You can’t see the details in the picture, but in person the fabric is quite unique. It’s topstitched and looks like linen, but doesn’t crease like linen. These  design details give it a much more casual vibe than you might expect. It’s an A-line like style with a voluminous bottom portion, so it’s a lot of dress. Looks beautiful belted and definitely makes a happy Summer statement. Runs big so be sure to size down.

The fit and the fabric are just gorgeous. It’s in an usually cool navy and cream floral printed jacquard polyester spandex with a fab little front neckline gather. Different and flattering. Love the yellow belt and fairly abstract two-tone print. Summery and sophisticated.

As I write this the dress is on sale for $41.58.

The drape on this dress gives me the warm fuzzies. Just beautiful. It clings in all the right places and camouflages the lumpy bits. It’s bright though, so don’t think that the colours will be more muted in real life. It should work for petites and regular height ladies, but will probably be short on tall gals. You also might need to size up. Killer with a cheeky white or blue denim jacket.

If you have a straight-ish rectangular body type, this dress will look superb. It’s not one for curvy lasses but it looks amazing on a boyish body type. The drape is great and the geometric design sublime. I adore that strong diagonal stripe. I want one now. NOW.

An adorable machine washable cotton A-line dress that’s available in both regular sizes and petites, AND it’s on sale. That quite a win! You can’t see the back tie in the photo but it actually makes the dress. It’s very effective if you wrap the tie around the back first and then around the front again so that you end up with a front tie dress. I actually preferred this dress in black, but the turquoise is lovely too.

Also available in the petites section.

Michael Kors is doing great things this season. It’s the elbow length draping sleeves that sold this dress style to me. It’s just beautiful. Swap out the self fabric belt and add just about any colour shoe – flat or heeled. The same dress is also available at Nordstrom in grey and is currently on sale.  Machine washable!

Tahari quality and fit is usually fab, so it goes without saying that this sheath looks amazing on the body. The fabric is absolutely fabulous and the animal print is uniquely abstract. And the neckline isn’t that low either. I was completely wowed when one of my curvy clients tried on this dress. Gorgeous with red accessories. Very chic and perfect dressed up or down.

I have not yet fitted this dress on one of my clients, but it will probably be a similar fit to this one because it’s from the same line and in the same fabric. Unlike most sheath dresses, this particular cut works well for ladies with a little extra around the hip and thigh area. Large scale, black and white polka dots are fun, but bold, so consider yourself warned if you prefer a more subtle look.

The substantial but drapey lined fabric is what makes this dress a win. Being in a cotton spandex, it’s extra comfy too. Unusually for this style, the cut works for lasses with a little extra around the hip and thigh area.  Sheath dresses are so versatile so if you find one that fits – grab it.

This style is a tunic for some and a dress for others. It’s cute, casual and looks great unbelted too. Swapping out the self fabric belt for a belt of your choice will also work. The sleeves turn up with adorable tab button detailing, so don’t think that you’re married to three quarter length sleeves. Perfect over leggings with flats or heels and just as fab over black cigarette pants.