Mindy Kaling's aquatint dress color isn't the only cool thing

Mindy Kaling is a Hollywood force who never strays from bright, bold, and colorful outfits and last week was no exception.

On June 11, the 42-year-old creator of Sex Lives shared three Instagram photos of herself wearing the eye-catching aquatic ensemble, consisting of a mini tank top dress and a matching collared jacket. It comes with a shiny heel, a small handbag, and a layered necklace. The whole look feels like Elle Woods, which is appropriate considering Kaling is writing Legally Blonde 3 right now. However, apart from being elegant, there is one element of Kaling's outfit that we believe: the knitted fabric on the dress and jacket.

Reflective material, which may remind you of your grandmother's knitting needles, is making a big comeback this summer, not least because of the coastal grandmother's viral trend. Not only does it scream fun, but thanks to its revealing weave, the knitted fabric is incredibly breathable, which is especially important on hot summer days.

While the idea of ​​wearing knitwear can make you feel exposed, as Kaling has pointed out, tighter knitted dresses can cover you completely while keeping you cool. Again, this crochet towel maxi dress isn't revealing but exudes a relaxed, beachy vibe-and it's only $50 on Amazon. This cobalt blue cross-back kitsch is reminiscent of the Kaling pick and retails at Nordstrom for just $44. If you want to show off a little more skin, this crochet beach dress is great swimwear and is available in black and white for just $54.

Kaling isn't the only celebrity knitting her clothes these days:

• Last month, Chrissy Teigen wore a metal tank top with a knitted tank top.
• Selena Gomez recently wore a cardigan for a sunset shoot.
• Bella Hadid even wore a knit bikini.

So eat cake with her Vogue cover.

Below you can shop for more crochet dresses that will keep you cool this summer, inspired by Mindy Kaling's Aquasine outfit.