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Clover Canyon Traffic Stop neoprene dress, $300, at Everything but Water, 1060 Madison Ave between 80th and 81st Sts (212-249-4052)
Charlotte Russe mesh-inset galaxy-print peplum top, $22, at charlotterusse.com
Nasty Gal Light Curve scuba-fabric dress, $165, at nastygal.com
Lavage neoprene sandals, $79, at yoox.com
Topshop neoprene satchels, $30 each, at Topshop, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, topshop.com)
DKNY Alexia Scuba heels, $250, at DKNY, 655 Madison Ave at 60th St (212-223-3569, dkny.com)
Cynthia Rowley Bonded leggings, $245, at Cynthia Rowley, 376 Bleecker St between Charles and Perry Sts (212-242-3803) • 43 E 78th St between Madison and Park Aves (212-288-1141) • cynthiarowley.com
Propsfashion Circles neoprene necklace, $53, at propsfashion.etsy.com
Tracy Reese neoprene skirt, $228, at Tracy Reese, 641 Hudson St between Gansevoort and Horatio Sts (212-807-0505, tracyreese.com)
Roxy Momentum backpack, $98, at Quiksilver, 3 Times Sq at 42nd St (212-840-8111)
Clover Canyon Turquoise Valley printed stretch-neoprene jacket, $396, at clovercanyon.com
Forever 21 neoprene zip-up booties, $33, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com
Dorothy Perkins ikat-patterned top, $45, at us.dorothyperkins.com
Lavage neoprene ballet flats, $55, at yoox.com
Charlotte Russe striped scuba skater skirt, $19, at charlotterusse.com
Juicy Couture Surfside watch, $123, at zappos.com
BCBGeneration Alana neoprene tote, $70, at 6pm.com
ASOS full midi Scuba skirt, $64, at asos.com
Simply Vera Vera Wang neoprene platform wedge sandals, $30, at Kohl’s, locations throughout the city; visit kohls.com
Foreign Exchange galaxy-print scuba dress, $27, at feclothing.com
Betsey Johnson Scuba Gal perforated tote, $60, at betseyjohnson.com
Cynthia Rowley sleeveless tank dress, $289, at Cynthia Rowley, 376 Bleecker St between Charles and Perry Sts (212-242-3803) • 43 E 78th St between Madison and Park Aves (212-288-1163) • cynthiarowley.com
Manhattan Portage Skyline 13-inch neoprene sleeve, $45, at manhattanportage.com
Tracy Reese neoprene frock, $378, at Tracy Reese, 641 Hudson St between Gansevoort and Horatio Sts (212-807-0505, tracyreese.com)
Leghilà butterfly quilted neoprene shoulder bag, $303, at luisaviaroma.com
Dorothy Perkins Digital scuba skirt, $27, at us.dorothyperkins.com
Forever 21 Scuba peplum jacket, $33, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com
Nasty Gal Close Encounters scuba-fabric dress, $109, at nastygal.com
Nwyvre WeaveWyrks The Conspiracy neoprene-and-anodized aluminum bracelet, $20, at nwyvreweavewyrks.etsy.com
RDM sleeveless top with neoprene detailing, $185, at yoox.com
Torn by Ronny Kobo Camille peplum scuba dress, $276, at singer22.com
Roxy Sea Blazer neoprene hoodie, $108, at Quiksilver, 3 Times Sq at 42nd St (212-840-8111)
Built Twist Top neoprene sleeve for Kindle Fire, $25, at builtny.com
Gary Simmons limited-edition surfboard for Tommy Hilfiger in collaboration with Art Production Fund, $2,000, at Tommy Hilfiger, 681 Fifth Ave between 53rd and 54th Sts (212-223-1824) • 500 Broadway between Broome and Spring Sts (212-334-0042)
Neoprene—the soft, flexible material once relegated to scuba gear and laptop sleeves—has found a fashionable place as a summer staple.
Neoprene is the latest trendy fabric to make its way onto summer dresses, skirts, shoes and bags. Test the waters with a Cynthia Rowley digital-print scuba dress, sexy DKNY neoprene-strap heels or a sporty-chic Roxy backpack.
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