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Fresh Prints
Navigate summer style with watercolor florals, beyond-bright stripes and arty, abstract patterns
Life imitates art in Piazza Sempione’s painterly print dress, set against J. Seward Johnson’s sculpture “The Awakening” ($895, Piazza Sempione, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase; 301-656-0581). Worn with faux pearl studs ($30, Macy’s, 1201 G St. NW; 202-628-6661) and Suzanne Somersall’s Marrakesh cuff ($380, Ginger, 7114 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda; 301-664-9242 or suzsomer.com).
Of course, such mod motifs also make sense for breezy getaways, whether your destination is as far-flung as Morocco or as nearby as National Harbor, a walkable enclave on the Potomac River just south of the city. The site’s busy marina and beachy vibe lent a relaxed backdrop to the season’s mix of breezy, bold styles. “Once the sun comes out, we all want to find those pieces that make you feel like you’re escaping to somewhere exotic,” says McCaslin. “Even if you have no plans to go any farther than your own backyard.”
