While summer may not "officially" start until June 20, it is here in Atlanta along with humidity and high temperatures. As you scurry to turn on the air conditioning, you may find your closet lacking in warm weather staples. Lucky for you, Sole is stocked up with light cotton dresses, breezy skirts, and even lightweight lingerie for those hot summer nights.

Literally!  We want to play dress-up and try on all of these!  We're loving our newest arrivals so much we had to share them before they're listed online.  This creme dress by Ya is so comfortable and soft.  If you live in a humid climate, then this dress and the next one might just be your new bff...

Flying Tomato hit it out of the park with the print and cut of this dress.  The neckline is super-feminine with it's v-shape and spaghetti straps.  Not only does this piece work well with necklaces, the hemline is just so darn unique!

This combination from lucy paris is so on-trend and classic at the same time.  The lightweight polka dot skirt is delicate - the midriff baring top pushes the envelope a bit...

This is the kind of black and white situation we like...right?!  Dress this one up or down - once they see the back, people won't be able to stop staring!

Not Just for spring + summer!  This fall...fall for wearing maxi dresses (and skirts!) like the green, black + blue ones above.  When temperatures dip, just add 1. a form fitting denim shirt 2. an autumnal-tone belt + blazer or 3. a neutral sweater on top of bright layers: 

Clogs + boots are perfect footwear for this time of year, too!

Slim, not a-line or bell shaped maxi dresses, work best for petite frames.  Another tip?  Choose a solid color maxi dress.  Also, your hemline should never drag the floor - so you might want to choose 2 different lengths when shopping:  slightly longer maxi dresses for when you wear one with wedge sandals, and shorter ones for when you're sporting flats.  Stand up straight, add a smile and some bling, and you're golden!

Maxi dresses and jumpsuits are a MUST for Spring and Summer, and are especially great to pack when traveling.  Just arrived?  Top to bottom: blue pattern maxi dress, mint maxi dress, colorful zig zag jumper, Veronica M soho jumper, sheer maxi skirt, and printed maxi skirt.    

If you're looking for a FLATTERING maxi dress that doesn't make you look like you're wearing a...sack - then this spring and summer dress is for you.  The stripes are so flattering, and the black and white color palate give you the opportunity to add a pop of color with your accessories or shoes.  Another great thing about this frock?  Why it's pregnancy friendly and will stretch to accommodate your growing bump.

Another invaluable accessory for spring and summer?  Lightweight and colorful linen scarves... 

On chilly spring and summer nights, you'll love the spot of color these will bring to your outfit.  Oh, and they'll protect you from the heavenly breeze that's rolling in off the ocean, too...

  

Above, shots from our new webstore, launching March 1st!  Available for sale online - our entire selection of Jeffrey Campbells (Litas, of course!), hobo handbags, jewelry and accessories, maxi dresses, shorts, tops, skirts... 

 

You'll be able to find an outfit for any summer 2013 event - weddings, first dates, concerts, outdoor festivals...

 

It's freeeezing outside today!  Luckily we're beginning to receive shipments of hot hot hot dresses and shoes for Spring 2013.  That's Shana, in the mirror - snapping a picture of herself in an outfit that would be perfect for a summer vacation.  We love versatile pieces like this maxi dress - pair with flats or sandals during the day, maybe some chunky wedge sandals at night? And the sunny yellow flats?  Wear with a dresses or shorts.  One pair of shoes, so many options...   

Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta's new housewife Porsha Stewart stopped by yesterday wearing a maxi dress she bought at Sole Atlanta this summer...she's such a sweetheart!