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Q. I love the look of sundresses in the summer, but I’m a bit self conscious of my arms. Every dress I see seems to be sleeveless! Can you help me fun some pretty casual dresses with short sleeves?

A. You’re right, it’s not easy to find a casual sundress that has sleeves. In addition, designers tend to compensate for coverage on the arms by shortening the length of the dress, which makes it difficult for women no interested in showing a lot of skin. After hunting around, we found 8 beautiful and breezy day dresses that aren’t too short and have sleeves - just add sandals!

Short Sleeve Dresses by Jedzebel $35 - eDressMe

Sullivan Dress Nautical $148 - Lilly Pulitzer

Skipperling Drop-Waist Dress $178 - Juicy Couture

Melissa Odabash Paisley-print cotton dress $200 $80 - theOutnet

ASOS Optical Ikat Print Dress $50 - Asos

Printed Crinkle Dress $98 - Boden

Warehouse Tile Print Dress $76 - Asos

Dana buchman brushstroke dolman dress $60 - Kohl’s

Q. I love the skinny cargo pant trend! How can I dress them up to make them appropriate for the business casual dress code at the office?

A. We are huge fans of this surprisingly flattering (and fun!) summer trend. Obviously, skinny cargo pants are appropriate for weekends and non-work environments, but incorporating them into your work wardrobe can be tricky. If you work in a business casual or casual office, we recommend pairing your skinny cargos with a feminine top, button down or blazer and a pair of heels. Save the tank tops and flip flops for your off hours, as these are too casual for any office. Here are some looks for inspiration:

Boutique 9 Women’s Thomsina Pump $109 - Endless.com

Miss Sixty Nikkia 2 $160 - Piperlime

Corso Como Delicious $149 - Piperlime

Aubin & Wills Knole striped jersey tank $35 - Net-A-Porter

Women’s Twill Three-Button Blazers $29 - Old Navy

Tan Tab Elastic Belt $50 - Topshop

Rag & Bone / Shirt The Tomboy Shirt $185 - La Garçonne

Love21 Abstract Ombre Top $22 - Forever 21

J BRAND - Skinny ‘Houlihan’ cargo jean $387 - farfetch.com

For affordable skinny cargo pants, check out our picks for under $100

Q. I am always on the hunt for alternatives to a classic t-shirt to wear in the summer with skirts and shorts. Can you recommend some that are under $50?

A. With all the pretty t-shirts available this summer featuring embellishments, ruffles and more, there’s no reason to settle for a plain t-shirt anymore (unless, of course, you want to!) Here are some pretty options, all under $50:

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Q. I’m looking for skinny cargo pants for the summer to pull off a fun casual vibe without resorting to jeans. I’d love to mix the edginess of the cargos with flirty heels and cute tops, any suggestions that won’t break the bank?

A. We love this look for summer too, but the ultra-hot J Brand Houlihan is a bit pricey at $230. Here are some options under $100 that will look amazing with heels and a pretty top:

Sanctuary ‘People’ Skinny Stretch Twill Pants $98 - Nordstrom

Fp Skinny Military Cargo $98 - Free People

Cargo Pant $99 - Rachel Roy

Skinny Cargo $79 - Lucky Brand

Knit Cargo Skinny Pant $59 - Express

Q. I bought a black lace skirt that’s above the knee and a bit form fitting, what do I wear (top, shoes, jewelry) so it doesn’t look clubbish or trashy?

A. Take inspiration from these looks below and try pairing your short lace skirt with a soft t-shirt, tank or blouse to add some laid-back casual flair. Wedge heels or chunky black sandals complete the look. When the weather gets cooler, you can add a boyfriend blazer on top of the t-shirt or tank, black opaque tights and booties.

Robert Rodriguez Tribal-Print Miniskirt $295 - Neiman Marcus

ASOS Lace Full Skirt $42 - Asos

Pins and Needles Silk Button Down Lace Skirt $58 - Urban Outfitters