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Right now, it’s important to choose breathable clothing to beat the scorching temperatures. If crochet styles show a little too much skin for your taste, Sarah Jessica Parker just showed us a stylish way to add more airflow.

During filming on the set of And just like that… The actress wore a blue long-sleeved midi dress and it featured one of Reese Witherspoon’s favorite warm-weather styles – eyelet stitching.

Eyelet details create openings throughout the fabric, making them a no-brainer for summer. And you can get so many stylish eyelet dresses at Amazon, Nordstrom, Lulus, and more starting at just $29.

Eyelet embroidery dresses inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker

• Lilly Pulitzer Zia Eyelet Midi Shirt Dress, $159 (originally $348); lillypulitzer.com
• Grace Karin Eyelet A-Line Dress, $28.79-$38.75 coupon (originally $58.99); amazon.com
• Lulus Perfectly Serene Eyelet Ruffle Midi Dress, $79; lulus.com
• Imily Bela Eyelet Tunic Dress, $53.99-$55.99; amazon.com
• Old Navy Fit & Flare Eyelet Midi Dress, $49.99; oldnavy.gap.com
• Banana Republic Factory Voile Mini Shirt Dress, $51 at checkout (originally $120); bananarepublicfactory.gap.com
• Madewell Cassie Button Front Midi Dress, $134.50 (originally $148); madewell.com
• Sam Edelman Eyelet Midi Shirt Dress, $158; nordstrom.com
• J.Crew Maxine Eyelet Shift Dress, $168; jcrew.com
• Lilly Pulitzer Amrita Eyelet Dress, $174 (originally $348); lillypulitzer.com

Lilly Pulitzer Zia Eyelet Midi Shirt Dress

If you’re a fan of Sarah Jessica Parker’s baby blue broderie anglaise dress, you’ll want to add this similar style from Lilly Pulitzer to your closet—especially since it’s $189 off. The dress is mid-length and has long sleeves to provide optimal coverage. It also has a button design and pointed collar for a preppy look, as well as an adjustable tie belt for a customized fit. In addition to blue, it’s also available in black on sale.

Grace Karin eyelet dress

Stars like Jessica Alba have been wearing short-sleeved dresses lately. If you want to take a cue from her style, consider this puff-sleeved option for a romantic look that’s always elegant. The waist is cinched to accentuate your figure, and the hem is flared, creating a loose fit. “It’s lightweight, flowy, and versatile,” one Amazon shopper wrote in a review.

Lulus Perfectly Serene Eyelet Ruffle Midi Dress

Cindy Crawford wore a ruffle dress on vacation recently. You can mix and match the two celebrity styles with this dress from Lulus, which also has a beautiful lace pattern. The tiny holes throughout the dress make it very breathable and the halter neckline covers your chest. The dress has small cutouts at the waist for a flirty look. Get it in yellow or white in sizes XS–XL.

Broderie anglaise dresses are a summer essential. Keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite styles before the weather really heats up.

Imily – Bela – Eyelet tunic dress

Old Navy Fit & Flare Eyelet Midi Dress

Banana Republic Factory Voile Mini Shirt Dress

Madewell Cassie Button Front Midi Dress

Sam Edelman Eyelet Midi Shirt Dress

J.Crew – Maxine eyelet shift dress

Lilly Pulitzer – Amrita – Eyelet Dress