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New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Everything You Need to Know About Taylor Jenkins Reid
After writing five best-selling novels about women reaching astronomic heights of fame, it seems only natural that Taylor Jenkins Reid would turn to the stars — literally — for her next work. Her new novel, 'Atmosphere: A Love Story,' coming out on Tuesday, follows a female astronaut in the 1980s as she navigates her high-pressure career and a blossoming romance. As a mainstay of best-seller lists and book clubs, with two screen adaptations of her work already out and several more underway (including 'Atmosphere'), Reid is among the most popular writers publishing now. She has sold over 21 million books across print, e-book and audiobook formats, according to one of her publicists, and Time reported this month that she recently signed a five-book deal for a total of $40 million. If you're new to her work or need a refresher, here's where to start. The Hallmarks of a Taylor Jenkins Reid Novel Including 'Atmosphere,' Reid has published nine books over the last 12 years. She began by writing about ordinary-seeming heterosexual couples, often living in Los Angeles, who face extraordinary obstacles: a woman widowed days into her marriage, an estranged couple on a romantic walkabout, a presumed widow who discovers her missing husband is alive. 'The emotions just jumped off the page,' said the author and former book editor Greer Hendricks, who acquired and worked on Reid's earliest work. Reid's first four books — 'Forever, Interrupted,' 'After I Do,' 'Maybe In Another Life' and 'One True Loves' — found middling success among readers, and in retrospect form an unofficial quartet, in which romance is the focus and comparatively little attention is paid to other aspects of the characters' lives. Her fifth novel, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,' was a distinct departure in terms of theme, style and scope. The story of a Hollywood icon who offers her dishy life story to a young journalist, it established the framework for the novels that would vault Reid to fame. These later books zero in on women who are exceptional in their fields (acting, music, sports, science) but nonetheless grapple with all-too-mortal problems: heartbreak, addiction, infidelity, grief. Reid has spoken of how her own drive helped shift her literary preoccupations. 'I wanted to be a bigger name, and I wanted to be aggressive about that,' she told The New York Times in 2021. Her focus became the 'type of woman who I want to talk about, a woman who has naked ambition.' Her Writing Style Reid's first four books are told in a relatively straightforward style, with occasional flashbacks to the early days of a character's romantic relationship. But there are commonalities with her later books, including an ear for snappy conversation. 'When you're not painting on as broad a canvas, dialogue is even more important,' said Sarah Cantin, who edited several of Reid's novels, including 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' Her later novels are elaborately constructed, often toggling between time periods and perspectives. The most dramatic example of her experimentation with form is 'Daisy Jones and the Six,' which is presented as an oral history. 'She is so gifted in how she portrays humanity,' said the Today show co-host and publisher Jenna Bush Hager, who selected 'Malibu Rising' for her book club. 'Her books are so easy to fall into,' she continued, 'they gave me the same feeling that Sweet Valley High or The Babysitters Club did when I was young and wanted to stay up all night under the covers reading them. Taylor is a 'flashlight under your covers' writer.' Through her female characters in particular, Reid explores 'different ways of moving through the world and behaving in ways that aren't always likable,' said Cantin. 'There's something in their vulnerability and wild ambition and aspiration that people are drawn to.' Reid, who recently announced she is bisexual, has garnered praise for her books' queer characters, whose rich lives aren't defined by their sexuality. But she has gotten pushback to her handling of nonwhite characters; the heroines of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' and 'Carrie Soto Is Back' are Latina and their portrayals, including the way they use Spanish, rankled some readers as perniciously stereotypical. A TL;DR Guide to Her Books After a whirlwind romance and elopement, Elsie is sure she's found her soul mate. Nine days into married life, her husband is killed in a bike accident, forcing Elsie to grieve for the life she had just begun while locking horns with her mother-in-law, who didn't even know she existed. After many happy years together, starting in college, Lauren and Ryan's marriage has stagnated and they are on the precipice of divorce. In an effort to save their relationship, they agree to a year of trial separation, with no communication allowed. Nearing 30 and utterly adrift, Hannah returns to her hometown, Los Angeles, to plot her next move. In this 'Sliding Doors' story, told in alternating chapters, Hannah goes down two parallel tracks: one in which she reconnects with her high school boyfriend, and one where she blazes a new path on her own. Emma and her husband, Jesse, built a thrilling life together. But after Jesse goes missing during an ill-fated helicopter trip, she cobbles together a world without him — including a new fiancé. When Jesse is found alive, Emma