Midi dress + cropped cardigan + trainer
This is suitable for a summer season
A summery dress doesn't have to wait until the really hot weather catches up. Throwing a cropped cardigan over the top is one of the easiest ways to make it work in the in-between months, it adds just enough warmth without losing any of the lightness underneath.
The key is keeping the cardigan cropped so the dress still does the talking. And choosing a colour that works with the dress rather than fighting it, you don't need to match exactly, but you want the two pieces to feel like they belong together.
All of these items are available to shop in the Summer Curated Wardrobe
Body shape adaptations:
Hourglass — Wear the dress open and add a thin belt directly over the dress instead.
Triangle — Wear the cardigan open to keep the focus on your top half. The volume of the midi dress skims beautifully over the hips without adding bulk.
Circle — Button the cardigan up and wear it as a jumper over the dress, it creates a clean layered look without adding volume.
Rectangle — Try belting the cardigan over the dress to create shape at the waist. The full midi skirt adds movement and femininity to your lower half.
Inverted Triangle — The volume of the midi dress is your best friend here, adding fullness below the waist to balance broader shoulders. Keep the cardigan open and relaxed across the shoulders rather than structured.
Remember these are just suggestions for 'balancing' your body shape, take what works for you and skip what doesn't.
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