Bermudas and white shirts are all the rage for spring and summer. But what if you want something a little dressier? Something for a night out on the town? Great- looking jeans and heels work, but denim can be uncomfortably hot in the warm weather, and besides, this is a season of ultrafeminine trends. You want to take advantage of it! This outfit will take you from a summer soiree to a romantic rendezvous — effortlessly.

Brown and Flirty

by Melissa Kagan (see more from this expert)

You've heard it before, but we'll tell you again: Brown is the new black. And it couldn't be truer than for this summer season. This versatile hue can be paired with such colors as tangerine, teal, navy, lavender, nude and white, to name a few. So what we're saying is, everyone needs at least one item in this earthy tone. We've chosen a full and flirty skirt. Donning a full skirt is an easy, breezy way to stay cool and look chic in the warm weather. This Ann Taylor linen skirt ($68), for example, can be worn with a tank top and flat gladiator sandals for a casual summer-day outfit or dressed up with a drapey strapless blouse for a nocturnal affair. Either way, it'll be your best buy for the season. Available at AnnTaylor.com.


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