6 Crochet Dresses And Exactly What To Wear Them With This Summer
The crochet dress is having a big revival this summer. From Supriya Lele's crochet-filled Mango collaboration, to Magda Butrym's crochet covered New York pop-up, crochet has become the the fabrication of the season, and summer dresses always reign supreme.
And while the technique has a long and storied history traversing continents, centuries and social movements, we're mainly concerned with how we wear the semi-naked fabric in the here and now. Feel free to accuse us of being shallow, but we think you might feel the same.
Starting at the foundation, an outfit featuring crochet likely means an outfit featuring a level of nudity. Thankfully, underwear, solutionwear and bikinis mean you can decide exactly how naked you want to be, according to your personal preference and setting. If you're looking to lean a little more incognito, Skims, Commando and Spanx offer skin-hued basics that allow you to stay under the radar, while brands like Fruity Booty will help you pack a colourful or patterned punch with your underwear or swimwear.
As for the dress itself, designers such as Diotima and Kettel Atelier highlight the true craftsmanship of crochet work thanks to their intricate midi dresses. Likewise, Dôen and Rixo give a portal to the Seventies with their Birkin-esque mini dresses. Whether for the beach or the bar, Mango has a crochet option for both.
Now, for shoes. Heels and flats work equally well with crochet, but anything with texture should be prioritised. Whether you double up on crocheting, contrast with PVC or complement with woven rope, the more tactile, the better.
Looks like we have the naked dress of summer 2025, now wear it with aplomb.
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Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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