If seersucker feels primeval — think again. The familiar striped and crinkled cotton is back this season with more colors, shapes and options. The traditionally loose seersucker blazer now has a streamlined fit. Garnet Hill’s jacket includes a notched collar and oversize buttons.

“Seersucker is such a timeless and classic fabric,” says Jenna Lyons, vice president of J. Crew women’s design. “We love to update it by introducing new silhouettes and more modern styles like a seersucker strapless dress or a string bikini.”

Even traditionalist Lilly Pulitzer has turned seersucker into sexy camisoles and miniskirts. But even at its most flirtatious, seersucker still delivers the neat appearance that this season warrants.

“There’s a whole renaissance of tailored clothing,” says Stan Thomas, fashion director at Maxim magazine.