Emilio Pucci
These resort pants are a perfect summer piece; wide leg flare with the graphic print style that has Pucci is known for. Pair with a woven or cork sole wedge for added height with this long hem.
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| Pucci began incorporating bold graphics in clothing that reflected the new, active lifestyles that women were leading in the 1950's. His signature prints and luxurious style continue today.Click here for details. |
I love dresses. I probably feel most confident and at my best when I wear one. In fact, I went many years without even owning a pair of pants.
Dresses can be ideal when it's hot out, not only because they are breezy, but because they are a complete outfit. One piece and your done getting dressed. It becomes the focal point of your look. Throw your hair up, grab a little purse and shoes...you're done.
There is a dress style to suit all shapes and sizes. The style I prefer on me is an A line or fit-and-flare. I absolutely love pencil and maxi styles, but most of the time those are a bit trickier for me. Here are some current favorites:
Lilly Pulitzer
Her colorful preppy prints gained popularity in the 1960's -1984 with the well dressed elite. The label was revitalized in 1993 and most recently collaborated with Target to produce a limited line of clothing and home goods.
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| Many Lilly styles feature floral and animal prints. This one has little lion faces among the flowers. Click here for details. |
This dress has a shorter knee length hem line that keeps it flirty but comfortable. Wide straps and a not-to-low neckline mean almost any bra can be worn underneath. The muted red color pops without being too brazen and the rope motif lends a nautical vibe.
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| Thrift store find by Effie's Heart. The belt can be removed and replaced with different style, if desired. |
A halter top with a flare skirt is hands down my favorite style. It's such a classic pin-up inspired look that is sexy and fun. The halter flatters the bust line while retaining modesty. The belted waist accentuates the natural waist and the flared skirt accentuates the hips. Put it all together and you have a well balanced hourglass shape that compliments the curves of the figure.
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| Unlabeled thrift store find. This may be a homemade dress. The embroidered flowers add a bright pop of sunny yellow. |
Last on this list is a dress that proved to me that short people (I'm 5'2'') can wear full length. The close cut of the top is softly balanced by the folds of the sarong style skirt. Its a sort of scaled back principle of the
fit-and-flare. A bright tropical print make this beach worthy, or garden party worthy, or pretending I'm doing those things worthy.
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| Sarong style wrap dress by Clio. Vintage 1990's. |
