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This summer, she's made a solid case for romantic, ethereal styles like flowing skirts and floaty white blouses adorned with delicate embroidery and lace trim.—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 The singer ushered in Memorial Day in a series of white looks, wearing a floaty sundress and a triangle bikini.—Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 May 2026 Lightweight, packable staples like the Closeknit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top pair beautifully with on-trend bottoms like the Low-rise Capri Jeans for afternoons of museum-hopping or park picnics, yet are easily dressed up with floaty skirts like the Cotton Gauze Tiered Easy Maxi Skirt.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 White graduation dresses Textured clip-dot chiffon, floaty flutter sleeves and a midi hem keep this CeCe dress equal parts sweet and sophisticated.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty