Six trends, six of the cutest summer dresses to buy now
Six trends, six of the cutest summer dresses to buy now
With high summer nearly in full swing – and Meghan Markle’s wedding dress being the talk of the town - it’s the perfect time to take a look at the 2018 trends translating into the cutest sundresses. These are the kind of styles fit for vacations, summer soirées and Royal Weddings – well, nearly at least. From ruffles and stripes, to florals and key colors of the season, we’ve scoped out the coolest casual dresses to invest in now to be sure you turn heads all summer long.
1/ Ruffle shuffle
Flamenco frills and cascading ruffles are everywhere this season. And summer’s biggest trend shows no signs of slowing down either. How does this key fashion trend take shape in the realm of daytime dresses? We’re ranking this one-shouldered midi dress amongst the season’s finest. It’s the perfect all-rounder when it comes to on-trend party dressing for both day and evening events. Flattering directional pinstripes – good. Precise tailoring that cinches the waist – great. Voluminous ruffles – LOVE.
2/ Summer black
Black? For summer? Now hear us out… We’re taking our ques from the very best in high-fashion and couture this season and all signs are pointed to fashion’s chicest color. Thought we were going to point you in the direction of a run-of-the-mill dress? Think again! Summertime styling doesn’t come much cooler than this tiered black dress. It’s cleverly balanced with voluminous shoulders and a thigh-grazing hemline which makes the most out of your vacation skin. Check, check and check.
3/ Hot line thing
The striped summer dress – it’s hardly headline-making news. But trust us, these stripes are by no means uniforms. Taking inspiration from the fresh optical iterations of stripes found on this summer’s runways, this two-tone masterpiece is a diamond in the rough when compared to more expected takes on fashion’s most transeasonal trend. How to wear it? Why not style this cute sundress with your favourite open-toe heels and a fedora to master chic summer dressing with an edge?
4/ Textured florals
Florals will never fade far from fashion’s perimeter – especially in high summer. But why not swap out expected ditsy prints and cotton fabrics this season for a summer dress that’s packed with couture-inspired personality. The soft nude underlay of this events dress is brought to life with richly textured florals in a vivid cobalt-blue tone. It’s the kind of sexy summer dress that provokes a budding romance at your best friend’s wedding to blossom. Need we say more?
5/ Like a flame
For the senioritas looking to bring a little heat to the party (or the picnic, or the BBQ for that matter) this fiery little number’s for you. It ticks all the right boxes when it comes to cute summer dresses. It’s sensual red hue is one of the season’s most key colours and the off-the-shoulder neckline and tiered waterfall hemline only elevate it’s sizzle factor. Pair with an equally as sensual red lip and you’re good to go girl.
6/ Pleats please
How to take pleats from the runway to the streets this summer? In the form of this cute sundress. Perfect for both a daytime brunch date and a romantic evening event, this floaty calf-grazing dress lends itself to a multitude of occasions – and styling opportunities, just as an FYI. What to wear to a summer wedding? How to dress for a beach BBQ? What to wear to an alfresco lunch? This little number is the answer.
