The summer styles at J. Crew were cute, especially one rack filled with striped cotton dresses. I picked out a pretty blue one with white and orange pinstripes. I liked the full skirt and the color, which looked perfect—even without a tan. But despite my bare shoulders, there was zero sex appeal. Unless I was going out on Martha's Vineyard, I couldn’t wear this at night. 91 Fifth Ave., nr. 17th St.; 212-255-4848.