We are coming to the middle of summer! It’s time to take out our light clothes and our beautiful sandals from the dressing room. It’s also the time to discover new trends to be on top, whatever the occasion. This summer has some nice surprises in store for fashionistas, especially with the beautiful dresses that are sure to put you in the spotlight. This year, you have the choice between different styles, prints and colors, each as sparkling as the next.
This season, our little dresses will rhyme with long or short cuts, floral patterns or animal prints, but also with denim and poplin. And whether you are 30, 40 or 50 years old and over, these models, as stylish as they are trendy, will satisfy all generations.
With the arrival of sunny days, we immediately bring out our most beautiful dresses from the dressing room. But we are also eager to take a look at the latest collections from our favorite fashion stores and eshops. Because who says new season, also says trendy novelties. Read below and find out which are the most trendy summer dresses.
Trendy Dresses
Because there will be dresses you won’t know where to look for, we tell you which models to bet on for guaranteed flawlessness this spring. Long, mid-length or slightly short: there will be a choice! This season, there will indeed be a slew of dresses with desirable cuts. We will gladly adopt a dress with balloon sleeves or a model with a square neckline. We will also throw are devolved on fitted dresses, collared or with ruffles. In addition to being trendy, these models will match women of any generation.
Chic ceremony dresses
To highlight yourself with a formal dress, the choice of material is important. In summer, bet on flexible and fluid materials that are both comfortable and modern. Materials such as viscose muslin and satin silk are preferred. This year, the formal dresses feature pretty fresh prints and are chosen with bright colors. They are perfect for a cocktail, a baptism or a country wedding. If you opt for this kind of dress, pair it with a small jacket and a pair of pumps.
However, the more classic ceremony dresses, with fresh and natural colors, are still at the heart of the trends. Details like lace and English embroidery always add that little extra that makes all the difference. A safe bet for a gala or an evening. Heeled sandals are a must to highlight your figure.
The wrap dress
The wrap dress is definitely THE dress to adopt this summer. Entirely feminine with its neckline which crosses elegantly on the chest, this dress has the chic to suit all body types. It will hide your little curves or, on the contrary, highlight your hourglass figure.
This dress style is suitable for all occasions. You have the choice between a wide variety of cuts and fabrics. It comes in a cocktail dress, a ball gown, a chic dress for work and even casual, to wear every day. Short, midday or long, it is simply perfect in summer. Lightweight and far from being stuffy, it allows you to be feminine and elegant in all subtlety.
If you want to create a chic look with a wrap dress, choose it midi or long, in satin viscose, silk or chiffon. You can then accessorize it with beautiful open pumps or heeled sandals and a trendy clutch. It’s a look that will go perfectly for a chic romantic evening, a wedding, a cocktail.
The short dress
Summer rhymes with a little dress and flat sandals! If you haven’t had the chance to sunbathe yet, you can pair it with patterned tights, a feminine accessory that’s very trendy right now. Cotton, muslin and silk are preferred.
To create a modern look, choose your little dress with pretty patterns: large flowers or liberty, satin, polka dots, leopard print, sequins, geometric patterns. For maximum freshness, you can also adopt short plain dresses, provided they have beautiful summer colors. We are particularly thinking of yellow, red, fuschia and pastel colors.
The long floral dress
Whether for a day in the sun, for work or a night out, you can count on the long dress with floral patterns. Very fluid, it will hug your shapes. For summer 2021, the floral dress is meant to be long, very long!
It comes in all colors, but for the summer, we prefer red, emerald green, fuchsia or even mustard yellow. If you want to change up some bright colors, you can opt for a white, midnight blue or gray floral maxi dress.
Wear the floral maxi dress with a multi-row necklace and flat sandals for a casual look. For a dressier look, wear yours with wedge sandals or heeled mules. A day at the beach or in the countryside? You can wear your long floral dress over your swimsuit, with flip-flops and a raffia tote.
Tie-dye summer dresses
From a pop of bright color that brightens up moods to relaxing pastel hues, sundresses are still tie-dye print focused this summer. All styles of dresses can be found in tie-dye patterns and even if you don’t like this pattern that much, you will probably fall in love with at least one such dress. So, follow the trends and opt for a beautiful tie-dye dress!
Dresses in neon colors
This summer, experts say they are seeing a real desire for head-to-toe optimism, often reflected in clothing through bright, bright colors. We dare more and more dresses that stand out and turn heads and we wear styles in bright and glaring colors for an additional boost of happiness, wherever we can find it. And without doubt, wearing a dress in bright neon yellow can really put a smile on your face!
Dresses with puffed sleeves
Mini dresses with puffed sleeves in interesting prints and colors will undoubtedly dominate the summer. These dresses look a bit temperamental which makes them perfect for days when you need a little optimism. Dresses with puffed sleeves will make you look like a real doll and you can combine them very well with both heels and sneakers.
Knitted dresses
Since we have all been looking for comfort for some time now, one trend that we can very well embrace this summer is knitted dresses. This style not only allows them to play with the bright colors and palettes or the monochromatic look, but also makes them look like loungewear. Yet this type of knitted dresses can be found in all styles, whether it’s dresses for going for a weekend stroll or even dresses for going out for a drink in town at night.