must choose between the men she loves. (A movie adaptation was released in 2023.) A Hollywood icon nearing the end of her life contacts a young journalist and offers to share her life story. The novel, a BookTok favorite, is narrated partially by the star, Evelyn Hugo, as she reflects on her upbringing in Hell's Kitchen, relationships and career — and partially by the young journalist, who is connected to Evelyn in a manner she couldn't have expected. Structured as an oral history, this novel tells the story of a wildly popular 1970s rock band (that feels a lot like Fleetwood Mac) as its members navigate sudden celebrity, family life, heartbreak and addiction. A popular TV adaptation stars Riley Keough as Daisy. Over one night in 1983, four famous siblings — children of Mick Riva, a legendary singer — convene at the elder sister Nina's annual end-of-summer party. Each is wrestling demons that evening, and that's all before Nina's house goes up in flames. A tennis champion comes out of retirement in her late 30s to face off against a younger challenger, and reflects on how her single-minded athletic focus came at the expense of personal fulfillment off the court. (The real-life tennis GOAT Serena Williams is producing a series adaptation.) In 1980, Joan was selected as one of the first women to train as a NASA astronaut. We meet her four years later, as the steadying voice on the ground guiding her comrades through a flight gone terribly awry. Chapters leap between the edge-of-your-seat mission and Joan's past, showing how she grows into a top-flight astronaut, aunt and love interest. The Easter Eggs Reid's characters frequently make cameos in multiple books, and connecting her universes is often part of the fun for her fans.
Entrepreneur
3 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Jeneva Rose on Writing No.1 Bestseller 'The Perfect Divorce'
This week's How Success Happens guest is a bestselling thriller writer who has been called "The Queen of Twists." So there was a 50/50 chance I would be murdered by the end of our maybe it was I who turned out to be the killer? Spoiler alert: Neither of those things happened. But instead, Jeneva Rose, whose new novel, The Perfect Divorce, hit No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list, shared incredible tips for creative people who are looking to turn their passion into a business. Rose's background in marketing shapes every part of her writing, an edge that helped her turn her breakthrough novel, The Perfect Marriage, from a small press release into a bestseller. In this episode, Rose breaks down how she creates viral TikToks, her "binge-writing" approach to her books, and answers a question that has plagued this interviewer's mind: Do audiobooks count as reading? You can listen to our conversation below, or on your podcast platform of choice. And check out highlights of our chat here, which have been edited for length and clarity. Subscribe to How Success Happens: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Congrats on The Perfect Divorce hitting No. 1. How does that feel? It feels surreal. My brain hasn't caught up. Being No. 1 on the bestseller list is a pretty big sign of success, but how do you personally define success? It used to be the accolades of having the bestseller status, selling millions of copies and the big advances. But I think my definition of success changed about a year and a half ago, and it was when I was facing severe burnout. I didn't have the right team around me, so when I hit my breaking point, I knew I needed to make a change in order to continue this career. I changed up the whole team around me, and now I define success as being able to breathe, to have other people in the room speak on my behalf and to take a day off without feeling guilty that I should be doing something to progress my career. That's what success is. Related: Barbara Corcoran Reveals Who the Cheapest Shark Really Is — And Explains the True Passion That Drives Her Success When The Perfect Marriage first came out, you weren't yet a known writer. As you wrote the follow-up, were you keenly aware that every sentence you typed was likely going to be read by millions of people? It's the same thing when I create my videos for social media or write my books. I forget that other people are going to read or see it. I write my books for me. The first book I ever wrote was literally for myself. I was not trying to get published. It was to work through the grief of losing my mother. What were you doing before you became a writer? I was a global senior social media manager, so I actually wrote my first four or five books while working full-time. The job was basically 8 to 5, so I wrote during nights and weekends. I would do these big writing sessions where I worked from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. I continue to do that even though I've been a full-time author since March of 2021. I feel like if I'm binge-writing it, that makes it bingeable for a reader. Can you tell us a bit about how you map your thrillers out? Or do you make it up as you go along? I will not start writing a book until I can summarize it in a sentence or two, so it has that very commercial hook. I enjoy writing the back marketing copy, so that's the second piece I write before I start the story. Then I do my character sketches and my setting sketches, so I feel like I really know them. That's all my research. I do a little bit of an outline, but never for the entire book, because I want the story to be able to change and