Carefree summer days call for effortless summer dresses. These pieces, all inspired by a muted summertime palette and a bit of nostalgia, are everything great warm-weather frocks should be: light, sweet, playful and, most of all, easy. Each brings to mind filtered sunlight, sandy shorelines, pale blue skies and the colors found in faded, vintage snapshots of the Coney Island boardwalk. And each is best accessorized with little more than sun-kissed skin.
1. English Rose: The empire silhouette of this ultra-feminine-floral, tiered dress emphasizes the rib cage—a universally flattering point no matter what your size. In a world of skinny jeans, the swingy layers float over the body, allowing you to breathe, move freely and embrace the dessert menu—what a novel concept! Primrose Garden Poplin Babydoll Dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $428, nordstrom.com.
2. Lightness of Being: This airy dress has a heavenly simplicity that feels brilliantly weightless and clean. The breathable cotton voile floats forgivingly off the body, but a tie at the drop waist keeps this billowy look from being shapeless. Plus, the pin-tucked pleating and smattering of cute floral appliqués along the neckline add interest and a hint of vintage charm. Angel Cotton Voile Drop Waist Dress, Juicy Couture, $122.99, bluefly.com.
3. In Bloom: Who doesn’t love the ease of a sundress? Especially one with an elasticized bustline and spaghetti straps that allow you to frolic as you please. This number has “brunch with the girls” written all over it. The fitted top nips in at the waist and draws attention to the collarbone and shoulders—while the fuller skirt de-emphasizes any less-than-perfect areas you’d like to disguise beneath. Pressed Flowers Dress, ModCloth, $52.99, modcloth.com.
4. Sweet Blush: Trade in your standard LBD for this sweet strapless stunner when summer party invites start hitting your inbox. A far cry from screaming hot pink, this pastel piece has a certain quiet sex appeal. Bonus: When cooler nights come your way, this dress can double as a skirt if you layer it with a roomy boyfriend sweater and coil a skinny belt around your waist. Rose Silk-Linen Tie Back Strapless Dress, Laila, $234.99, bluefly.com.
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Love the dresses! And the descriptions of them make me want one to buy one of each! Adore the blog! Keep more coming – I’ll be reading (and shopping!)
May have just found the sundress that I am looking for. In bloom is cute and priced right. Love it.
These would look great on me wifey at the beach. I’m saving them to show her later today. Thanks.
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