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Shay Mitchell Elevates This Simple Closet Staple to a Chic Day Out in Italy Look

The actress proved a black cotton dress can be anything but basic.

Ananya Panchal

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Shay Mitchell is in her off-duty fashion era, and her latest vacation outfit is the perfect mix of comfort, elegance and European flair.

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While galavanting through Italy with her daughters, the Pretty Little Liars and You star gave a classic breezy black maxi an elegant upgrade with the Estie Cotton Maxi Dress by Bardot—a refined, flattering piece made from lightweight 100% cotton that’s as breathable as it is timeless.

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In the first slide of her latest Instagram carousel, the mom of two, who shares her daughters, Rome at Atlas, with husband Matte Babel, was photographed mid-stride, crossing a cobblestone street for a moment that felt straight out of Sex and the City.

With Mitchell’s long, dark locks flowing freely and her voluminous black skirt catching the breeze, it was a quintessential Carrie Bradshaw strut—just with an Amalfi Coast twist. The entrepreneur maintained a laid-back luxe look with The Row flip-flops, a black Chanel shoulder bag and gold accessories, including stacked bangles and a delicate black sheer headscarf.

“Goddesssssss,” Stormi Bree commented.

“SO DREAMY ❤️❤️❤️,” Janice Joostema added.

“Extra extra extra dirty,” Isabela Rangel Grutman chimed.

“That’s the way to have the perfect Martini 🍸🫒🫒🫒,” Lisa Bassler declared.

“That dress info please!!!!,” Brequette Cassie exclaimed

“Need the link to that whole fit asap plz,” Justine Cuenco begged.

The $169 ensemble is fully lined, features a romantic sweetheart neckline and a voluminous full skirt and is finished off with a functional lace-up back that allows for an adjustable fit. Narrow straps and clean lines keep the silhouette sleek, while the cotton fabrication ensures wearability on even the hottest summer days.

This dress makes a strong case for packing smart and stylish when traveling. Get the look for less with these cotton maxi picks Lulus ($99), Abercrombie ($140) and ASOS ($52.99).

The 38-year-old kept her caption simple with a little martini glass emoji. Naturally, the following slide featured a screenshot of a Google search asking how “to order an extra dirty martini in Italian,” followed by the answer: “Vorrei un Martini molto sporco, per favore.” A frame later, the chic drink itself appeared—an icy, perfectly made dirty martini with three olives.

Other photos in the carousel showcased the kind of summer memories we all crave: architectural gems, delicious meals and more stunning outfits.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. 

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