the characters to breathe and not to be stuck with this outline. So sometimes I surprise myself. I usually know the big twists, but other small twists and reveals are usually surprises that I did not intend to write. They came out during a writing sprint. Related: Writing a Book? Here's How to Find Your Audience and Become a Bestselling Author Success doesn't often come easily — any advice you can share about dealing with rejection? Well, not to brag, but I've had over 400 rejections in my career. But from the very beginning, I knew not to take it personally. I knew this was a creative career, and rejection was inevitable. So I treated every "no" as a "not right now" or a "noble attempt." Now that I've had agents and editors who rejected me back then want to work with me now, I never treat it as, "Oh no, I'm going to be spiteful." I think everything happens for a reason. If it happened a different way, I wouldn't have the career I have right now. Maybe even the books I've written would be different, or I wouldn't have as many under my belt if I didn't have to work so hard and long to make all this happen. Can you talk about the marketing breakthrough you had for The Perfect Marriage with TikTok? I had a very small publisher, and there was no marketing budget. I know that I was going to be the one who had to market it. So I got on Instagram and Facebook. Then I saw TikTok, and at the time, it was considered an app for teens dancing. But I scrolled around and I realized, no, there are other things on here. People are clamoring for community. They want to share their likes and dislikes. So I started marketing my book on there, and one of my first videos got five million views and ended up shooting The Perfect Marriage up to No. 3 on Amazon. So I started growing a readership from that. But I knew that I did not want to just keep marketing my books. I wanted to be able to actually connect with my readers, share parts of my life — my husband, my dogs, behind the scenes, my humor and my personality. I made sure that it wasn't just transactional. It was more about creating a community between me and my readers. Related: The Pep Talk From Mickey Mouse We All Need to Hear, Compliments of Chris Diamantopoulos What was the video about? It created a BookTok trend. I pretended that I was the protagonist in my book, and told everyone that my husband was accused of murder and that his mistress was the victim. Then I held up my book and said, "Actually, this is the plot of my new book." It just hooked people. It doesn't really work anymore because other authors have done it. Publishers even did it. Readers did it about their favorite books. So it got very saturated. Now I try to be as natural as possible when I'm on camera. Important question: Does listening to the audiobook count as reading? Yes. Listen to the entire conversation here and be sure to subscribe to How Success Happens: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Chloe Dalton: People said I was a workaholic. Raising a hare changed my life
'She belonged to the wild, and my job, to the extent that I had one in those early weeks, was to try to keep her alive so that she could return to the wild,' says Chloe Dalton, the author of Raising Hare. The 'she', of course, is the long-eared title character of this remarkable real-life tale, which has been short-listed for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction. Dalton, who's sitting smiling opposite me, sipping herbal tea, is the former government Spad whose lockdown debut has become a surprise bestseller, racing past 50,000 copies in hardback in just a couple of months. She's relaxed and happy, albeit already a little hoarse from talking about the book, just as she embarks on a month-long tour to promote it. Raising Hare is a marvel. It takes only a couple of pages before one becomes completely rapt in this story of a chance encounter with a newborn hare as Dalton watches it grow up alongside her over the course of almost three years. Closely observed images of the creature take up long-term residence in the mind's eye – 'The sticky, squishy sound of a hare eating a raspberry', for instance. At the start, Dalton knows no more than the rest of us about hares ('one of the things I discovered about myself is that I love being a novice, a beginner') but as she explores their history, we witness their struggle to survive in a country where the brown hare population has declined by 80 per cent in a century, harried by industrial farming, shooting and illegal hare coursing. Dalton, who is 45, saw with admiration 'what it takes to exist in a world that's largely concreted over, if you're a wild animal that needs an enormous range, that has no burrow to hide in, that only has its speed, that lives in ever smaller, shrinking pockets of land and has to raise its young above ground, when every single predator that we have eats hares.' She's aware that without the several lockdowns and her split-second decision to pick up the baby hare, the events of the story would never have happened. She's struck by how many things in life are like that, 'that sometimes the most significant events in our life mean so much because they come so close to not happening. We're not looking for them. I certainly wasn't looking to change anything about my life.' Dalton had been blown home by the Covid pandemic from her job as a London-based foreign policy adviser to spend the lockdown in a converted barn close to her parents in the North East. On a winter walk, she spotted a tiny leveret, 'no