ease of wear.

easy does it for summer,

and this entire look is the epitome of ease.

here's the breakdown:

the dress:

i prefer a basic dress in a solid color. this one, by fighting eel, is one of my favorites. it's lightweight, and the off-the-shoulder look transitions perfectly from day to night.

casual with slippers, dressy with summer heels.

a simple tank maxi would work, too.

the hat:

a straw fedora, floppy, or boater...doesn't matter.

any of them will work. its main purpose, for me, is to cover up the wind blown hair after the beach.

the hair:

the best part about the beach is that the salty ocean and wind gives you perfectly tousled hair with a natural

hold. under the hat, these waves look great down and flowing or twisted into a simple bun.

the accessories:

it's a balancing game, but keep it simple.

i chose a big ring, then added a few understated pieces.

the shoes:

slippers for the beach.

summer wedges with a neutral sole like cork,

or anything woven like espadrilles. 

(dress, fighting eel; hat, f21; necklace, sister DIY)