Dress season is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. With the days growing warmer and summer activities lining up, our dress wardrobe is begging to be worn.
If you’ve just gotten into wearing dresses or need to update your wardrobe, it can be hard to figure out what dress is right for you. After all, there are different styles for different occasions.
Luckily, we have a handy guide to help you choose the perfect summer dress. Continue reading to learn more!
Patterns
When you think of summer, it’s easy to picture bright, fun colors and patterns to match the flirty season. When picking out a summer dress, we recommend going with floral patterns.
Though these were once said to highlight unflattering parts of our body, multi-colored floral designs with bright colors actually compliment our figure.
Body Shape
Not every dress will look good on all body types. That’s why it’s important to know what style dresses will show off your body in a positive way.
Apple
An apple-shaped body has more to love in the tummy area.
We recommend dresses that will show off your arms and legs and fit more loosely. Short or long, shift-style dresses will conceal any blemishes while still making you look and feel great.
Pear
If you often wear a different size on top than you do on the bottom, you probably have a pear-shaped body style.
Though many styles of dresses will highlight this body type, some of the best choices are an A-line style. Fuller, flowy skirts will help hide any extra volume in the hips but still make you look feminine.
If you want to add more width to your top, consider patterns with bright colors and horizontal stripes. This type of dress should not fall shorter than an inch or two above the knee.
Hourglass
Girls with an hourglass figure definitely want to show off that well-defined waist.
Dresses that pull in at the waist or clingy sheath dresses will help accentuate your figure while showing off your awesome style. Consider adding dress belt to show off that waistline even more.
Slim
If you have the opposite problem of those with an hourglass shape, you have a column build.
Illusion dresses give you some shape by slimming your shoulders and creating curves. Dresses with ruffles, peplums, or loud patterns on your lower half will also help with your athletic figure.
Fabric
We know one of the most important aspects of the perfect dress is how it looks. One that is just as important and often overlooked is the fabric of the dress.
During the summer, you’ll want to wear materials that are light, airy, and breathable.
Cotton is one of the best types of fabric for hot summer months. If you’re looking for a fancier material, satin and chiffon are a great option that also adds a sense of seduction. Joli Closet has a variety of styles and fabrics to choose from for any occasion.
Length
During the hot summer months, we look forward to letting our legs breathe with shorts, skirts, and yes – dresses! Though we love short dresses, they aren’t always appropriate for the occasion we are attending.
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Maxi dresses are a great option to dress down or dress up, while chic summer dresses have the flare-out style perfect for dancing and parties. There are so many summer dress styles to choose from – why not get one of each?
Get Creative with Your Summer Dress
Now that you know what style summer dress will show off that amazing body you have, it’s time to get shopping!
Check out our website for other wardrobe and beauty ideas! Don’t forget to buy accessories to highlight or dress up that perfect summer dress.
