Lightweight fabrics like chiffon are perfect for spring and summer, while satin or velvet works well for fall and winter
Date night has none of that structure, which is why every woman has a story about being the only person in a cocktail dress at a casual gastropub, or wearing jeans to a place that turned out to be far more formal than expected
You can also add a touch of pattern in the form of delicate flowers or polka dots
The piece can easily be thrown on when you want a little extra coverage while walking through a resort or restaurant, and it's simple to slip off when you're ready to play in the ocean or take a quick dip in the pool
Jil Sander On fashions continuum, Jil Sander sits between Giorgio Armani, who revolutionized menswear by loosening it up, and Phoebe Philo, whose return to minimalism in the 2010s was wholeheartedly embraced by a new generation of working women