Fashion designers, however, have taken creative license, using sandy shades in breezier fabrics like silk and cotton poplin, which makes the trend even more wearable.

At Michael Kors, a techno-cotton pullover and poplin shirt were paired with a gabardine track pant.

I would like to design my own summer dresses which would be made of a good, sturdy pique or poplin or even certain poly-cotton blends.