AA Fine Jersey Leisure Dress

I loooove this dress from American Apparel. It's cute and flattering, a great material (100% cotton!) and, at $34, much cheaper than comparable versions from brands like Polo. However, buy it at least a size larger than you normally would -- and this goes double on the lighter colors. AA's clothes run small/tight (the better to make you look like a porn star), and this dress is pretty much guaranteed to shrink the first time you wash it. It comes in 20(!) different colors, so stock up for the summer.

Note: I'm told that some of the light colors are pretty see-through, so choose your undergarments wisely. Luckier does not condone pulling a Lindsey Lohan.