Though I hate the word "babydoll," and would much prefer calling it a short, empire-waisted, flirty-skirted dress, that's just too long and difficult when it's the easiest thing to wear in the summer time. It's short so it's a little flirtatious, and with the empire-waist and lots of draped fabric, you can finally breathe. Save the sucking in for the bikini.

Over at Bluefly, they've got babydolls up the yin yang, but here's the one I love, and since it is Bluefly, it won't drain you of your Mystic tan funds:

From the queen of dresses, Diane Von Furstenburg's "Pomdor" in aqua green sort-of-leopard print. And what's hot about this dress? The straps are removable. So, you can wear it with the straps as you're blazing through the mall, then just ditch the straps in the car as you head out to dinner. Sexy. And just think, since it's basically two dresses in one, that $219 doesn't seem bad at all.