Summer is my favorite season, and for someone who finds joy in simplicity, I appreciate dressing for the summer because warmer weather forces you to do less when it comes to your wardrobe-even if you are a maximalist at heart. Que the dresses, the shorts and tank combos and sometimes maybe even just a swimsuit and cover up.
Summer also happens to be the season of all the things, from graduations, birthdays, weddings and honestly...beautiful weather that just makes you want to get outside and be outside.
Loose silhouettes, breathable materials, light colors if you're into more neutral looks, bright colors if you're more daring, but one thing for certain a summer staple is a fun, flirty dress. Maxi, midi, mini-you name it. In today's blog post I am rounding up 10 of my current favorite summer dresses this season.
- Soft, stretchy knit, bold swirl patterns and feather details that is reminiscent of the famous pink and teal Saint Laurent dress worn by pregnant Rih Rih last spring, you know the one. With colors in the same color-family, it's easy for neutralistas to style without getting overwhelmed. Currently in the Net-A-Porter sales featuring discounts up to 50% off.
2. Figure shaping but comfortable, this elevated denim is easy to wear and bonus! it can take you through to the fall. Dress it up with rhinestoned heels and a metallic clutch for night time allure. Or all white sneakers with statement earrings to be daytime appropriate. And for under $100 this definitely a summer must-have.
3. The Phoebe Maxi by SNDYS, it's ribbed, it's maxi, it's chic with a little edge. The striped print in neutral colors make it an easy, pull-on outfit that wears through all occassions. With sandals it says a day exploring a country side garden and with heels it doubles for a super feminine dinner date outfit.
4. Nothing says "summer dress" like a flowy, cotton, back-out number. This silhouette suits all body shapes. In this shade of yellow it'll bring life to any backyard shindig you've got lined up. Some neutral flat sandals, an oversized rafia tote and some shades to complete the look, you'll be voted belle of the bbq by everyone in attendance.
5. This dress is foreshadowing a future of an amazing night out, turned into watching the sun come up with a McDonald's #9 in lap and feeling intense gratitude for the life you live. Hey! I'm just the messenger. I love a mini-knee high boot combo, even in the middle of summer because we love balance over here. A leather jacket thrown over the shoulders and a small clutch that's not going to get in the way, ties the whole look together.
6. Minimal efforts, maximum effects. If those are words you live by, this dress gives all of that and more. Dressed up or down, this colorful wardrobe addition brings the fun and the flirt. Keep the look simple and chic with white sneakers for day time and add some fun with metallic details like a clutch or bold jewelry to take this look into the evening.
7. A wardrobe staple and a seasons carry-over this satin cami dress is subtle, sophisticated and very versatile. It's one of those outfits that don't need very much to make a statement, it IS the statement. Continue the metalic trend with barely-there sandals in a metalic finish, some over stated earrings and you're good to go. The disco ball has nothing on you!
8. Strapless, ruched and with soft pastel colors? They definitely had spring/summer in mind with this number. Keep it chic for a daytime picnic in some black sandals, a tote bag with black details and sunnies in an orange/yellow tint. Easy, breezy, beautiful AND summer time fine.
9. Get ahead of the tailored suit fall trend, this summer in this suit-dress from Zara. The soft pink shade makes it very spring/summer appropriate. Continue the color palette with fuchsia shoes for evening, or crisp white sneakers that goes perfect with almost everything daytime. An oversized bag; a node to the "workwear" look in a lighter color palette. Because of the masculine nature in the suit-dress, play up on jewelry to bring back it's feminine element.
10. A chic spin on the boho vibes, with this crochet midi dress. Keep all your accessories black for city chic, and white for a more beachy look. Pull it all together with a brown pair of oversized sunnies and small gold hoops and bracelet.
Hope these options make it to your wardrobe this summer. Be safe and stay stylish. Until next time...
-Kondja
