With warm weather
months come effortless living, the good life, and an excuse to buy dresses.
Skinny, curvy, or whatever fruit shape you are, dresses are a fashion mainstay.
Whether you like it wrapped, straight, or curve-hugging, with the range of
silhouettes, colours and styles on offer, the options are thankfully endless.
And with fashion forward brands like Allen Solly and Van Heusen, you’re sure to
find a perfect summer dress that’ll take you from dawn to dusk and desk to
dinner effortlessly in style. The cheat here is to find one that flatters your
body while accentuating the best of your features- even if it’s showing off
those Pilates toned calves.
From a classic LBD
to some flirty floral dresses, we’ve rounded up some dresses from Solly (by
Allen Solly) and Van Heusen Woman (obviously,
by Van Heusen) to show you the tricks of perfecting your am to pm style. Let’s start with the most challenging of the
lot- the work appropriate dress.
Power Dressing
from Van Heusen Woman
While we’d like to
turn up to work like Donna Paulson, in a body hugging dress and perfectly blow
dried hair, let’s face it, we’re mere humans. And with the daily commute,
sometimes involving public transport, you’ll want to opt for a smart yet relaxed
silhouette (one that’ll keep you comfortable), like the shift dresses or A-line
dresses Van Heusen Woman has to
offer. In bold yet elegant colours, the
dresses come with subtle power-packed details, like a gold buckle belt or an
exposed zipper; enough to make a stylish statement. While we’re all praise for
wearing a dress to work, you’ll want to save the ditsy floral prints and
flouncy tiered dresses for brunch.
Brunch Dates from
Solly
Talking about
brunch, have you seen the latest offering of dresses from Solly? With a spread of
delectable colours, pretty laces, and stand out prints- floral or not, summer
embraces every rainbow colour and breezy silhouette there is. Think blouson dresses and sheath dresses. With a gentle drift away from only florals,
this season’s dresses from Solly also boast of abstract prints with painterly
stripes and checks, and eclectic muses. Alternatively, you could just opt for a
LWD (Little White Dress) that’s pristine and feminine- this one’s a no-brainer
for perfecting a chic day look for summer. Or if shorter hemlines don’t work
for you, there’s always the maxi dress to fall back on.
Evening Dresses
from Van Heusen Woman
Come evening and
warmer nights, you’ll want to go with a simple-is-chic dress that’s perfect for
a dinner date or a night about town with your girls. Whites, neutrals, and the
classic black are a failsafechoice and great if you’re one to head straight
from work to the dance floor. The secret here is to get yourself transitional
pieces that can be dressed down or styled up with classic accessories or
statement pieces. With smart cuts and simplistic designs, dresses from Van
Heusen Woman will give your summer style an elegant and sophisticated look
that’s sure to get you noticed. If curve defining silhouettes feel a little
restricting, luckily for you, the sheath dress is back in vogue. With its
relaxed shape and nonchalant style, this one’s the dress to go for this season.
So whether you’re
shuffling in between meetings, having a brunch date with your partner or
heading out for a Ladies Night, reach for a dress and save those skinny jeans
for another day.
