Posts Tagged ‘summer dresses’
Curvy girls around the UK can slip into summer looking fabulous thanks to the fabulous styles available on the high street and online. With a huge range of choice for all sizes and budgets, everyone can feel confident in their clothes this summer.
Women blessed with curves should showcase them with well cut clothes to highlight their figures. Nipped in waists will show off an hourglass figure, while tailored linen skirts that finish at knee or calf length are most flattering to legs.
Meanwhile ladies lucky enough to own a killer cleavage can take advantage of pretty off the shoulder low-cut tops to draw attention to this area and widen the shoulders â?? making hips appear smaller.
Plain colours or small delicate prints suit plus-size curvy figures best – avoid loud or large prints and make sure to accessorise with belts and jewellery to accentuate your assets further.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
The sun is starting to emerge and so too are the bare limbs of ladies around the country as we shed our coats and jumpers and slip into light, pretty summer clothing.
The days of warm summer evenings are approaching and along with them will come BBQ’s, family gatherings and hours spent in beer gardens and parks.
It’s important to start examining your summer wardrobe now to ensure you have the perfect attire to relax in this summer. You may find that after a long cold winter your only skirts and dresses to hand are night clubbing clothes which will be entirely inappropriate for BBQ’s and garden parties.
Team simple pastel colours with white or cream this summer to showcase your tan, and remember to highlight your best assets, whether that is killer calves, shapely shoulders or a knock out cleavage.
Update your wardrobe now by checking out the latest women’s dresses and summer styles on the high street and online. There are a huge range of choices out there catering for various budgets, so everyone has the chance to look fabulous in the much-anticipated sun this year.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
The little black dress has always been a popular wardrobe choice due to both its versatility and simplicity. This summer the black dress has a rival which is really on trend and just as versatile and wearable as its darker counterpart. White dresses have a certain innocence about them and are a refreshing change to the summer’s must have bright colours, patterns and prints. The colour white is one of the key shades this summer and is perfectly in keeping with the huge minimalist trend that we are seeing everywhere.
If you are worried that white looks a little bit boring then you shouldn’t be. Bright white can be just as eyecatching as bold and colourful prints and it can also act as a blank canvas for all sorts of bright and colourful accessories as well as being worn on its own for a much simpler look. Rather than focusing on colour a white dress can be interesting on a whole different level. A more subtle variety of interesting textures can make a white dress incredibly stylish.
One thing to look out for when searching for the perfect white summer dress is transparency. White fabric can be see through and show your underwear which is not a great look. Always hold white clothes up to the light before wearing them to see how see through they are. For dresses and skirts, you should look for either thick fabrics or thinner fabrics with a lining. You should always ensure that you wear some white or skin coloured underwear.
White is an ideal choice for the summer as it is bright, light and will keep you cool in the sun. White also looks amazing with a sun tan and will make tanned skin look more obvious.  You should aim to keep your white dress really clean and white to ensure that it always has maximum impact. You can buy products which will restore your whites to there original brightness to keep them looking great.
This beautiful white crinkle cotton dress (pictured above) is perfect for the summer. It has a combination of crinkled cotton and silver embroidery. It is lined to avoid it being see through and has wide shoulder straps making it easy to wear without revealing bra straps.
For a simple casual look try wearing your white dress with a pair of brown or tan sandals. You could also add wooden beads or bangles and a brown leather belt. For a much brighter look you can try combining a white dress with almost any colour. How about lots of multi colour necklaces or a bright red pair of shoes. If you want to really work the boho trend, then a denim jacket, some gladiator sandals and a fringed bag are just what you need.  Silver accessories including metallic sandals would also look great or you could add a big straw hat and straw or coloured beach bag for a cool and elegant holiday outfit.
Avoid wearing with all white accessories as this could look too much.
