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August always feels a little different.
The days are still hot, but they’re getting shorter and the evenings are a little cooler. There’s a quiet urgency to squeeze every last drop out of summer. One more beach weekend. One more lake night. One more excuse to rent that dress you’ve been eyeing.
This article is built for those final escapes. Think saturated tropical prints, sun-washed oranges, breezy linens, crochet textures, matching sets, and dresses that look just as good with sandals at the beach as they do with heels at dinner. These are the pieces you’ll reach for on Labor Day weekend, coastal getaways, family vacations, and every spontaneous road trip in between.
Summer isn’t over yet.
TROPICAL PRINTS FOR THE HOME STRETCH
A matching tropical set does some serious suitcase work because every piece can go its own way. Wear the shorts and striped tee for sightseeing, throw the jacket over a dress when the AC is aggressive, or go all-in on the palm print for a resort lunch. Even the loafers help stretch the look from pool-adjacent to polished.
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ONE LAST RUN FOR SUMMER WHITES
Eyelet, jorts, and a striped knit are practically made for a late-summer long weekend. The white top is light enough for the hottest part of the day, while the sweater can step up as the temperature drops. This season’s hit jean shorts (“jorts”) make the whole thing easy to pack and even easier to remix with everything else in your bag. Most importantly, this is prime time for the eyelet-and-shorts combination. Soon enough, bare legs and breezy white tops will give way to jeans and jackets, so get another weekend out of them while you can.
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THE ALL-DAY, EVERYDAY DRESS
The best getaway dress is the one you can put on in the morning and forget about until bedtime. French Connection’s saturated blue shift dress is comfortable enough for a full day and polished enough to roll straight into dinner. Keep it casual or dress it up, and add a layer when the sun goes down. We like Flat White’s cardigan for travel because it can mix and match with the coordinating shorts.
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COASTAL, AND MAKE IT COMFY
This is what you want in your suitcase when the forecast says 82 degrees during the day and breezy by the water after sunset. Wear the pants with a tank or tee during the day, then pull on the sweater for dinner, a boat ride, or drinks outside. These are also exactly the kinds of playful, unmistakably summer pieces that deserve a few more outings.
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The key point of an August getaway is knowing you’re on borrowed time. There’s no saving the good stuff for later, because later comes with closed-toe shoes. Wear the bright colors. Pack the print. Make the dinner reservation. Stay outside a little too late. Summer has a few weekends left, and they’re worth dressing for.
From Our Closet to Yours,
-Armoire
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