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Easy on and off, waist definition, neat ties. These are perenials. . Print Dresses left to right Crepe Wrap Midi Dress by Chelsea28– The color of your garden. True wrap style. Surplice V-neck. Adjustable straps. Machine washable polyester/spandex- unlined. $79.00 Ruffle Hem High/Low Faux Wrap Dress by Eliza J: Checked chiffon dress with a faux-wrap skirt aflutter in pretty ruffles. Hidden back-zipper closure. Surplice V-neck. Ties at waist Lined polyester. $158.00                                                                                          Everyday Wrap Dress by

Blouses clockwise Floral Print Casual Shirt: Classic polyester shirt in sunny color. Button front, turn-down Collar. Sale $21.59 Lulus Tropic Times Green Sheer Floral Print: Sheer green polyester with a white, yellow, and blue tropical floral print all over. Collared neckline, short sleeves with rolled cuffs, full button placket. $42.00 Morevia Floral Top: Flowy rayon tunic with sheer lace v-neck, handkerchief hem. Pullover styling. $130.00                                                                            Shirt Collar Printed Blouse– Neat and tucked cotton. On trend

Layers layers everywhere, stitched and actual; on sleeves, blouse bodies, skirts and pants. Blouses Left: Savannah Top by Tularosa– Good color for your complexion. Modal/polyester blouse with tiered ruffled hem, neck tie detail and adjustable drawstring sleeve openings with tassels. $198.00 Center: Jay Godfrey Triple-Tier Sleeve Blouse– Black or white polyester satin wrap to dress something up. V neckline; self-tie waist. Long sleeves with three ruffled tiers. $140.00 Right: Philosophy Tiered Gauze Blouse with Pompom

Bows at the neck and waist and cuff, at the back of a dress or blouse…always feminine, forever reinterpreted. Pales left to right Top  left: Loren Top by Lovers & Friends– For those of you with taut midriffs. Lined seersucker polyester/cotton. Wraparound styling with tie closure. Adjustable shoulder straps. $98.00 Bottom left: Elinor Top by Petersyn– Soft and womanly. Cotton blend. Front button and tie closure. Pleated hem. Elasticized cuffs. $250.00 Neila Dress by Karina

Not for the faint of heart but fab with an attitude and the right accessories. Blouses Left: Top 193 by LPA– Easy, ample. Polyester satin crepe. Button front closure. Chest pocket. Wide cut. $ 188.00 Center: Paige Cicely V-Neck Silk Camisole Top– Dress up or down. V neckline and back. Delicate straps hang at back. Slim silhouette. Slipover style. Sale $126.00 Right:Pleat Front Top by Treasure & Bond–Silky soft and drapy.29″ length (size Medium). Jewel

The only continuing trends are ankle straps and tie-ups, otherwise anything goes. Herein some samples. Red/Pink (clockwise) Paris Heel by Raye – Tomato marries pink. Man-made upper with leather sole.Wrap ankle with tie closure. Heel approx 2″ H. $158.00 Villa Rouge Ally Sandals – Pizzazz walking shoes. Leather: Cowhide. PVC panels. Chunky 3.25” heel Rubber sole. $145.00 Alexachung’s Red Leather Cha-Cha Sandals – Feminine. Square toe, block heel, trimmed with a bow on the front

A few years ago, it became all right to wear shimmer and shine even in the daytime, thus garments with sequins and metallic thread worked their way back into fashion. This year designer inclination is noticeable. Blouses clockwise X Revolve Kira Top by  House of Harlow 1960: Zingy and fresh. Crepe fabric with metallic foil accent. Cuffed sleeves. Polyester. $128.00 Same fabric Button Down Shirt: $ 158.00 Orlean Blouse by Rocco Sand: Subtle shimmer for

Gathered at the waist and extending above, paperbag waists can be found on shorts, pants, and skirts this season. Make sure these are big enough not to clutch hips. Crop top or tuck-in. Shorts left to right TOPSHOP Acid Wash Paperbag Waist Denim Shorts – A go-to item. Neat cuffs. Front button closure. Side pockets; back patch pockets. Machine washable cotton. $60.00  All In Favor Paperbag Waist Shorts – Good seasonal color cinches the waist of