Summer time is all about breezy fabrics and fun in the sun. It’s a time to pack up all your little black dresses, and bring out the Southern cousin: the LWD. But with wedding season in full swing, how do you steer clear of matrimonial territory?

I avoid the ‘lace’ pitfall, and try to stick to more casual fabrics. I love this dress from Malloy, which mixes an upper fitted cotton tee with a flouncy skirt. I then layer on pops of color. I love a neon pink, as you can see in this faux pocket detailing with the zipper hardware, and coordinating belt. Beaded statement necklaces and quirky sandals like these from Sophia Webster finish off the perfect look.