The end of the summer, with the dancing temperatures and the heat still holding sway, requires us to review our clothing. We need clothes that are strategic, cool and suitable for a variety of situations, even the back to work that is just around the corner. Fortunately, we already have the solution: loose, light dresses combine comfort and femininity and allow us to sport fresh, relaxed styles from evening to morning.
Why we like them so much is easy to say: they are soft on the skin, easy to wear, able to make us feel cared for without constricting us. In summer they are great allies, because thanks to the cool fabrics and fluid volumes they allow us to move freely to face the heat and the sultry days without sacrificing style.
The models, then, are many. There are those in colour block, for those who want to be daring, those basic and minimal, in colours and cuts, and those with bright prints, for those who embody the perfect mood of the season. We have selected a few to wear now and until the end of summer. Let's discover them together.
Loose, light dresses: the models to wear for the end of summer
You only need one garment to have a comfortable, yet chic and glamorous look, as long as it is a floaty, loose and light dress. The models, as we have anticipated, are many and can be worn both in leisure time and for the return to the office, but with a more relaxed mood.
Among our favourites is the chemisier dress, but in an oversize version, a revisited classic that can be worn from morning to evening. A belt at the waist is enough for a feminine look, or it can be worn open, over a light top and trousers, for a street and glamorous outfit.
Then there is thetrapeze dress, which lightly hugs the silhouette without ever constricting it. It is perfect for hot, sultry days and can be mixed and matched with many accessories. We recommend plain-coloured models for those who like a basic look, and patterned ones for those who want to be daring.
For evening and leisure time thedress with flounces and ruffles remains a certainty. The fullness in these models finds movement and romanticism that lightens the outfit even more.
If it's practicality you're after for the end of summer, then we recommend opting for the linen or cotton maxi dress, a cool, breathable and easy-to-fold model, if you have trips planned for the end of the month. You can wear it with flat slippers, for a more relaxed look, or with medium-heeled sandals to give it a touch of elegance.
How to choose end-of-summer dresses and how to match them
The secret lies in the choice of fabrics, especially at this time of year when the heat is still on. So opt for linen, light cotton or viscose.
Also keep an eye on colours: white remains timeless and can be replaced with neutral shades such as beige, sand or ivory. Space is also given to prints, vitamin and pastel colours.
How to combine loose and light dresses? These garments go well with everything, but during the day they go perfectly with flat sandals or espadrilles and a shopper bag. Add a wide-brimmed hat to create the perfect holiday look, even if you're in town. In the evening, add a belt at the waist, opt for a sandal with a low or medium heel and embellish with gold or silver jewellery.
Still undecided on what look to wear? Take a look at our selection of loose and light dresses, which you will find at the end of this article, and get inspired for your end-of-summer outfits.
