Best Dress Under the Sun

OK, summer has (unofficially) started. Is your wardrobe ready for the warm weather? Still hunting for the perfect outfit to take you to the beach, out to dinner and everything in between for the next three months? This streamlined dress from ViX fits the bill, with a halter neckline that's universally flattering and gold detailing that makes it appropriate just about anywhere with a quick change of shoes and accessories. And at the moment its hefty $285 price tag has been marked down 30 percent — what's not to love about that?

But there's more to this dress than just its easy, versatile style. Half the purchase price goes to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a group that's dedicated to spreading the word about skin cancer prevention. (Since there are more new skin cancer cases each year than new cases of cancer of the breast, lung, prostate and colon combined, the Foundation's awareness efforts couldn’t be more vital, particularly at this time of year.) And although it instantly says "summer" in crisp white cotton, this dress also available in black with a shorter, cascading hem.

Is it contradictory for a dress that exposes plenty of skin to benefit skin cancer awareness? Not in the slightest. It's fine to go out in the sun as long as you protect yourself with lots of sunblock. And if you want to add a stylish wide brimmed hat and trendy pair of sunglasses, you have our blessings.

To purchase this white sundress from ViX, go to www.vixswimwear.com. For more information about preventing skin cancer, go to www.skincancer.org .