longer than the width of my palm', alone on a track. (She later worked out that, weighing under 100g , or 'less than an apple', the animal can only have been a day or two old.) At first, conscious that human interference might do more harm than good, she left the leveret where it was. But on finding it still there four hours later, with buzzards wheeling overhead, and the possibility of cars on the track, she hesitated, then acted on instinct and brought it home to keep it safe until nightfall. A call to a former gamekeeper soon convinced her that its mother would not take it back after her intervention, and so Dalton began to try to work out how to care for the leveret. Thus began the story of Dalton's co-existence with the hare, one in which she would first have to learn how to feed it, initially on powdered kitten milk formula, later – with a little help from verses by the 18th-century poet William Cowper, who kept hares – on porridge oats. That first night, she fed it from a washed and sterilised cosmetics bottle with a pipette, a few drops at a time, and created an improvised hide for it in her office from a shoebox filled with grass. Overnight, it made a nest among the stalks. She moved it to a spare bedroom; she also learned that hares 'don't do well in human hands', reading how leverets in captivity often die from stress caused by noise and excessive handling. But the hare began to feed properly and after a week had started to run around after feeding. Placed in its box, it would stay still for hours, mirroring baby leverets' behaviour in the wild. A website recommended moving it to an enclosed run to prepare it for return to the wild after weaning at eight weeks, but the leveret showed physical signs of distress and Dalton soon abandoned the idea. It chose instead to spend time in her office and living room, then took to sleeping under her bed during the day. Every day at four it would rise and wander out into the garden and she would bring it in to feed at dusk. She realised that, contrary to most accounts, it was not solitary by nature and would spend its time close to her as she worked, and find its way under her bed at night, too. 'I think we all have in us this desire, whether we're male or female, to nurture, and that takes many forms, and to protect something that's young and helpless,' she says. 'The rather beautiful twist in the story, from my point of view, was the realisation that as a human I felt at the beginning that I was quite central to this animal's existence. But I realised quite rapidly that actually, I really wasn't, I was in her space. She tolerated me. She felt safe around me.' Dalton discovered that the animal's 'calmness and tranquil demeanour' soothed her. For the previous 15 years, her life had been frenetically busy. For the first decade of it, she had worked in politics, including as an adviser to William Hague when he was Foreign Secretary between 2010 and 2014. 'I was a Spad,' she acknowledges. 'But before I was a Spad, I was a humble researcher in Parliament. 'When I was in the Foreign Office, phone calls would happen at all hours and I did the drafting [of speeches] for the Foreign Secretary. So if something happened in the middle of the night that affected Britain, and Parliament needed to be updated on a Sunday, I would go to work and I would write it. 'I would always hear people's warnings about burnout,' she adds. 'There's a funny photo of me somewhere where I'm literally juggling multiple telephones. People might have looked at me and said that I was a workaholic. I just was really passionate – I still am – about my work.' Dalton stayed working with Hague – who will interview her at the Hay Festival this week – after David Cameron's 2014 reshuffle ('loyalty is a very important part of my make-up'), but when he stood down at the 2015 election, she chose to continue as an independent foreign policy expert, working on campaigns with among others, Angelina Jolie, with whom she formed a partnership in 2015 to fight for women's rights and international justice. The author thanks Jolie in the book for 'giving me the courage – and inspiration – to experiment with my writing'. Dalton lived with a suitcase always packed and ready to go, she says. 'I was notorious for not wanting to commit to attending a family wedding because I might have to be in Iraq… I had no idea how much it would enrich my life to stop.' It has made her a warmer person, she tells me. She's the third of four siblings – two brothers and an elder sister. Her father's career as a British diplomat meant that Dalton grew up largely in the Middle East, as the family moved around with his overseas postings to places such as Oman and Jerusalem; her mother gave up her own career to 'devote herself to us,' Dalton says – her parents remain indispensable 'intellectual and emotional allies' to one another, she adds. Dalton still treasures 'those early experiences of seeing desert or very rugged mountains or the sea – places that are vastly different from the landscape here'. She went to 'lots of different schools' in the UK and overseas, before studying at Oxford University, and embarking on her career in politics. Hares need protection, Dalton insists, and 'I know a thing or two about putting a little bit of pressure on government.' She's lodged a petition to protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season – at present, they're the only game species that can be shot all year round. It had almost 17,000 signatures when I checked (100,000 is enough for it to be considered for debate in parliament). She's now working on an open letter as a next step. I note that wildlife presenter Chris Packham recently called on people to sign the petition on social media. She's delighted. Does she think the hostility that Packham sometimes attracts is personal or reflecting of a broader antagonism towards environmentalism in this country? 