Excerpted from Twelve Bad Habits That Hold Stylish People Back: Overcoming Behavior Patterns That Keeps You from Reaching Your Potential.

Pattern #6: Thinking you’re not daring enough for bold prints.

Break the cycle in S. Sung, a new line of plucky dresses, sarongs, and caftans by Tocca alum Samantha Sung.

Inspired by Bali’s tropical settings, the colorful, hand-dyed and hand-printed textiles command your fashionable sphere of influence while classic cuts keep you from looking like a walking tessellation.

Feel like a star in the white and yellow polka-dotted frock with pin-tucked bodice and waist bow. Accept compliments in jersey dresses emblazoned with circular and checked designs. A tie-dyed caftan worn with espadrilles and a chunky necklace guarantees a successful summer day.

With such newfound insight, you’ll never think of your wardrobe in black and white again.

Available at Dish, 541 Hayes Street, between Octavia and Laguna Streets (415-252-5997); 2981 College Avenue, at Ashby Avenue (510-540-4784). To see styles, go to s-sung.com.