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Bonus : A wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Sparkling beads define this elegant sheath dress, perfect for a mother of the bride or groom or a formal occasion

find ones that are hip-length and made from structured fabric with tailored and tapered lines

A square neckline is so elegant, and they are very on-trend this year

Giovanni is the brand to be on your shopping list

Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid, who owns two pairs of the Effortless pants, says the fabric is airy enough to not feel stuffy even on hot days. Reid has worn hers both for work and casually, and she puts it best: Theyre an innocuous pair of black pants that can go with just about anything