Dresses don’t just have to be for parties and the evening, dresses look great for the daytime as well. They are such a versatile piece of clothing that they will work for a range of different occasions be it a summer barbecue or a day in the office, they can even be dressed up a little for the evening which is ideal when you are going out straight from work and don’t have time to get changed. Day dressescan also be used to create a variety of stylish and fashionable looks from smart and professional, to boho, romantic, nautical and even sporty casual. There are some key styles of dress that never go out of fashion and are both stylish and elegant, these include the shift dress, the empire line dress, the maxi dress and the a line dress. For a fresh and fashionable look you can usually find these in the seasons latest prints and colours or you can opt for classic colours and prints like polka dots which will never go out of fashion.
Roman Originals have a range of beautiful day dresses availble in the sale but hurry as they won’t last for long. If you are shopping on a budget this is the perfect opportunity to revamp your wardrobe at a fraction of the cost. If you are feeling stuck in a bit of a style rut, why not add a few colourful summer dresses to your wardrobe for some stylish ready made summer outfits. They are usually a much cooler alternative than wearing trousers and are also a ready made outfit. A dress makes it easier to decide what to wear without having to coordinate trousers and a top. Â
For work
A black shift dress is the ultimate in versatile work wear. In fact this black dress with white bow belt will take you right through the winter an into next summer. It has a great shape to it with a back kick pleat and can be worn with a black, white or coloured jacket or without a jacket and accessories with a colourful scarf or jewellery.
For the weekend
On the weekend most people want something stylish but comfortable and relaxed to wear. The ruched top of this strappy summer dress make it perfect for relaxing in the garden or lunch with friends. It is perfect for dressing up with beads and lots of beautiful accessories.
For casual
Casual clothing should be comfortable and relaxing but also a stylish. This beige lace dress is ideal for a casual outfit with its calm colour scheme and subtle detail. Team it with a really comfortable pair of flats and tan leather bag for a great every day outfit.
For a special occasion
A day time party, wedding or other special occasion calls for a special type of day dress. The luxurious fabric in this red jacquard bow detail evening dress make it the perfect choice for all sorts of summer occasions. It can also double up as a very glamorous evening dress.
As spring gradually leads into summer the weather is still somewhat undecided. Often the sun is shining and it is lovely and warm in the morning and then by the time the afternoon comes the sun has disappeared and the weather becomes grey and cloudy, leaving everyone feeling a little bit chilly to say the least. As a direct result of this many women are left ever so slightly confused in the morning when it comes to making a decision about what to wear that day. No one wants to dress too summery and then be left feeling cold later in the day whenever the sun disappears. Similarly they donâ??t want to opt for anything too heavy and be left feeling much too hot later on. It seems trying to find a happy medium is quite difficult.
However there are several options available to women which should help them avoid encountering either of the aforementioned situations. The first thing that women should consider is layering, this will allow small items of clothing to be added or removed when necessary in order to reach the right temperature. Although it is advisable that care is taken to ensure that each the items worn is somewhat lightweight, this will not ensure that the wearer does not become too hot be also means the removed items can be easily stashed away. If, for example, a woman is out and about she will ultimately have to carry any excess garments so the lighter they are the better.
A further option is teaming a nice summer dress with a cardigan or light weight jacket. The summer dress will be the perfect option for whenever the sun is shining whilst the cardigan or jacket will prevent the wearer from feeling the chill when the sun disappears. Similar to the previous option this option gives the wearer the opportunity to add or remove the cardigan as is necessary. A cardigan is often preferable to a jacket as it can be stowed in a handbag quite easily.
Crops and capri style trousers should also be considered in the event of interchangeable weather, as if worn in the right way they do not need to look too summery, making them perfect for when the sun goes away. Crops and capri trousers are also a great option as they can easily be worn to the office without looking too out of place. What is more crops and capri trousers can also be worn in a much more casual and social setting. In addition these styles of trousers are often very comfortable making them not only a stylish option but also a practical one too.
All of the aforementioned options provide women with a degree of flexibility when dressing for interchangeable weather. Although each of the options represent practicality they can also be very stylish options if the right garments are selected.