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We Shopped for Cute Dresses for This Summer

by scoop team | April 7, 2016

Every day the sun shines just a little brighter and we peel off more layers. At scoopcharlotte.com, we are counting down the days ’til summer when you can throw on a carefree dress and stay cool with style. Whether you’re planning on spending your summer days traipsing across the world, laying out by the pool, or sipping your favorite cocktail at a neighborhood patio, a new dress (or two) is a must have this year. Lingerie-inspired styles are having their fashion moment, as are prints, cut-outs, wrap dresses and cold-shoulder styles.

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Check out some of the newest dresses we found at the local boutiques this week.

 

KK Bloom

MINKPINK - Great White Embellished Dress $99 http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/products/great-white-embellished-dress

MINKPINK – Great White Embellished Dress $99
http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/products/great-white-embellished-dress

BCBGeneration - Bittersweet Dress $78

BCBGeneration – Bittersweet Dress $78

Bishop & Young - Cameron Dress $79 http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/products/cameron-dress

Bishop & Young – Cameron Dress $79
http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/products/cameron-dress

ASTR - Rena Dress $89

ASTR – Rena Dress $89

 

Boem

Blue Life, Sundown Hank Cami Dress $146

Blue Life, Sundown Hank Cami Dress $146

Cleobella, Dylan dress $98 Milo & Fin wrap necklace $44

Cleobella, Dylan dress $98 Milo & Fin wrap necklace $44

Flynn Skye, Anaheit Maxi Dress $196

Flynn Skye, Anaheit Maxi Dress $196

Cupcakes & Cashmere, Zeus dress $110

Cupcakes & Cashmere, Zeus dress $110

Some Days Lovin', Bravery Dress $180

Some Days Lovin’, Bravery Dress $180

Mink Pink, Dream Swing Dress $90

Mink Pink, Dream Swing Dress $90

McKenzie Claire

Elizabeth and James Dress: $364 Ashlyn'd Clutch: $495 Kristin Hayes Jewelry: $188

Elizabeth and James Dress: $364
Ashlyn’d Clutch: $495
Kristin Hayes Jewelry: $188

Pink Chicken Dress: $196 Antik Batik Scarf: $168 mar y sol clutch: $59

Pink Chicken Dress: $196
Antik Batik Scarf: $168
mar y sol clutch: $59

Antik Batik Dress: $260 Essentiel Antwerp Clutch: $196

Antik Batik Dress: $260
Essentiel Antwerp Clutch: $196

Lotus

Ryan's Sea Crest Mini - $146

Ryan’s Sea Crest Mini – $146

Summertime Mini - $72

Summertime Mini – $72

Tenley Tie Dress - $136

Tenley Tie Dress – $136

Esmuralda Mini - $136

Esmuralda Mini – $136

Nitsa’s Apparel

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Charlotte’s Inc

By Smith Waldorf Dress: $325.00

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Julie Brown Clairemont Dress: $300.00; Shoes – Rowen Columbus :$168.00; Earrings by Mignonne Gavigan: $295.00 Alana earrings

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Julie Brown Blue Dress: $190.00

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By Smith Peniston Blouse: $ 260.00

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Marie Oliver Kelli Laser Cut dress: $368.00

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Julie Brown Clairemont Dress: $300.00

 

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Marie Oliver Kelli Laser Cut dress: $368.00

Chezelle’s Boutique

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Copper Penny

Wrap dress, Merritt Charles $286

Wrap dress, Merritt Charles $286

Laser cut-out dress, Laundry $246 DVF shoes, $298

Laser cut-out dress, Laundry $246
DVF shoes, $298

Wrap dress, Karina Grimaldi $313

Wrap dress, Karina Grimaldi $313

Slip dress, Merritt Charles $65 Necklace, Fairchild Baldwin $450 Shoes, DVF $298 Bag, Hammitt $165

Slip dress, Merritt Charles $65
Necklace, Fairchild Baldwin $450
Shoes, DVF $298
Bag, Hammitt $165

Wrap dress, Yumi Kim $210

Wrap dress, Yumi Kim $210

Wrap dress, Yumi Kim $270

Wrap dress, Yumi Kim $270

Pink Hanger

Slit Bits Midi Dress $88 http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/slit-bits-midi-dress/

Slit Bits Midi Dress $88
http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/slit-bits-midi-dress/

Pleated Perfection Denim Dress $64 http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/pleated-perfection-denim-dress/

Pleated Perfection Denim Dress $64
http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/pleated-perfection-denim-dress/

Tart Collections Marisol Maxi $174

Tart Collections Marisol Maxi $174

Fun in the Sun Romper $64

Fun in the Sun Romper $64

Striped Hoodie Dress $59 http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/striped-hoodie-dress/

Striped Hoodie Dress $59
http://pinkhangeronline.com/product/striped-hoodie-dress/

Monkee’s

Yumi Kim Swept Away Maxi $288 Joie Pippi $285

Yumi Kim
Swept Away Maxi
$288
Joie
Pippi
$285

Sisters Mirage Maxi $110 Joie Alexus $275

Sisters
Mirage Maxi
$110
Joie
Alexus
$275

Julie Brown Milo Wrap Dress $175 Tory Burch Marion Quilted $295

Julie Brown
Milo Wrap Dress
$175
Tory Burch
Marion Quilted
$295

Jade Halter Dress $115 Isola Yalena $130

Jade
Halter Dress
$115
Isola
Yalena
$130

Mara Hoffman Flag Stripe Tie Dress $286

Mara Hoffman
Flag Stripe Tie Dress
$286

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