You just can't go wrong with a black dress (just look in my closet!), and this one from JCPenney hits the mark. It's perfect for our south Alabama heat - thick enough to hold its shape and not wrinkle but thin enough you won't burn up from lack of air flow. And who doesn't love a good sheath dress? I've got this one in three other patterns! And right now it's on sale for under $50! I'm usually a S/M or 6/8 and wearing this in size 8. My shoes are still available in small sizes, but I linked to some other fun statement shoes.

Details:
Dress: JCPenney (exact)
Shoes: ShoeDazzle (exact, similar, similar)