Shop Tropical Prints for Summer

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Something crazy happens to me when the temperature rises above 80 degrees. My minimalist neutral tendencies fly out the window and my inner peacock emerges. On summer weekends you may find me awash in palm trees, macaws, and tropical blooms, or exotic colorful patterns such as Ikat and paisley. It’s almost like a primal urge.

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It helps that I switch my base color from black to white for this brief interlude. A plain white linen tee balances the exuberance of a splashy printed skirt or pants. White jeans play beautifully with an Ikat-print top or a leafy-floral crewneck. If I’m feeling just mildly celebratory, a printed sandal or statement bag will do the trick.

And nothing beats the simple pleasure of slipping into a pretty printed sundress in the late afternoon in anticipation of sipping an umbrella drink among friends—these moments made all the sweeter by how quickly we know they will pass.

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Gucci Bag

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$2,700 Gucci available at neimanmarcus.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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French Connection Top

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$68 French Connection available at frenchconnection.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Gap Scarf

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$35 Gap available at gap.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Banana Republic Pants

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$98 Banana Republic available at bananarepublic.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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J. Crew Top

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$178 J. Crew available at jcrew.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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J. Crew Dress

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$128 J. Crew available at jcrew.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Ted Baker Bag

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$106 (originally $193) Ted Baker London available at asos.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Alice and Olivia Dress

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$495 Alice + Olivia available at aliceandolivia.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Heidi Klein Pants

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$330 Heidi Klein available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Stuart Weitzman Shoes

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$170 (originally $425) Stuart Weitzman available at saksfifthavenue.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Aquazzura Shoes

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$350 (originally $875) Aquazzura available at saksfifthavenue.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Erdem Dress

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$1,040 Erdem available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Dolce & Gabbana Skirt

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$945 Dolce & Gabbana available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Stella Jean Dress

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$447 (originally $639) Stella Jean available at matchesfashion.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Madewell Scarf

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$40 (originally $50) Madewell available at madewell.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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