Casual Summer Dresses – Why They Are a Wardrobe Staple

Building a functional wardrobe is important. It’s the difference between having a bunch of clothes you like but few pieces that go together, or several high-quality pieces that can be used in numerous combinations. When you build a wardrobe properly, you save time (easier to get dressed especially in those hurried mornings), you have more options, and it looks like your wardrobe is larger than it is! Including casual summer dresses in your closet is a must. Here is why.

Live in Comfort

Who says being incredibly stylish and feeling beautiful and empowered must come at the expense of comfort? Casual summer dresses have an ease and flow that allows for unrestricted movement and unconstrained limbs. Yet, at the same time, if the dress is made from quality fabric with attention to draping, even the loosest summer dress will flatter the figure. There is a common misconception that a blowsy dress fits “like a potato sack.”  Nothing could be further from the truth! The construction of the dress, adding a flounce or a drop in just the right place, the structural integrity of the fabric – these are the things that make the dress flatter every figure.

Enduring Style

The casual summer dress is the next “little black dress.” Let’s face it, the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s was from 1961. Fashion – and what truly empowers people – has changed since then. The concept of the “little black dress” as a wardrobe staple was driven heavily by that movie…60 years ago! Today the concept applies to an outfit that can take you anywhere, makes you feel strong and empowered, and can be dressed down or up as needed. Casual summer dresses hit all these marks – and then some! Add diamond earrings and heels and you have a stunning date or formal outfit. Toss on a summer hat and sandals and you’re off to brunch on the pier. Throw on a duster and boots and you are set for fall. Casual summer dresses are the ultimate “little black dress” of the wardrobe.

Show Your Personality

Let’s go back to the “little black dress” concept for a moment. What does a little black dress do for the woman that wants patterns? Colors? Vibrancy? Summer dresses can be one color, multicolor, patterned, multi-patterned… there are no rules! The ultimate casual summer dress suits your personality be it solid black flowing maxi-dress, a knee-length camo print with a swinging skirt, a floral boho dress that you wear barefoot, or an elegant off-the-shoulder white dress that makes you feel like a queen.

Conclusion

Casual summer dresses are a wardrobe staple because they are comfortable, they never go out of style, they evolve the “little black dress” concept and they let the wearer show off their personality. Add summer dresses to elevate and expand your wardrobe and have pieces you love to wear time and time again.