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Summer Dresses: Haute Hourglass

We've made it easy for you to pick, click and slip into the perfect summer frock!

By Candace Marie Stewart · June 30, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Floral Frill

Sure to be a romantic piece, this floral frill frock was created for a fun night out on the town. 

Dress, Topshop, $80, topshop.com.

02
Burst Of Sunshine

This sleek yellow dress hits your curves in all the right places.

Dress, Boohoo, $55, boohoo.com.

03
Shirt-Dress

The perfect shirt-dress with a simple tie at the waist has revealed itself just in time for the summer. 

Dress, Vanessa Bruno, $405, thecorner.com.

 

04
Cold Shoulder

This off the shoulder frock is perfect for brunch with the ladies or for your holiday weekend escape. 

Dress, The Hut, $54.73, thehut.com.

05
Playful Piece

This playful find calls for fun plans this the weekend. 

Dress, Zara, $59.90, zara.com.

06
Almost Naked Dress

Sara Jessica Parker or better known as Carrie Bradshaw taught us best on how to wear the perfect nude dress. Now it’s your turn! 

Dress, Boohoo, $32, boohoo.com.

07
Piping Hot

It’s absurdly hot outside but this dress is even hotter.  

Dress, H&M, $17.95, hm.com.

08
White Out

Carry on the “all white” trend in this cotton cut-out midi. The pencil bottom will do your curves major justice. 

Dress, Pixie Market, $128, pixiemarket.com.

09
That’s A Wrap

Slip into this fringe number for an evening out on the town with your date. 

Dress, Just Cavalli, $695, stylebop.com.

10
Draped Dress

A light jersey dress is ideal for the summer and the added draping will hug your curves while masking any problem areas. 

Dress, H&M, $24.95, hm.com.

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