www.shopbob.com $352
This Mara Hoffman frock can be dressed down with flats for a day of lounging on the beach or dressed up with sky-high stappy sandals for a night out on the town.

shop.nordstrom.com  $1,350

Discussing plaid without mentioning Burberry would be a sin! This trench is a wonderful option to throw over a black, white or beige outfit on a rainy summer day.

www.net-a-porter.com $5,225
Next to no one does prints as well as Missoni and this dress, seen in their runway collection, is a prime example. The bold center flower is perfectly offset by the muted salmon back layer.

www.net-a-porter.com $890
Leave it to Derek Lam to consistently deliver fashion forward, yet wholly wearable pieces. This dress looks wonderful over a tights and pumps, or if you’re up for it, as an ultra mini with flats.

Clearly this summer, plaid is rad.