This has been one of the coldest spring seasons in recent memory but before you complain about still needing your leather jackets in the middle of May, just remember that summer is just around the river bend. That means it’s also time to whip out your fun, flashy, and fine minidresses for the summer. Sunny skies are out, so it’s time to let your sculpted legs do the talking for you.
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Christian Cowan Zebra Print Sequin Dress
Summer is always a fun time to explore your love for prints. Zebra print is a hot pattern for the season, as evidenced by designer Christian Cowan at his spring/summer 2019 runway show. Give them the old razzle dazzle with some zebra flare.
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Oscar de la Renta One-Shoulder Silk Taffeta Dress
Amal Clooney brought added popularity to this minidress when she stepped out with her husband George Clooney. This silk taffeta number is perfect for summer cocktail parties when you want to make a statement. You may not be married to an Oscar-winning actor, but you can still look like you are.
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Paule Ka Feather Detail Cold-Shoulder Dress
For those who prefer a minimalist approach to color, but still want some fanciful details like ostrich feathers, Paule Ka is a great option. This cold-shoulder cutout dress comes with snap-detachable ostrich feathers, so you can even minimalize it even further for a more reserved occasion. Pair it with a nude pump to complete the look.
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The Kooples Patch and CDC Off-The-Shoulder Dress
The Kooples has done a fresh take on the little black dress for the summer. Coming off the voluminous sleeve trend and making it a little sexy with lace, have that little black dress that isn’t boring for your summer circuit season. A good ruffle sleeve never hurt anybody.
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Dundas Ruched Little Black Dress
The Kooples is not the only brand that is presenting the little black dress in a new way. The Dundas spring 2019 black dress combines ruching and big side bow for a look that is sophisticated and fashion forward at the same time.
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Valentino Floral Embroidered Cape Couture Dress
There’s nothing like a little summer couture to spice up your wardrobe. Ivory is a beautiful summer color, as evidenced by this Valentino dress with sequined and beaded blossom vines down the bodice in an A-line silhouette. This lovely number was done in the house’s signature wool-and-silk crepe couture fabric.
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Givenchy Floral Print One-Shoulder Dress
Contrasting Ruffles aligned in dramatic directions in this Givenchy crêpe de Chine dress, give the illusion the flowers are almost in virtual motion. It’s a walking work of art waiting for you to wear it to your next summer soirée. What’s summer without a little floral print?
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Balmain Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Striped Mesh Metal Cocktail Dress on Tulle
Shine like the golden sun in this dress from Balmain. This is what you call goddess glamour mixed with a bit of sex appeal. If Apollo and Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing had a love child, she would wear this dress.
—Kristopher Fraser
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