WeatherHot & Dry

Desert Bloom

A pastel floral mini dress with flat sandals and a small crossbody, for a daytime date kept light.

Why it works

A soft floral print and a short, airy cut keep a hot daytime date light.

When to wear it

daytime dates

hot afternoons

garden cafés

The look

DateCasualRomanticA LinePastel

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