6 Summer Dresses And The Accessories To Pair Them With, From Bandana Headscarves To Raffia Bags
Here you have it, dear reader: our guide to the six best summer dress styles and the hottest accessories with which to pair them. We are extolling the virtues of the nightie-turned-dress, the Y2K-inspired strapless mini, and the bubble-hem midi – not to mention a trio of perfect maxis, in lace, denim and linen, respectively.
They are the perfect bases for SS25's trending accessories, from raffia bags and oversized pendant necklaces, to bandana-style headscarves and charm-adorned chain belts. Find your perfect pairing, below.
The basket has long been a hot-weather staple and this summer is no exception, with the emergence of sleeker styles (from Anya Hindmarch and Alaïa, amongst others) for those that want to balance the breeziness of raffia with the polish of a ladylike bag. Tote one alongside a well-cut denim maxi dress – both materials feel rustic, but the silhouettes say otherwise.
We've called it: the bandana-style headscarf is this season's cutest accessory. As seen on Alexa Chung, Gracie Abrams and Emily Ratajkowski, it is a nostalgic addition to every outfit, which is why it's the perfect partner to the vintage-tinged nightie dress.
Take it from Chloé's Chemena Kamali - a romantic, sheer dress and charm-laden chain belt are a match made in heaven. Opt for a mesh or chiffon maxi, layering your favourite bikini beneath when on holiday.
Aviators are a perennial classic, but this season, they are bigger than ever. Bonus points if they err on space-age like Loewe's cult style. This futuristic frame calls for a sleek, strapless dress; we adore this silk and linen mini from Prada's 1998 show.
Ah, the tent dress – it's the only thing we want to slip into when temperatures are soaring and luckily for everyone, it is still very much trending thanks to Khaite and The Row. It's the perfect canvas for a statement pendant necklace, like this beauty from Juju Vera that's on every fashion editor's wish list.
You could offset the playfulness of a bubble-hem dress with slides (as seen at Alberta Ferretti) or a masculine-edged shoe (see JW Anderson). We say have even more fun with a pair of retro jelly shoes – either Ancient Greek Sandal's trending ballet flats or Chloé's in-demand kitten heels.
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