Summer party dresses to shine in
From weddings and galas to garden parties, summer calls for dress-up options galore. KATIE WRIGHT rounds up the season’s coolest occasionwear
APART from the pre-Christmas glut of gatherings, there’s no other time of year that calls for more party dresses than summer – especially if you’ve hit that late-20s/early-30s peak where you’re attending dozens of weddings a year.
Running out of outfit inspiration? Fear not, we’ve got four fresh trends that will help give your summer wardrobe the shake-up it needs...
1 HOT HAVANA FLAVOUR FEATURING lipstick red, lemon yellow, bright florals and LOADS of ruffles, the Cuban trend is feel-good fashion at its best. Get ready to embrace your inner flamenco dancer emoji...
2 ASYMMETRY LEND off-kilter cool to your look with an asymmetric dress. Go totally fashion-forward with clashing prints or keep it simple in a sweet minidress with subtle one-sided detailing.
3 TULLE AND FLORALS INSPIRED by the stunning gowns we’ve seen on the Valentino catwalk in recent seasons, the high street has gone mad for floral overlay dresses – and you’re going to want them all. Even black tulle becomes suitable summer attire with a smattering of embroidered flowers.
4 YELLOW FROM the red carpet to the cinema screen (we’re looking at you Emma Watson), yellow has become the A-list’s favourite frock colour, and with good reason. Whether pastel or punchy (or even neon), there’s a hue to suit everyone. It’s time to say yes to yellow.