Summer Dress Picks

Sorry to all you lovely South Africans back home enjoying the cold winter (I could actually use a few cold days myself) but it is summer in Thailand for most of the year and I can't help but admire the beautiful dresses that are in fashion at the moment. For me there are not many items of clothing more feminine and fun to wear than a summer dress! Here are my four top picks for the season, and they kind of make you want to dance around and pick flowers in the garden... or whatever.

Pop-over dress

This pop-over dress has two layers which brings a fresh new way of vamping up an otherwise ordinary silhouette. It also covers up problem areas and gives the sense of chic structure. Choose from a high neck cut to a flattering v-line cut with thin straps. I personally prefer a patterned option when it comes to this style, but with a simple white version you can never go wrong!

Image from urbanoutfitters.com

Drop waist dress

This style is very retro and gives the sense of vintage glamour. The drop waist dress originates from my favourite fashion era: the daring 1920's flapper girl. If you like to take risks with fashion and be a step ahead of the rest, this is a brave choice! I love how it has been modernised and suited to a comfy day wear option.

Image from seamsfordesire.com

Maxi dress

Maxi dresses tend to go in and out of fashion, and this year it has changed up a bit. The maxi dress trend has gone from the popular empire line style (so 2009) to the more simplified 'straight shift' style (try saying that three times). In this way you have more freedom with accessories and pretty sandals to bring your own style to an otherwise blank canvas.

Image from lulus.com

Fit and flare

It goes without saying that this is the summer dress that stands the test of time, and it will never go out of fashion. The fit and flare is one of the styles that you should invest in by purchasing a good quality classic, and this season bold prints are the way to go! It flatters your waist, skims over your hips and ends at the perfect part of your leg to elongate them-especially if you pair this dress with strappy heels. Definitely my favourite pick. x

Image from lolobu.com