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I've been a regular at Bar Pitti in Manhattan since the late '90s, and while I was there last week, feasting on my usual funghi saltati, I could not help but feel like I was back in the late '90s. Because pretty much every female diner there was wearing a slip dress! And now I am game to give it a go again, too. It's the ideal dress for these humid summer days, and I love how it's so easy to layer with an oversized cardigan, sweater, hoodie or blazer. Both model Amalie Moosgaard, above, and Jenny Walton, below are sporting Vince's (also here) navy dress. I also want to slip in to these by The Reformation (on sale), Zara, The Row, Toteme, and Fleur de Mal.

Photos: Amalie Moosgaard, Jenny Walton

Several years ago on a photo shoot I fell in love with a stylist's dress. It was effortlessly chic, ready for work and play. It was by Merlette. These days the New York City-based line and its easy yet exceedingly elegant pieces, including the floral dress, above, still have my heart, and I even got my twin sis hooked, too (see below in this handkerchief skirt)! We've also been working (and playing) in this and this. Check out the entire range here.

Can we talk about the baggy khaki situation happening in Copenhagen right now? (And then we can resume dissecting the greatness that is The White Lotus on HBO--I am so obsessed!) What do we think? It is practical yet edgy. I think I like! But I'd opt for not TOO oversized, like these from Cos, Ganni, Victoria Beckham, and Zara.

Photos: Vogue

For all those who compliment a dress I'm wearing and then roll their eyes when I tell them it's by H&M, here you go. (You know who you are!) The above ruffled (Zimmermann-spirited) $34 lovely also comes in cream. P.S. I also came across this steal, this knockout and this under $200 (Ulla-like) Ann Taylor winner, below. You're welcome!

Copenhagen's mid-August Fashion Week always provides a sneak peek into fall's coming styles, and as these pics reveal, black is back, big-time. Some are opting for head-to-toe noir, while others are lightening things up with bold prints (like Sea New York's cult jacket, above). I think the easiest way to jump on the bandwagon is via a do-it-all pair of freshly-cut black jeans (Levi's, AGOLDE or Slverlake) or loose-fitting trousers (Zara, Cos, Envelope1976). Also on point are these options from En Saison (throw a blazer over it), H&M, The Frankie Shop, Cefinn, and Nili Lotan.

Photos: Vogue, Pernille Teisbaek, French Elle, Le Frenchy Style

In case you haven't filled your dress-wearing quotient yet this summer, I highly recommend you check out the on-sale goods at Matches. There's an almost head-spinning assortment of delightful options including the bohemian-chic prettties by D'Ascoli, above, along with these by Zimmermann, Le Sirenuse Positano, La Double J, Loup Charmant, and Juliet Dunn.

Some kids may be heading back to school at any moment but it's still island time in my book. So I'm looking to Barcelona-based Blanca Miro Scimieri to keep me summer-fied and inspired! I love her quirky, unexpected and thoroughly laid-back melange of crochet, bold prints, and vibrant accessories. How cute is her Sir The Label halter dress, above, and her floral print Cala de Cruz bikini, below? Her other signatures: Kule's stripes, Roxanne Assoulin's candy necklace, wild print pieces by Gimaguas, crochet from Inly and a Marni knit bucket bag (on sale here).

Photos: Blanca Miro

As a founding member of Soho House, I cannot tell you how many times I've wished/felt like it was really my house. The decor is masterfully chic and yet (miraculously) everyday comfortable. So, you can only imagine how happy I was to discover that its line of decorative accessories is now completely accessible (and well priced!) at Nordstrom. I'm Soho-ing sweet home up with this vase, above, this handcrafted accent pillow, this statement sofa-punctuating throw, and these striking tumblers.

$128, j.crew

I love the Chanel-spirited silhouette of this denim jacket. I'd size up and wear it pretty much over everything!

1. Anna Quan knit dress, $345, netaporter.com

2. J.Crew denim jacket, $128, jcrew.com

3. Marni resin bracelet, $350, shopbop.com

4. Binge macrame bucket bag, $98, shopbop.com

5. Gianvito Rossi lace-up sandals, $745, netaporter.com

$285, netaporter

Feeling the love this Friday with this fun enamel ring!

1. Alex Mill shirt, $98, alexmill.com

2. La Double J shorts, $410, netaporter.com

3. Solange enamel ring, $285, netaporter.com

4. Roxanne Assoulin beaded bracelets, $90, shopbop.com

5. Gucci Ibiza tote bag, $2500, gucci.com

6. Kaanas braided sandals, $119, shopbop.com