ABSOLUTE GEMS! MEET THE DRESSES THAT ARE WORHT YOUR COINS

by Farirai Macheka

We’ve all been there at some point. That moment where you find yourself at a family function sticking out like a sore thumb, turning heads for the wrong reasons, and you are the subject of hushed gossip because - your ripped skinny denims are inappropriate for this particular gathering. Deep down you know your summer dress collection looks like you need a Go Fund me Account. A couple of summer dresses is an absolute necessity. Amen to that!! From maxi dresses to shirt dresses there is a perfect dress to make you look fab in any situation and transform your day to a dreamy summer.

You have bumped into these absolute beauties or you own them. Cuffed Sleeves, collar or front buttons? Is it because of these Hollywood A-listers ( Anna in Fifty Shades of Grey or Angelina Jolie in Mr and Mrs Smith , Julia Robert in Pretty Woman) who woke up the next morning, rocking their men's shirts that made us want to lay our hands on these? Kudos to Coco Chanel for transforming the men's ordinary shirt into an elegant must-have masterpiece for women. The endless styling options make it a worthwhile investment.

  1. You can glam it up with heeled strappy sandals, cinch it to the waist with a thin belt and rock it to any occasion .
  2. It can be worn on its own. Just throw a pair of sneakers and enjoy the summer vibe
  3. Can be worn over skinny denims, tights or jeggings.

The key is to style the according to your own personal style

If you want to flaunt your great legs and free them from sweatpants prison, then the T-shirt dress will do the job for you. T-shirt dress? There are no blurred lines here. Meet the shirt dress's long distant cousin. Picture your T-shirt as an oversized t-shirt dress, with great iterations - short sleeves , above the knees hem, high low hem ( these hems have no rules) side slits statement print , graphics and all that other jazz. They are made from the most inexpensive material and are airy as well as roomy. The ultra-loose shape provides extra room taking easy-breezy to the next level. You can team it with sneakers, or layer with a denim jacket. Perfect for lunch dates with the girls, running errands or just lounging at home.

There is a lot to love about the maxi dress- the different statement sleeves that come with it, the prints, hues and the length. We are going to debunk the myth that these dresses were made with tall girls in mind. Well ladies we are all about delivering good news, the floor length dress looks absolutely gorgeous on everyone. If you have been dreaming about strolling the sandy beaches in Bali, Cape Town or Binga, the fantasies start with the maxi dress. You could literally live in this dress. If you want to look eye catching go for aviator glasses and a wide brimmed hat to finish off the look with layered bracelets and your fave cute sandals. Voila! You are ready to rule the fashion streets.

Feeling flirty or want to tap into the girly girl in you? The dress falls under the A-line dresses. Simply put the silhouette resembles the letter “A”. It is fitted snuggly at the top and flares gently from the waist to the hemline. The length of the dress is designed to fall mid-thigh so you can show off some leg. Speaking of colours and prints, there are plenty of numerous hues and prints to choose from. Their necklines also vary, so if you want to flaunt your décolletage, there is a plunging neckline just for you. If you are more on the conservative side a bow neckline is there for you. For that biker chick look you can pair it with a leather jacket and motoboots adding an edgy look to the outfit. To achieve that ladylike look and feel put on your favourite stiletto heels and get ready to give out your phone number. The skater dress is a perfect combination of casual and classy.

We have spilled the tea, now you can confidently traverse the world of dresses, splurge on dresses that fit your body type, style and vibe. And our parting note, there are never too many dresses in the wardrobe

by Farirai Macheka

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