'I don't feel qualified to answer that,' she responds. (She also knows a thing or two of the politician's art of avoiding hot potatoes.) Her sister has a small farm nearby, though, and she has no hesitation in saying, 'I'm certainly worried and with the farming community in terms of the outcry that there's been about the impact of changes to inheritance tax and how it's going to affect small farmers... I share the concern about how careful we have to be about things that change the long term nature of the landscape. Once a family farm is gone, it's gone.' When the hare did make its first foray from her garden into the wild at six months old, and almost fully grown, leaping up one day onto the dry stone wall before bounding into the fields beyond, Dalton cried. 'It took me a while to admit that,' she says. (The hare, of course, would return, though Dalton didn't know it.) The book has an emotional restraint that only adds to its spell, yet there are moments when it communicates emotion very directly. In one episode involving the death of one of the hare's own leverets, the actress Louise Brealey who narrates the audiobook of Raising Hare, clearly struggles to hold her voice steady as she reads. 'I was writing things as they happened,' Dalton says, 'including the death of the leveret. I wrote it that afternoon, that passage, and I was full of emotion about it. No one ever said to me in my life in politics, I should be unemotional. But when you're trying to make your way in a world of politics, as in many walks of life, as a young woman, you want to make sure you're putting a professional face on and keep your emotions in check. Particularly dealing with issues as I was, related to war and peace and national security, I developed a little bit of a habit of shielding my emotions, and it was rather wonderful during the process of writing this book to be able to recognise that there's something about the relationship between humans and animals which is very special for humans, it brings out certain emotions.' She is at pains throughout the book to stress how determinedly she was not trying to domesticate the hare or anthropomorphise it. 'There's been this cultural shift that we treat pets as children, or as members of the family,' she notes. 'I never thought of the hare that way.' It has changed the way she approaches life. She continues to work as a speechwriter and consultant on international issues, particularly focusing on women affected by conflict, while splitting her time between London and her home in the barn. 'I wanted to be more dependable, for less of my life to be tied to things that were completely beyond my control, in terms of world events and I've rediscovered our country, which is beautiful, and have thought differently about the sort of dignity and value and meaning of lives spent in one place, rooted to a particular community or a particular home.' And what of the hare, which continued to treat the barn as its home, even giving birth there, I ask tentatively. 'I think she's gone,' Dalton says, quietly. 'It wouldn't surprise me if one day she didn't just reappear the way she always did, but I think she's run her last race, because she's been gone a while. You know, there's still a possibility that she's raising leverets, or that she's been sort of temporarily displaced by her offspring, because my garden is full of hares, including the latest set of leverets that have been born, which are either the third or fourth generation. But I'm pretty sure that if she were alive, she would be at my door, and she's not.' The hare vanished just before New Year and has not returned since. She accepts that this moment was always going to be part of her experience of 'feeling a strong bond to an animal that you knew could end at any point, could be taken by a predator at any point. But I feel rather fortunate that I haven't had to see her dead in the grass or something, which would be very, very painful and poignant.' The success of the book has brought consolation. 'I've had this incredible experience of going to bookshops up and down the country and people telling me all their stories of experiences with animals. A woman on the train told me about raising a piglet that had fallen off the back of a lorry, people tell you about hares from their childhood, or how they tried to raise a leveret or how they feel about the squirrels in the landscape.' And she has begun work on a second book, Pet, which leaps off from what she learnt about human-animal relationships from the hare, and 'how meaningful those kinds of ties are to people at all stages of their life. As a child, I loved animals, of course. But to see the sheer range and variety of those kinds of relationships... I have this feeling writing Pet that the hare is gone, but has left me these tracks and traces, and I want to follow them.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This bestselling vacuum is 70% off — here's why Amazon Canada shoppers call it a 'game-changer'
