Easy, effortless, and elevated. There are certain fabrics that embody everything you need in a summer wardrobe. Like the Palm Beaches, linen, cotton, and silk are inherently elegant yet laid-back. They're breathable, kind of warm-weather fabrics that come back year after year, regardless of season or fashion trends.
So, if you’re looking to transform your social calendar this summer with lazy afternoons, breezy beach escapes, and sun-dappled happy hours, you must dress the part. I’m hearing from the house of Julia Amory, with a store in Palm Beach, that silk, cotton, and linen are fabrics so endlessly appealing, and your ticket to getting your summer wardrobe right.
This season, Julia Amory’s Slim Jane Dress, which is an updated version of their bestselling Jane Dress, with a straighter silhouette and less dramatic A-line, is a must for your summer wardrobe. The Jane Dress in white is timeless and the perfect Dupioni silk dress to showcase your most treasured accessories. From a jeweled flat or JA xM. Gemi Anya sandal, this dress effortlessly pairs with both. A side note on Dupioni silk: it is a luxurious handloom textile known for its textured, shimmering quality. According to JA, the fabric’s characteristic variations in color and texture add to its unique charm.
Another Dupioni silk winner that can be worn with everything, everywhere, on repeat is Julia Amory’s Jackie Pant. Inspired by former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, the Jackie Pant reflects her affinity for perfectly tailored cigarette pants.
The other thing I’m hearing? Linen is the textile with that blissfully chic outfit energy—and keeps cool as South Florida heats up. Whatever you do or wherever you go, carry water and stay in the shade, ladies! Do check out Julia Amory’s Charley Pant. Lightweight, versatile, and chic, without trying too hard, Charley is the kind of pant designed just for you. These straight-leg pants can be paired with the Halsey Shirt or Eden Tank, whether you’re headed out for a lunch date in town or settling in for cocktails at your home bar later that night.
Another favorite from this summer collection is Julia Amory’s Gidget Skirt. Nostalgic for those who remember the Gidget beachy-party films from the 1960s, which defined the era’s teen surf craze, the Gidget Skirt is an uber-comfortable canvas cotton skirt with a slight A-Line. You can pair it with a t-shirt for a casual summer look.
What’s so cool about the canvas cotton fabric is that it is tightly woven, so its heaviness gives a more structured style, evocative of classic Americana.
There’s a plethora of summer vacation essentials at the Julia Amory Palm Beach store, from the Amelia Dress in rouge (my favorite) and the mocha colored Cartagena Skirt in linen to accessories like the Sandpiper Bag (another favorite). My summer vacation list goes on. And if you’re anything like me, who likes to be transported by intoxicating scents, then her new signature scented candle, No. 24, will mesmerize you.
“24 has always been my favorite number,” posted Amory on socials. “I was born on 1/24, graduated from high school in 2004, and have always considered 24 hours in a day to be a sign that it’s somehow a bit magical. 2024 did not disappoint—full of gratitude for the year we’ve had and excitement at what’s to come—and if you’ve never tried No. 24 (our perfume), now you know the genesis of its name.”
And now that you know, here’s something else you should know about JA: her favorite Palm Beach scent is inspired by Mimosa, Jasmine, Violet, and Almond Blossom. She said, “Pair No. 24 candle with a relaxing bubble bath or create the perfect ambiance for your next cocktail party.”
Summer has a scent, and it inspires us to rethink our wardrobe with a youthful, breezy, comfortable, classic polish. And I think you would agree that this Palm Beach sisterhood travels far beyond our treasured island.
Visit Julia Amory to learn more about her brand and its 4th of July Sale.