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Classic Summer Dresses – Sorting Through the Styles for Your Perfect Summer Dress
When the temperature rises it’s time to shed those winter layers and step out in something a little less cumbersome and a little more flattering. Sundresses and sarongs let you soak up the sun in style. Wraps and a-lines are chic for shopping and dining. Skirts are so popular and comfortable that many girls don’t want to give them up even when engaging in activities such as riding bicycles or playing tennis, so there are active wear styles available, too.
When confronted with so many options, how do you find the right dress for you? You need something that will flatter you while being versatile enough to wear more than once. Here are some classic summer dress styles that will keep you looking fabulous and feeling comfortable no matter what you’re up to.
Wrap Dresses
A wrap dress is open in front like a robe. Generally, a belt is incorporated into the design of a true wrap dress, not added on afterward. One side of the belt pulls through an “eyehole” on the other side of the dress, and you wrap the front around you and tie it off like a robe. The great thing about a wrap dress is that it’s adjustable. Your wrap dress will fit just as well on the days when you feel a little lighter as when you’ve eaten too much yummy pizza. The belt tie accentuates your waist and the skirt works like a charm at covering hips and thighs.
Tubes and Tight Sheaths
A tube dress is just what it sounds like. It holds itself up under your arms with elastic and falls in a (relatively) straight line, usually to around the middle of your thighs. Some styles are stretchy and elasticized all over, making them a sleek and sexy choice for slender bodies. If you feel less than comfortable emphasizing all your curves, though, don’t worry. Many sheath dress styles cover up flaws while remaining flattering. A tube dress with a fuller, flowing skirt adds a Bohemian flair to your look, which is even more striking in full-length skirts. Look for something with pretty floral detailing, or tie a ribbon under the elastic part of the dress to add dimension.
Sarongs
Sarongs are timeless classics thanks in no small part to their simplicity and comfort. A sarong is incredibly versatile, able to be tied up around the neck as a dress, tied around the shoulder for a different, toga-like look, folded up and wrapped around the hips to achieve a short chic style, draped around the hips in a long, elegant skirt, and even more. Such versatility makes them a great choice for many body types. They can be tied to accentuate curves or cover them up, however you feel most comfortable.
A-lines
A-lines have always been popular because they are so flattering to so many body types. An a-line is a skirt or dress that tapers at the waist and then flares out, either dramatically or subtly, accentuating the slenderness of the waist and hiding trouble areas like the hips and tummy. A wrap dress will naturally have an a-line skirt. Depending on the design, short a-lines can be fun and flirty for casual outings or look elegant for cocktail parties. Longer-skirted a-lines are generally more formal, reserved for evening or events.
Sundresses
A “sundress” is loosely defined as any casual dress that can be worn in the sun. Most styles expose the shoulders, either with spaghetti straps, a halter top or with elasticized tops. Sundresses are lightweight and comfortable, and include most of the other styles in this list. As they come in all shapes and sizes, you’re sure to find one that flatters you.
Each of these styles is versatile, depending on the design and fabric of the dress. Before venturing out to possibly drown in the sea of pretty dresses for sale, it’s a good idea to step back and decide what you want out of your summer dress. Once you decide what activities you plan on using it for and the impression you want to make in it, you should be able to find your perfect dress.
Looking to update your wardrobe, including a new beach hat? Check out the vast selection and unique designs at FairWindsSarongs.com.
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When confronted with so many options, how do you find the right dress for you? You need something that will flatter you while being versatile enough to wear more than once. Here are some classic summer dress styles that will keep you looking fabulous and feeling comfortable no matter what you’re up to.
Wrap Dresses
A wrap dress is open in front like a robe. Generally, a belt is incorporated into the design of a true wrap dress, not added on afterward. One side of the belt pulls through an “eyehole” on the other side of the dress, and you wrap the front around you and tie it off like a robe. The great thing about a wrap dress is that it’s adjustable. Your wrap dress will fit just as well on the days when you feel a little lighter as when you’ve eaten too much yummy pizza. The belt tie accentuates your waist and the skirt works like a charm at covering hips and thighs.
Tubes and Tight Sheaths
A tube dress is just what it sounds like. It holds itself up under your arms with elastic and falls in a (relatively) straight line, usually to around the middle of your thighs. Some styles are stretchy and elasticized all over, making them a sleek and sexy choice for slender bodies. If you feel less than comfortable emphasizing all your curves, though, don’t worry. Many sheath dress styles cover up flaws while remaining flattering. A tube dress with a fuller, flowing skirt adds a Bohemian flair to your look, which is even more striking in full-length skirts. Look for something with pretty floral detailing, or tie a ribbon under the elastic part of the dress to add dimension.
Sarongs
Sarongs are timeless classics thanks in no small part to their simplicity and comfort. A sarong is incredibly versatile, able to be tied up around the neck as a dress, tied around the shoulder for a different, toga-like look, folded up and wrapped around the hips to achieve a short chic style, draped around the hips in a long, elegant skirt, and even more. Such versatility makes them a great choice for many body types. They can be tied to accentuate curves or cover them up, however you feel most comfortable.
A-lines
A-lines have always been popular because they are so flattering to so many body types. An a-line is a skirt or dress that tapers at the waist and then flares out, either dramatically or subtly, accentuating the slenderness of the waist and hiding trouble areas like the hips and tummy. A wrap dress will naturally have an a-line skirt. Depending on the design, short a-lines can be fun and flirty for casual outings or look elegant for cocktail parties. Longer-skirted a-lines are generally more formal, reserved for evening or events.
Sundresses
A “sundress” is loosely defined as any casual dress that can be worn in the sun. Most styles expose the shoulders, either with spaghetti straps, a halter top or with elasticized tops. Sundresses are lightweight and comfortable, and include most of the other styles in this list. As they come in all shapes and sizes, you’re sure to find one that flatters you.
Each of these styles is versatile, depending on the design and fabric of the dress. Before venturing out to possibly drown in the sea of pretty dresses for sale, it’s a good idea to step back and decide what you want out of your summer dress. Once you decide what activities you plan on using it for and the impression you want to make in it, you should be able to find your perfect dress.
Looking to update your wardrobe, including a new beach hat? Check out the vast selection and unique designs at FairWindsSarongs.com.
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