SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT

Trend to Try: TONE-ON-TONE MONOCHROME

A consistent color palette looks easy, breezy and effortless during summer’s warm days. Adding a striped blazer and textured slides makes this combo Zoom-, board- or happy hourmeeting ready.

RIGHT: Knotted tank, $48

White denim, $72

Buffalo horn earrings, $54 Blue Planet sunglasses, $45 Leather crossbody bag, $84 From Rose & Lee Collective Knotted sandals, $19.99, Target BELOW: Striped jacket, $64Knotted tank, $48 White denim, $72 Teal drop earrings, $28 Blue Planet sunglasses, $45 From Rose & Lee Collective Necklace, $29, Villa 19 Woven slides, $24.99, Target

58 June/JULY 2021 Signature Item: WHITE SHIRTDRESSA menswear-inspired shirtdress has long been a timeless classic. Accent with an oversized sweater vest for a casual, friendly vibe. Speaking of classic, red, white and blue works all summer long. Statement accessories, such as checked heels and a designer-inspired belt, dress the look up for backyard barbecues.

LEFT: Button-front shirtdress, $69Cable-knit sweater vest, $69 Sneakers, $49 Pink daisy headband, $30 From Cousin Couture Leather crossbody bag, $84 Blue Planet sunglasses $60 From Rose & Lee Collective

BELOW: Button-front shirtdress, $69

Belt, $36

Earrings, $26 From Cousin Couture Blue crossbody clutch, $19.99 Woven hat, $12.99

From TJ Maxx Gingham heels, similar Nordstrom

Trend to Try:

TENNIS SKIRT

Country club sports, such as tennis and golf, have surged during the last year, ushering in a renaissance of preppy fashion. Pair a rainbow-hued cable-knit sweater vest, left, and crisp white sneakers for a cheerful summer picnic or a day on — or off — the courts.

Ruffled sleeves, a smocked bodice and statement shoes, below, transition this look for a date night or cocktail hour.

LEFT: White pleated tennis skort, $49 Pastel rainbow sweater vest, $49 Beaded strawberry earrings, $26 Sneakers, $49 From Cousin Couture Grey leather mini-backpack, $99, Rose & Lee Collective

BELOW: White pleated tennis skort, $49 Puff-sleeve top, $44 Beaded rainbow earrings, $26 Ribbon-tie heels, $46 From Cousin Couture Crossbody basket bag, $19.99, TJ Maxx

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Trend to Try:

BODYSUIT

A throwback to ’90s fashion, bodysuits create smooth, tucked-in silhouettes without repeated retucking. Ease into the trend by adding a layer, such as this soft, boxy cardigan, below.

Or jump right in to the trend with high-waisted jeans that accentuate the natural waist and platform heels, right.

BELOW: Blue Planet sunglasses, $60 Striped bodysuit, $30 Button-front cardigan, $40 Skinny jeans with distressed hem, $68 Grey leather backpack, $99 Beaded earrings, $24 From Rose & Lee Collective Sneakers, $49, Cousin Couture

RIGHT: Blue Planet sunglasses, $60 Striped bodysuit, $30 Skinny jeans with distressed hem, $68 Teal drop earrings, $28 From Rose & Lee Collective CP Creative House necklace, $64.00, Villa 19 Platform slides, $34.99 Top-handle clutch, $25 From Target

Rose & Lee Collective, in downtown Apex, offers ethically and sustainablyproduced brands, many made by women recovering from crisis situations.

The store’s website allows customers to “Shop by Story,” choosing products that empower others, give back, or support local and eco-friendly businesses.

WHERE TO SHOP

Cousin Couture

212 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-0003 thecousintocouture.com

Rose and Lee Collective

104 W. Chatham St., Apex (919) 372-5384 roseandleeco.com

Villa 19 Boutique

219 N. Salem St., Apex (919) 303-0651 villanineteen.com