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6 Dresses To See You Through An Endless Summer of Style
Your guide to the must-have dresses for summer 2024.
As the days stretch longer and the sun beckons us outdoors, the allure of summer events comes alive. From sun-drenched rooftop soirées to twilight picnics, the right dress can be your ultimate summer companion, effortlessly transitioning from casual to chic. Enter the six standout dresses that answer the season's sartorial needs. Embrace the essence of summer style as we explore the dresses that will keep you looking fresh, fabulous, and ready for any occasion.
Summer Dresses - The Style Guide
The 'Sunset Drinks' Dress
The sun's dipping low on the horizon, lighting the faces of you and your friends as you gather for cocktails and conversation. The air is warm, the mood is relaxed. You're bringing elevated glamour to the moment in the Darci Dress in Bahagia.
A tropical print maxi dress, the red gold and royal blues of the Bahagia design create a mood of resort glamour.
Featuring a halter neckline this summer dress has extended neckties so you can re-style the look and recreate the mood: wear them long and loose for a relaxed vibe untied, or go sassy with soft tie or bow fastening.
An everyday maxi dress (with a knee-length alternative for petite heights!), the deep frill hemline, sits just above the ankle, allowing for ease of movement whether you pair with heels or chic flats.
Summer Dresses - The Style Guide
The 'Wedding Guest' Dress
Amidst lush gardens or elegant ballrooms, where every detail sparkles and love an romance fill the air with joy, you're perfectly dressed for the occasion. Combining fairytale and luxury, the Esha Dress works in harmony with the mood.
A wrap dress style, the easy ties allow you to tailor the waist to your desired fit; ensuring you look and feel you best all day long. Dress to impress, the lantern sleeves give a high-fashion finish that instantly elevate the effortless silhouette.
Crafted in luxurious Italian, this summer dress is lightweight and breathable. In this wedding guest dress you'll feel as fresh and polished at the close of the day as you did when you first arrived.
Summer Dresses - The Style Guide
The 'Open Air Entertainment' Dress
It's late afternoon and the sky is softening in the late afternoon air. Your picnic buffet is set out on the blanket before you. Blades of cool grass tickle your toes through your open-toed shoes as you settle in for an of open air entertainment. Perfectly poised in the fixed wrap bodice of the Mavis Dress, it midi-length skirt drapes your legs as you curl them behind you.
In the playful 'Amalfi' print, shades of pink, coral, black and cobalt blue juxta pose with joie de vivre to shape a wrap dress potent with off-duty energy.
A fixed wrap style, the Mavis Dress will feel secure all the while. And in crease-resistant jersey fabric, this dress won't loose any of its composure however long you sit in it.
summer dresses - the style guide
The Classic Work Dress
The smell of morning coffee lingers in the air, as bright a wake-up call as the scent of your perfume as you cross the office floor. Your stride is long and confident. The Kris Dress has you feeling strong, and with the fresh pop of the aqua Machu print, you're letting in the fresh light of summer, to brighten your day.
The Kris Dress embodies professionalism with its structured faux mandarin collar and bicep-length sleeves. A wrap dress style, the Kris Dress has carefully considered pleats through the waist to ensure a flattering look and feel through its straight skirt.
A classic design, this cut is a wardrobe staple. Update your office aesthetic with fresh Machu print colours and bring a hint of summer to your professional look.
summer dresses - the style guide
The Travel Dress
Sweeping out of the airport lounge, magazine and passport in hand, you're ready for boarding. Your pace quickens with every step closer to adventure. With it, the soft swish of the Casey Dress' knee length skirt imbibes the motion with a sporty, asymmetric elegance.
Whether you wear it for travel or roll it in your hand luggage, the Casey Dress is your ideal travel companion. Lightweight and unlined, this knee-length dress is easy to pack and can effortlessly transition from a comfy flight to sightseeing excursions.
Take this short sleeve summer dress in print of plain (or both!), throw on a denim jacket to allow for temperature fluctuations and you'll be prepared for anything and everything your travel adventure has in store.
summer dresses - the style guide
The All-Rounder Dress
The sun is shining and the whole weekend is before you. It could be brunch with girlfriends, or shopping at the markets, maybe a walk on the beach or a bit of 'me' time, in the Fernanda Dress, you're as free and easy and appropriately dressed wherever your mood takes you.
The Fernanda Dress redefines everyday chic with its empire line silhouette and flattering pleats. The ultimate all-rounder dress, the cool-touch slinky jersey fabric glides effortlessly, making it perfect for any occasion—from a relaxed day at home to social outings.
Easy to dress up as well as down, add some statement jewellery and a glimmer of metallic accessories and the Fernanda sundress will see you through weekend nights as well as off-duty days.
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