPIZI #D Sun The Iconic Sunglasses Blue Tortoise

#D Sun The Iconic Sunglasses Blue Tortoise

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Lovely in Linen

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An airy, linen dress—like this Reformation number the Duchess of Sussex wore back in October 2018—will quickly become your go-to during the dog days of summer.

AG Jeans Alice Dress

Alice Dress

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Go Bold and Bright

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Another example of a perfect floral dress: this bold one that was rumored to be Princess Diana’s favorite. Vibrant flowers are the name of the game if you’re looking to brighen up your wardrobe.

Yumi Kim Soho Mixer Silk Dress

Soho Mixer Silk Dress

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Sophie Dweck is the Associate Shopping Editor for Town & Country, where she covers all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle, shares her expertise on the most worthwhile luxury products, tests and writes in-depth reviews on the very best essentials worth investing in, as well breaking news about the latest launches, and of course, reports on the biggest sales and deals to shop no matter the day. Some of her favorite items to date are Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial cardigan, the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, and ZIIP’s microcurrent device. When Sophie isn’t testing state-of-the art beauty tech or breaking down TikTok aesthetics, she loves indulging in BonBon sweets (Sorbisars, for the win!) and finding the next trend before it goes viral.

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