Skirts and dresses are popular to wear in Summer because they’re hot weather-friendly. Breezy, easy, and very ventilating. More and more skirts and dresses are being made of natural fibres, or are natural fibre-rich. We’re seeing more skirts and dresses in technical athleisure fabrics too.
Onto some top picks.
1. Skirts
It’s a skirt season here in the US. On that note, here’s a selection of top rated knee-length, midi, midaxi, and maxi skirts of which some were winners on my clients. Browse the colour and size options. Some styles are offered in petite. Some styles are offered from a US0 to US18. Some styles are offered up to US28. There are natural and manmade fibres, patterns and solids, all sorts of silhouettes, dressy and casual options, and a range of price points. I’m wearing my new white Wash Lab asymmetrical skirt here.
2. Title Nine Dresses
These dresses are worth a look because they’re lightweight, easy to launder, a breeze to pack, and have good fits. Made of recycled polyester and spandex. There are colour and patterns options in both styles.
The Round Trip Midi Dress is a clever design that can be worn several ways. Slip it on as is, like a relaxed columned shift. Pull the pockets inside out and use them to belt the dress in the front or back for waist definition. Wear the high neck in front with an alluring open back. Shorten the side seams with an adjustable pleat to showcase some leg. You will see the variations when you click the link. Creative and varied possibilities.
The Crusher Maxi Dress is longer and falls open in front like a pretty breezy tulip as you stride. It works well on a curvier figure, a larger bust, and shorter waist. YES there are pockets, and pretty good bra coverage. It has a small ventilating cut-out detail at the back just above the waist which is forgiving and unobtrusive.
3. Athleta Jetset Bomber
The fully lined Jetset Bomber Jacket is AWESOME. It comes in five colours, and the stock photos do not do the interesting, clever, and edgy style justice. The bodice is ruched in a flattering way. The high-low hem has side zippers that look good zipped, un-zipped, or zipped half way. The side entry pockets zip up to keep your stuff from falling out. The neck has a discreetly hidden hood that is niftily folded away with fab snaps. The bomber looks as good open as it does closed. It fits fluidly, but you might want to size down if it’s too fluid. The silhouette moulds to your shape, and fits a range of body types. My fab blonde friend looks KILLER in the abalone grey in a size XL. Comfy, attractive, practical, lightweight, versatile, easy to pack, and does not crease. A great item to travel with too.
