Models at the Stella McCartney Resort 2016 presentation

Thanks to the internet and social media, fashion collections are available to the common public almost instantaneously. I can see snapchat videos of the latest Gucci runway show essentially as it is happening, instantly taking in the trends and motifs I see. It's exciting to see how fashion shows are shared so quickly, and I'm thankful because even though I don't sit front row during Fashion Week I get front-row access via Instagram and Snapchat.

One drawback to the instantaneous nature of fashion? The lag time between a collection's debut and its actual availability in stores seems longer than ever. Designs that we all gushed over back in February won't make their ways into stores for another month or two, and the resort collections we are seeing now won't be available until November. By the time fall fashion does roll into stores in August, it's old news. I've written my thoughts on the collection, I've seen celebrities and street style stars wear the designs, and I've read every review or thinkpiece on the minutiae of the sartorial references. By August, I've already moved on to gearing up for Spring 2016.

Fortunately with Resort, which celebrates the ability to escape to the Caribbean in the dead of winter, the clothes and styles work just as well during the summer as they do on a tropical vacation. The actual items won't be available for a few more months, but it's never too early to start wearing the trends of resort.

Here's how to get the look of resort, now!

Shirt Dress + Turtleneck + 70s Accessories

Caroline Constas dress | Theory turtleneck | Ralph Lauren belt | Fossil purse | Steve Madden sandals

 Victorian Top + Long Vest + Camel Skirt

Topshop blouse | The Row vest | H&M skirt | J. Crew hat | Narciso Rodriguez mules

Oversized Button-Down + Bright Pants + Straw Hat

Forever 21 hat | Madewell shirt | Pallas Aurore pants | Giuseppe Zanotti heels

Bodysuit + Lace Skirt + Low Heels

Yummie by Heather Thomson bodysuit | SEA skirt | Miu Miu sandals

Floral Tee + Suede Pencil Skirt

Mother of Pearl shirt | Carolina Herrera skirt

Shop The Outfits:

Which look is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!