Printed Animal Deep V Maxi Dress
Morning ladies for this month's House of Fraser collaboration I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the new into store dresses that have caught my eye & share how I'd style them both for holiday & at home.
I don't know about you but with all this glorious weather we've been enjoying dresses are just the easier thing to reach for. Cool, stylish & they make dressing so quick & easy - no worrying about what top goes with which pair of trousers/skirt etc. Plus they're my go to for holidays as they really do make packing so easy & quick & whilst we might all like a statement dress for floating around on holiday it's great to be able to get our wear out of them once back home.
Talking of statement dresses the above stunner probably doesn't need much explanation as to why it's made it onto today's post. A flattering style, gorgeous colours & animal print - what's not to love?! As you can see below I'd keep the styling of this quite simple for holidays - a neutral clutch paired with some simple flat sandals would be all you need & whilst it might be a sleeveless dress there's no reason why you couldn't get your wear out of it come Autumn. One way would be as I've shown below, alternatively trainers & a cashmere crew neck jumper thrown over the top. Or even paired with courts & a black tailored blazer for a night out.
Clutch - L K Bennett
Sandals - Carvela
Dress - ISSA
Biker Jacket - Superdry
Cross Body Bag - Kurt Geiger
Boots - Dune
This next dress is perfect for throwing over a bikini if heading to the local market when on holiday or even for travelling in. Layer with a few delicate gold chains & some bangles & you've got a great day time look.
Similarly once back home it's the perfect dress for teaming with a denim jacket & trainers.
Bag - L K Bennett
Sandals - Office
Dress - Phase Eight
Denim Jacket - Polo Ralph Lauren
Trainers - Whistles
I just love the style of shade of blue of this next dress, which would equally be perfect for teaming with heels & a statement fascinator should you have a wedding or special celebration this summer. Then throw on with some gold wedges & a clutch for a holiday evening look.
Then once back home a leather jacket & trainers with a pop of colour from your cross body bag & you've got the perfect look for daytime.
Clutch - Caroline Gardner
Wedge Sandals - Gabor
Dress - ISSA
Biker Jacket - Michael Kors
Bag - Mint Velvet
Trainers - Tommy Hilfiger
More animal print with this midi dress. Again with neutral accessories this would be perfect for a special event.
For holidays I would keep things really simple with pale pink accessories & once home a denim jacket & trainers would help dress the dress down & make it more casual.
Clutch - Dune
Sandals - Carvela
Dress - ISSA
Denim Jacket - Polo Ralph Lauren
Bag - Yumi
Trainers - Whistles
Now we all love a simple cotton dress that features a spot of embroidery come the hotter weather & this next dress that would look great teamed with straw accessories for summer holidays.
Then a denim jacket & trainers once back home & come Autumn opaque tights, ankle boots & a leather jacket.
Sun Hat - Phase Eight
Basket - Mint Velvet
Sandals - Carvela
Dress - Maison De Nimes
Denim Jacket - Polo Ralph Lauren
Bag - Lauren Ralph Lauren
Trainers - Whistles
Moving onto a simple black dress next & I absolutely love the simplicity of this one below & being black & quite plain in design it would make the perfect dress to accessories & create many a look.
Due to the understated style of this beauty I'd keep the styling really simple. A timeless clutch & simple flat sandals for now then come the colder months mid calf boots & a biker jacket make the perfect combination.
Clutch - L K Bennett
Sandals - Carvela
Dress - Max Mara Weekend
Biker Jacket - Warehouse
Boots - Carvela
Finally what about this dress for creating more of an impact. Again style simply for holidays. Then back home dress up with heels for the perfect night out look.
Belt - Label Lab
Sandals - Aldo
Dress - Biba
Belt - Linea
Bag - Whistles
Sandals - Carvela
Back to today & I'm sticking with my summer 'go to' look of a pretty white top & jeans that I've teamed with a new pale pink scarf that's perfect for adding a little comfort & warmth of a morning or on cooler days. Then come Autumn the perfect statement accessory.
Scarf - Mulberry *
Top - Zara
Jeans - J Crew
Sandals - Marks & Spencer *
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Scarf - Mulberry
Top - Boden
Jeans - Boden
Sandals - Steve Madden
So ladies are you a dress fan for summer & holidays? If so any styling tips you'd care to share? Or maybe you've spotted a great dress that you've recently bought/got your eye on? If so I'd love to hear.
Enjoy your day lovelies & I'll see you in the morning. In the meantime you can see the full collection of new into store delights from House of Fraser here.
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* Items gifted or bought with a gifted gift voucher.
This post was written in collaboration with House of Fraser.
* Items gifted or bought with a gifted gift voucher.
This post was written in collaboration with House of Fraser.