It’s officially summer, and that means it’s time to break out the lightweight dresses. Whether you’re planning on spending your summer at al fresco lunches or poolside getaways, a classic white dress is a summer staple that never goes out of style. If the usual white dresses are too simple for you, you can always elevate the look by opting for pieces in varying silhouettes and fabrics. The Gaia short petunia dress is a great example with bold embroidered flowers on a shirt dress or the Bougessa Sofia kaftan that elevates a minimal outfit with interesting tailoring and choice of fabric — perfect for summer dinners by the beach.
Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but they are the optimal choice for the maximalist who wants to get into the summer mood. Think bright colors and bold flowers that will garner the attention of all at your summer escapades. Eugenia Fernandez or Chic Le Frique are great options if this sounds like you.
Another fun summer fabric to experiment with is crochet, a summer trend that has remained in fashion for years. Missoni is a great choice for such pieces renowned for its colorful knitwear. If all the summer trends seem too bold, opt for knitwear in black like the Erika Cavallini dress.
Lastly, if patterns and knits are not your go-to choice, a bright color goes a long way. Look into Staud, Chloe for great options or Leem, Alaïa, and Christopher Esber for interesting ruching and details.
Here are a few more summer dresses that will be great additions to your wardrobe:
* Zimmermann, AED 3,370
* Acne Studios, AED 2,917
* Chic Le Frique, AED 329
* Missoni, AED 4,090
* Farm Rio, AED 1,154
* Chloé, AED AED 7,180
* Alaïa, AED 13,570
* Gizia, AED 1,190
* Feryal Al Bastiki, AED 1,890
* Solstice, AED 2,000
* Bouguessa, AED 2,648
* Erika Cavallini, AED 3,250
* Eugenia Fernandez, AED 1,900
* Gaia, AED 1,980
* Leem, AED 499
* Staud, AED 1,200
* Camilla, AED 3,488
* Christopher Esber, AED 3,878
