Dresses are a great investment, because making an outfit out of one garment is just ever so convenient.

This Max & Cleo dress ($78.90 from $118) will look good at any warm-weather event.

Summer, winter, whatever – this dress ($102.90 from $155) works for all of it.

The slight sweetheart-neckline is so flattering, and I love the button detail that runs straight down the front of this frock by Diane von Furstenberg ($218.90 from $365).

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A tan may be cool, but a wide-brimmed hat and undamaged skin is even more chic.  Check out our favorite summer hats below (as well as the picks from our guide) to shade yourself and do your skin a favor.

This floppy statement hat ($52.50 from $75) doesn’t quite make it to Kentucky Derby-sized proportions, so it’s actually rather practical.

I have seen many, many fedoras around recently, and none so cute as this one.  A lot of those fedoras I witnessed were on guys, so it’s a good thing this be-ribboned number ($45.50 from $65) is sure to be one your boyfriend won’t steal.

Awww…I love this one, marked down to $59.50 from $85, because it’s like a kids’ hat for grown-ups.  I’ll shade my face with it when I get roped into helping my five-year-old niece with her lemonade stand this summer.

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I've sweated off my makeup three days in a row now, and it's only the beginning of June. I think that means it's time to get out of the stick city for a weekend. These travel-sized sets will make it exceedingly easy to pack.

I don't really know if I'm naughty or nice, particularly while on vacation, so at least this compact ($19.60, was $28) offers options for both moods.

This one's got you covered for lips, cheeks, and eyes ($19.60, was $28) and I really like that super-sleek packaging, to boot.

Good call on the darker shade of shadow, Pop Beauty. It's nice to see a compact like this ($20.65, was $29.50) that includes a range of colors.

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These fun blouses from J. Crew are prime examples of work-play clothing. Wear one to the office, and then don’t even think about changing before heading out to dinner.

I’d like to wear this blouse ($39.99 from $78) to a garden party, so hopefully someone sends me an invite to one soon.

This top ($59.99 from $88) is wacky enough to be the most interesting shirt in the room, and yet it’s still 100% appropriate for work.

There are seven colors to choose from, which means you may want to wind up owning more than one of this pretty number (was $88, now $59.50).

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These peep-toes from Jildor are just right for a summer day in the office followed by a nice al fresco dinner. And when it gets colder, they'll still look fun with tights.

These Steven by Steve Madden peep-toes ($47.50, were $95) are almost too simple – I'd inevitably wind up over-wearing and destroying them in a season.

This Vaneli shoe ($73.50, was $98) comes in other colors, too, but this tone seems like it'll be the best on tanned feet.

I love the tiny laser cuts on these wedges ($27.50, were $55) – so much breathability.

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As we noticed on last night's episode of The Fashion Show, you can use belts to cinch waists on summer dresses and work-appropriate weekday outfits.

This belt ’s ($126, was $180) neutral color is easy to pair with anything.

These covered buckle belts ($82.50, was $165) are classic and conservative – a good staple to have.

Snake-embossed leather and silver hardware lend a more fashion-y look to this wide belt ($106, was $265).

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All of these styles would be easy to walk around in during a meeting-heavy Tuesday or on a Saturday afternoon.

The blue pattern on these thongs ($50, were $80) spices up the classic sandal shape.

Crackled-leather sandals ($50, were $88) have an appealingly broken-in vibe without looking messy.

We like the circular cutout in the center of these t-strap sandals ($200, were $298) – cute, retro, and a little different.

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