Denim summer dresses
Many of us have swapped out jeans for tracksuits over the past couple of years, but denim has found new ways to find its way back into our wardrobes in the form of denim dresses. From a dark washed-out take on the traditional wrap dress to a shirt dress with frills and dramatic sleeves, these modern looks can be worn even in fall making them very quickly turn into a lasting investment.
Comfortable dresses
Whether you are going to a summer party or a business date, you can very well feel comfortable and at the same time elegant in these long dresses in a very casual style. These dresses are usually made from soft stretchy materials and often have a belt with it to accentuate her waist. For an easier transition from pajamas, these dresses are inspired by t-shirts and nightgowns but in really nice prints and colors that you’ll be happy to wear.
Floating dresses
A trend that can be interpreted in a lot of different ways depending on the situation you find yourself in, the flowing dress is the perfect piece for those times when you are heading out from the beach, but works just as well for a dinner party. at home or as a sexier alternative to pajamas for a romantic evening.
Straps around the waist
Do you remember a few years ago when we all tried to get a grip on thongs? Luckily, this season’s epitome of thongs is much easier to master, requiring much less physical coordination and nothing more than a bare stomach and a few thin straps of fabric to achieve success. This summer we find dresses with thongs, dungs and t-shirts with thongs and of course swimsuits with thongs. All you have to do is find your style!
Open back
One of the sexiest trends this spring, open backs are the perfect way to show off a little or even more skin for those who prefer to keep their legs or necklines or plus sizes covered. Opt for more subtle and floating materials for a daring approach, or go full speed through fitted and attached pieces. This season we see the open backs at Hermes, Acne Studios and Gabriela Hearst and also at Nanushka and Victoria Beckham.
Exaggerated sleeves
Much like dresses with puffed sleeves, fans of puffed sleeves will love to see this trend continue in force, because the exaggerated sleeve is stronger than ever this summer. You just have to make sure the sleeve ends up over the elbow or higher to avoid literally being drowned under tons of fabric. We see these sleeves at the brands Philosophy, Isabel Marant and Loewe, also at Altuzarra, Khaite, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy and Balmain.
10 style mistakes to avoid in the summer
Summer is not just the season of swimwear, cool outfits and glamorous sandals. It is also and above all the period in which style mistakes are made, sometimes rather unforgivable. How to dress in summer? Along with the high temperatures, outrages to good taste often appear on the streets and on the beaches.
Hotpants + stiletto boots
The shorts in jeans should be used with caution in the summer, but one thing is certain: should never be worn with heeled boots. The combos, as well as clearly out of place / season, is vulgar 9 times out of 10: how to avoid the plague!
Show your feet in the absence of a pedicure
If you want to show your feet, a pedicure in the summer is a necessity. Have you booked your beach holidays? Then you absolutely cannot leave before undergoing this treatment. Then remember to avoid wearing sandals with chipped enamel, if you don’t want to give an impression of noticeable sloppiness. There are many other alternatives.
Wear heels on the beach
Struggling on stilts to conquer the bed is not chic at all. If you are tired of the usual flip flops, opt for a pair of sabot or slides rather … but no heels!
Show off the transparent plastic bra
Okay we have to keep them up, but the no-bra is always better than an exposed bra with PVC straps. A garment that we no longer want to see even in the drawer!
Mixing prints and colors without criteria
For the mere fact of being in August, many think that it is legitimate to resolve the question of how to dress in summer with any type of color and pattern, without thinking about combinations. Yet it’s so simple: a flashy / printed shirt is matched by dark shorts and solid color accessories, or vice versa. Be careful not to overdo it!
Wear the right costume at the wrong time
This is a mistake that fashionistas often and willingly run into: getting excited about buying a real diva costume, only to find themselves wearing it in the morning among screaming children and families. There is a swimsuit for every occasion, and usually the high-legged, metallic or side boob one is best reserved for a boat party or worn at aperitif time.
Use the city bag at the beach
How to dress in summer with accessories? Even if it were the latest addition to the Chanel house, the leather bag is designed for city use that has nothing to do with the water’s edge. In summer raffia bags, boho backpacks and wicker sacs are ideal – which, moreover, are now super cool and can also be used in the evening.
Too much make-up
Exaggerating with makeup under the umbrella is always inadvisable: it makes vulgar and ruins the skin, not to mention that the heat will inevitably melt it. If you really can’t do without it, here you will find a useful vademecum!
Bijoux mania
The temptation to show off all the purchases made at the jewelry stalls during the holidays is always very strong, but it represents an unprecedented fall in style. Do we want to talk about the toe ring or the colored fortune bracelet? Not even! Better to focus on a few original and quality pieces, such as beaded or gold necklaces to wear in a refined layering.
Show… too much
As we have said, the heat gets to the head and leads to uncovering easily – even more than necessary. Especially if you are still in town, remember that there is summer clothing for any occasion so it is better to avoid going shopping or to the bank in slippers, micro tank tops and hotpants.