By The Seaside

There's no wardrobe quite as lovely as a summer holiday wardrobe. I mean, yes, I am a sucker for cozy knits (especially fairisle), ankles boots, and so on, but sweet little dresses perfect for maximizing appreciation of summer sunshine and heat, easy sandals and flats, giant sunglasses that swallow half of your face, and basket-style totes filled with guilty pleasure books, notepads, sunscreen, hats, and whatever else you imagine you might need at the beach--that is my ideal look! I had ordered this Shein number for my Greek travels but it didn't arrive in time and I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to wear it this summer since Ireland's summer can be short and brisk....