Pistola Gladys Dress

The Gladys does the thing a great summer dress should do: it gives you a waist, gives the skirt room to move, and then gets out of the way. The fitted smocked bodice creates definition up top while the gathered skirt softens away from the body, so the silhouette feels feminine without feeling fussy.

We see this at a long lunch, a shower, vacation dinner, or any warm day when you want one piece to handle the entire outfit. Add a flat sandal and it stays easy; add a heel and gold jewelry and it immediately knows what evening is.

The Cove Edit: This is a 'put it on and feel finished' dress — one of the best kinds to own.