This summer the dress is set to come into its own. I have to say that as a self confessed sufferer of jean-phobia (real word, I swear) , I pretty much wear skirts and dresses all year round. I just have to make sure I have a huge stock of tights, soon as I live in the UK! This does not mean that I take the humble summer dress for granted, however, far from it. As soon as spring comes around, I will be the first into Miss Selfridge or online to Modcloth to find that perfect treasure of a style. Some of my friends sometimes ask me why I love them so much, and if I'm feeling a little short of temper, I don't go into the details of how they are made of beautiful fabric, and have pattens and cuts that you can't get on any other item, I simply say "You don't have to pick a top to wear". Which is actually true, if you think about it. You can cut your outfit-deliberation time down by a third, now all you need to think of is the sweater you may want, even that is optional. I wouldn't say that wearing a t shirt with no trousers is such an option! I can take up to an hour trying to put an outfit together, so I'm sure my family appreciate it when I 'throw on' a dress before going out.
I have found some super cute styles from the world wide web I'd like to share with you all, and some from some more unique places. First I have a few quirky but adorable styles from Modcloth, a site I only discovered a few months ago. It's great if you live in the USA, with free delivery if you spend over $50 and free returns, but for the rest of the world, you have to be absolutely certain on your size and the dress because it's hard to return items. Luckily, each dress comes with its own size chart, you just need an accurate dress measure! One thing I really love about Modcloth items is the way they name each of their dresses, and I have to say their customer service is outstanding. You need to watch out for price; although some items can seem great value for money, others (like the Anna Sui Gown) are quite expensive, and if on top of this you need to pay for shipping abroad, the dress may not seem worth it anymore.
Denim has been extremely popular for the last couple of years, and the trend is set to continue. This Miss Selfridge light-wash denim skater dress is actually currently on sale, if you buy now you can save £10! For the quality of Miss Selfridge items, £30 for a stunning dress like this is great value for money, in fact, mine is currently on order (will post a picture when it arrives). For those who may say denim is a bit too heavy for summer, this material is nice and light. Be warned with this one though, if you're ordering online, size down, because it can be a bit on the roomy side. I'm about 5'5" and the dress comes to above my knees, just the length I like it.
A brand new site to me, but probably not for the rest of the world, is Forever 21. When I first went on their site, I was surprised to see how value-for-money the clothing was, excellent if you're like me, and have to shop on a pretty tight budget. This summer, their site is awash with flattering styles and vivacious summer colors, ready to get you in the holiday spirit.
If you are having trouble finding the dress that's perfect for you, try your local boutiques. Not only are they often cheaper than the high-street brands, they have great customer service and you are less likely to see 'your perfect dress' on anyone else!I've managed to get some absolute bargains from my local stores, and it's even better if you get to know the owners. A few shops in my village offer an email service to let you know when they get new items in stock that will suit you, if that's not personalized shopping I don't know what is. These are just my pick of dresses, let me know in the comments if you've managed to get hold of that ever-allusive classic summer dress, and tell me where you got it from!
The next post I'm working on is going to be all about Gatsby; the costumes and how the film is affecting our high-street fashion. For now, feel free to comment, share and Google+ me (whatever that means)! Thanks for reading.
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