It’s so simple yet sexy.
It’s Friday, and summer is on my mind; the sun is shining, temperatures are high, and people are out and about wearing their summer-y outfits that have me even more excited for the season. I’ll be spending a chunk of time in Italy, so I’m already planning outfits for my super-hot, super-humid days there. And while I’m obviously packing skirts and dresses—the breeziest attire there is—Dakota Johnson just reminded me about the sexy, simple, and oh-so comfy summer piece that needs to be in my suitcase.
The actress has been busy filming in New York City, and when she’s not on set, she’s taking over the streets of the Big Apple in casual, cool, comfy, and subtly sexy looks that deserve a spot in everyone’s rotation. This time, that blue number she was just seen wearing is living rent free in my mind—and for good reason. It’s everything I want in a vacation dress and more.
Reformation Joana Silk Dress
Buy on Reformation $278
Skims Fits Everybody Tube Dress
Buy on Nordstrom $80
Johnson’s blue maxi dress throws it back to the tube dresses you might have worn in the 2000s. It has a strapless upper and super-straight, sleek silhouette that’s slightly body-hugging without looking or feeling too constricting. Of course there are various types of tube dresses. Some are super tight, some lean more elegant, others have fun detailing, like this Anthropologie number, but the DNA is all the same: a simple, well, tube style you’ll wear all season long.
Johnson paired hers with strappy heels, but given that I’ll be buying this dress in abundance for my upcoming Italy trip, I plan on wearing it with crisp white sneakers and ballet flats—both of which are feasible footwear options. When I want to dress it up for, say, a nice dinner, maybe I’ll opt for a pump à la Johnosn. But what I love about the tube silhouette is that it’s so easy to dress up or down—meaning I can pack less in my suitcase because I can wear the one-piece on multiple occasions. Obsessed!
Check out all the tube dresses that I’m eyeing, below. That Anthropologie one is en route to me already.
Get the Look:
Free People Intimately Everyday Seamless Tube Slip Dress
Shop now: $40; freepeople.com
Anthropologie the Gabbie Strapless Ruched Tube Dress
Shop now: $88; anthropologie.com
Meshki Dawn Dress
Shop now: $85; meshki.com
Edikted Stripe Strapless Maxi Dress
Shop now: $62; nordstrom.com
French Connection Echo Strapless Crepe Midi Sheath Dress
Shop now: $158; nordstrom.com
Steve Madden Jessamine Strapless Stretch Satin Dress
Shop now: $99; nordstrom.com