Add the staple tunic to your wardrobe

In circles where phrases like "resort wear" and "Hampton cottage" are tossed about, Tory Burch is a household name. Away from New York society, the name is less well known but that is quickly changing. As a blossoming designer, socialite (and Lance Armstrong's newest love) Burch is redefining the summer wardrobe by reintroducing a classic Eastern inspired staple – the tunic – into her stylish set. Universally flattering and the perfect accoutrement to everything from a bathing suit to white jeans to summer's essential Bermuda shorts, a tunic should be the first item in your suitcase for upcoming vacations.

Tory Burch tunics are priced to match her storied pedigree, a family name steeped in oil and steel fortunes and firmly planted in the society pages of W and Vogue magazines. Ranging from $265 to $350 at Canopy Blue, the Tory Burch tunic is geared toward the shopper willing to invest in a classic item of clothing.

For those with more modest means, the Fremont Sunday Market boasts several stands with racks overflowing with tunics and caftans at far more accessible prices. We suggest you use the savings for a weekend jaunt to a sunny locale – the Hamptons, anyone?

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