It’s finally hot, and I for one am stoked. I love hot weather; you’ll never catch me complaining about it when it makes its all too brief appearance in Portland. Also, getting dressed is a snap: dress + shoes = done. The downside to this is that the formula can get boring, not to mention the number of summer-weight dresses in my closet is significantly smaller than the stock of long sleeved black ones and sweatered ones that get me through most of the year. Of course, there’s always American Apparel, which is fine for horsing around; if I spill mustard at a BBQ or get into a spontaneous hose fight, it ain’t no big thing. But even during the summer there are times you need/want to impress, in which case Seaplane is a good place to start, with lots of limited-runs and one of a kinds. Here are a few of their newest arrivals:


Yeah, this Adam Arnold dress is black, which doesn’t scream summer, but if you look close there is a long slit in the front cleavage, adding a sexy and ventilating twist.

If you are a tiny, ballet bodied thing, you could pull off this feather-weight dress; you’d be the most comfortable guest at a sweltering hot garden party.

This is like what a Grecian superheroine would wear. Light as air and easy to move in.

A sturdier day dress equally suitable for work, travel, or general hanging out.

Cute, but avoid this kind of romper style unless you are tall with very long legs.

Also, across town at Stand Up Comedy, you can buy packs of 10 pieces from Slow and Steady Wins the Race that are meant to be layered and mixed up with each other. They come in bright colors and light jerseys that are perfect for the season, plus they’re like a fun wardrobe puzzle.