SO MANY CHOICES, SO LITTLE TIME. Bold patterns, bright colours and interesting textures will convince you to toss away heavy garb and drab garments in favour of light, bright and fun dresses this summer. Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with a wide variety of sleeve options. Everything from cap sleeves to cuffs are currently trending. But if you have given the cold shoulder to the cold-shoulder style sleeve, you will want to give this trendy cut-out a try ASAP. Regardless of where you find yourself on the style spectrum, from cool conservative to boho-chic, this summer your casual dress options are plentiful.

Add some whimsy with this blue lagoon-coloured pairing: a Làgreme necklace and plus-size bracelet, handmade by Miani Venetian Jewelry.

When the evening cools off, toss on one of these beautiful wraps from Massimo Ravinale.

The Faenza floral-pattern scarf is made of silk.

The Tuscan-reminiscent Campagna Toscana scarf is made of silk.

From Cartise and available at Apropos, this watercolour floral print sleeveless A-line dress, with mesh neckline and scalloped hem detail, is perfect for summer office wear.

A belted stretch satin shirtdress, from Hale Bob, features adjustable sleeve length and pockets. Available at Juniper Dress.

A perennial favourite, animal print continues to bring out the beast in all of us. This Malene Birger dress is available at Hangar9.

You’ll be a colourful vision in this abstract print dress with cold-shoulder detail from Cartise; available at Apropos.

Designed by Mi Jong Lee, this sleek dress features a striking custom ombré print and is available at Hangar9.

Breeze effortlessly through summer in this cool knit jersey dress by Fresh FX designer Elisa Dolente. It’s available at Frankly Scarlett.

The Dana Dress from Oh My Gauze is the perfect outdoor festival dress. It is available at Buttons and Bows.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

APROPOS
227-A Colborne Street, Port Stanley
519-782-9955 • www.facebook.com/apropos5

BOUTIQUE FIRENZE
3 - 189 Adelaide Street South
519-649-4122 • www.boutiquefirenze.ca

BUTTONS AND BOWS
131 Michigan Avenue, Point Edward
519-491-1412 • www.buttons-and-bows.ca

FRANKLY SCARLETT
551 Richmond Street
519-672-9414
197 Main Street, Port Stanley
519-782-3601 • www.franklyscarlett.ca

HANGAR9
620 Richmond Street
519-672-0073 • www.hangar9.ca

JUNIPER DRESS
655 Fanshawe Park Road West
519 472-0909 • www.juniperdress.com