Dominant prints take fashion back to art school this season. This lively dress from 12th Street will make a great vacation purchase as the wispy fabric will pack easily and can also be dressed up or down by the accessories you choose. Shown here with Kors by Michael Kors shoes, a Chloé bag and a Monica Vinader bracelet. 100% silk. Dry clean only.

Red-and-cream silk mini dress with a scribble-style print. 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent dress has three-quarter length sleeves with tapered cuffs, a wide round neckline and ruched detailing at the bust.