Looking to upgrade your vacuum cleaner? While Amazon Prime Day 2025 is still a couple of months away, shoppers can already score a massive bargain — we're talking 70 per cent off a cordless stick vacuum cleaner. This popular Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has a special anti-tangle roller that prevents hair and pet fur from clumping, which shoppers call "a game-changer." It's also a bestseller on Amazon Canada, and in the past month, hundreds of people purchased one of these devices. Intrigued? Keep scrolling to find out more. Shoppers love that it's "lightweight and say that it "glides like a feather." This cordless vacuum runs for up to 55 minutes and takes four hours to charge. It has an advanced filtration system that captures 99.99 per cent of fine dust and bacteria and a large 1.2-litre dustbin. The vacuum is specially designed to prevent hair and pet fur from tangling, so you don't have to try and cut it out of the device yourself. It also has two LED lights to help illuminate darker areas, and it easily converts to a handheld device when needed. 🛍️ 1,100+ reviews ⭐ 4/5 stars 🏅 Shoppers say the anti-tangle roller is a "game-changer." According to Amazon reviewers, the vacuum is "lightweight," "easy to maneuver" and "surprisingly quiet." "The anti-tangle roller is also a game-changer!" writes one customer, noting they no longer have to "pull out clumps of hair" from the vacuum in comparison to others. This bestselling vacuum cleaner has a run time of up to 55 minutes. Others note it has "heavy suction power," it "glides like a feather" and "effortlessly" picks up dust and pet hair. Shoppers also like that it comes with "all the gadgets" to tackle messes for cars, carpets, tiles and more. "Highly recommend it for pet owners or anyone looking for a hassle-free vacuum!" raves one customer. Best made-in-Canada cleaning brands to clean your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room & more How to clean a dishwasher, according to a professional cleaner Spring cleaning: Do these viral cleaning products live up to the hype? An expert weighs in Shoppers like that this Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is light, easy to move around the house and doesn't make a lot of noise. They also love that it has strong suctioning power and note the anti-tangle roller works well to prevent clumps of hair from forming. Right now, it's currently on sale for 70 per cent off, meaning you can shop it for just $150 rather than its usual price of $500. That means you'll save $350! Interested? You might want to shop this deal before it sells out!
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
17 Wrap Dresses French Women Are Wearing to Look Instantly Polished — Starting at $18
When it comes French style, there's one summer staple every woman has in her closet: a wrap dress. From breezy floral styles to luxe linen versions, these dresses are the secret to looking instantly polished at a moment's notice. Channel their effortless vibe with one of these 17 styles that start at just $18 — no plane ticket to Paris required! From this bestselling floral sundress to this sultry sheer version, these styles all paint the picture of what it means to dress French. Other features to look out for? Polka dots, button downs, ruffles and more — all included below! 1. Our Favorite: Nothing says effortless French girl energy like this floral wrap dress . . . simply pair it with a woven bag and simple sandals. 2. Very Versatile: Over 500 shoppers bought this bestselling wrap dress in the last month for its flattering fit, massive color selection and ruffle details. 3. Boutique-Worthy: Serving Parisian boutique energy is this swiss dot wrap dress that can easily go from brunch to flower-picking. 4. Luxe Linen: Sweat? Not in a French girl's book! That's why they'd opt for this linen blend wrap dress to stay looking and feeling cool. 5. Waist-Slimming: Make your waist look snatched in this short-sleeve wrap dress that has an adjustable tie to customize the fit. 17 Loose and Flowy Summer Styles That Won't Stick to You in the Heat — Starting at $13 6. Our Favorite: Perfect for park picnics or gelato dates is this breezy floral sundress that flatters several different body types. 7. Seriously Comfy: Thanks to its elevated wrap design, no one will ever know this V-neck floral midi is secretly super comfy. 8. Stylish Sundress: From vacations to backyard barbecues, this flattering polka dot dress is a staple for every occasion. 9. Bestseller: Shoppers are snapping up this boho maxi dress for vacations, summer events and more. 17 Southern-Chic Blouses That Give Nashville Boutique Energy — Starting at $9 10. Our Favorite: Amazon reviewers adore this flattering sheath work dress with over 11,200 five-star ratings! 11. Figure Flattering: This elegant wrap shirt dress highlights all of the right places . . . and hides all of the rest. 12. Sale Alert: It's tough to find chic printed wrap dresses like this belted style at such an affordable price — now on sale for $25! 13. Secretly Comfy: The definition of fashion meets function is this comfy wrap dress from Quince. 14. Our Favorite: Make dressing for date night a breeze with this sheer wrap dress that is beautiful for wearing to weddings, too. 15. Sultry Silk: Made for a girls night out, this silky mini dress has an edgy-chic feel. 16. Summer Nights: This short-sleeve wrap dress was made for al fresco dinners. 17. Wedding Guest Winner: If you have a lot of weddings on the agenda for summer, consider this wrap waist gown your new go-to. 17 Flattering Wrap Dresses Every Woman Over 40 Should Have in Her Closet — Starting at $25 Us Weekly and Yahoo have affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more!
