
The biggest print trend of this fashion season, polka dots bring with them a frivolous feel that’s a touch more grown-up than the popular star prints that ruled the SS16 collections. Let’s just say regardless of the shape or style, anything featuring spots is a clear winner right now. The high neckline, fitted waist and scalloped lace flared hem in combination are almost universally flattering.Īcler, Addison Dress in Poppy, $595.

This anti-crease polyester dress by Melbourne brand-on-the-rise Acler is sizzling hot trend-wise for summer. Sexy lacing made so popular by the likes of Self Portrait and Zimmermann? Tick again. Hottest colour of the current global Autumn/Winter 2017 fashion season? Tick. GRAZIA loves this viscose dress with silver lurex detailing by local fashion designer Alice McCall, which starred in her label’s much-lauded Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2017 Resort collection runway show.Īlice McCall, I Feel It Coming Dress in Pebble Blue, $490. Make sure the skirt is either pencil or partially fitted to avoid falling into boho territory. They’re slightly sexy, a little dramatic and a whole lot luxe.
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Rather, the dreamy romantic looks that first appeared on the Spring/Summer 2016 runways are still going strong a full year later. Ruffles, frills and ruching are anything but girlie sweet this season. Wear with heels for occasions or slides for up-market brunch.ĭiane Von Furstenberg, Printed silk-twill mini dress, $568. This belted silk-twill panel dress with clashing chevrons by Diane Von Furstenberg is the perfect example. Still short, but balanced with the long sleeve so it still falls into the appropriate wedding attire realm, the look is now more theatrical with block colours or bold graphic prints. The biggest dress trend of 2017 – the long sleeved feminine mini dress – has evolved with an edgier feel. This stretch satin navy dress by Los Angeles-based brand Fame and Partners, which specialises in customisable gowns.įame and Partners, Highland Dress in Navy, $329. Touching on both the power ‘90s style and asymmetric cut trends that prevailed on the Spring/Summer 2017 runways, this style is both sexy and elegant at the same time. There’s nothing more chic than covering up with a sexy sheen fabric like stretch satin, then revealing a dash of bare skin. 7 BIG COCKTAIL DRESS LOOKS TO SHOP THIS SEASON Plus, all would work just as well for an elegant day wedding as the polo, romantic date or evening cocktails. Not only do these seven dress styles below guarantee you limelight-steal status, they all tick this season’s biggest fashion trends as well. Better still if it’s one you’ll wear over and over again to a deliciously varied buffet of summer soirees.

We’d argue that party season should be twelve months a year, but given we’re fast heading toward the pinnacle social stretch up to Christmas, now’s the prime time to splash (or invest, depending on your perspective) on a bombshell cocktail dress.
