What shall I wear? A guide to top summer dresses

We adore dresses for their allness and self-sufficiency: the only thing left to complete the look is to pick up accessories and shoes. This season, the variety of cuts and textures are being at the forefront: from airy "doll" models with ruffles to laconic slip dresses in the spirit of the 90s. Check out our fashion guide to the most relevant summer dresses that are available in the Vremena Goda Galleries.

Doll dresses

It’s the most romantic summer trend! Such dresses are generally made of natural materials, so wearing them you are sure to feel comfortable even in abnormal Moscow hot temperatures. Stylists recommend the models featuring fluffy skirts, airy puffed sleeves as well as cascading ruffles. In order not to overload the look, opt for laconic accessories like a choker with a pendant and glasses in a minimalistic frame. To glam up the look add contrasting shoes: sports flat-soled sandals or sneakers.

Floral Print Dresses

It’s a timeless win-win trend for summer. The style can vary: from a fitted midi to an airy mini-length model. This season, stylists opt for delicate prints and tend to choose a small placer of flowers. Such dress creates an easy-going and romantic mood thus becoming a great option for both a casual urban look and for a date on vacation.

Knitted dress

Knitted midi or maxi-length dresses made in crochet or knitted technique have become an absolute summer must-have. They can be monochromatic, multi-colored, in natural or bright colors. Stylists call our attention to interesting cuts: with an asymmetrical bottom or with cutouts made at the waist or hips. When selecting shoes, a minimalistic leisure pair something like slippers will be optimal for a casual look. And on a special outing pick up trendy sandals with thin laces. As to a detailed guide to must-have shoes, we have already made it.

Lingerie dress

A model in the spirit of the 90s has already become a real classic, which every summer season appears on the wish list of each fashionmonger. Select the dress you like more, either monochrome or printed models are being in trend now. To create a more reserved look, a slip dress can be mixed and matched with an oversized linen shirt or jacket. For hot weather, opt for dresses made of natural cotton or light flowing fabrics like silk, satin, sateen.

Bright dresses

This season, clothes in vibrant colors have been ruling the fashion catwalks: from fuchsia or rich green, like Bottega Veneta, or yellow, the main color of the year according to the Pantone Color Institute. This summer, stylists advise to take a close look at maxi or midi-length models made of light flowing fabrics. You can select shoes to match the color of the dress or in a contrasting shade – it will create a more complicated look.