Now Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner, this means sunny days, holidays, exploring new countries and different cuisines and sitting with a cocktail watching the world go in some exotic location or cool metropolitan city. This also means it's time to refresh my wardrobe and go shopping!
My travels this year involves a city break in Lisbon very soon, then a trip to Milan, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como to soak up the Italian culture. In August we are off to revisit Iceland on a movie location tour, taking my son who is studying special effects at university. October brings a trip to New York and Boston to celebrate a big birthday for my husband. I am also very excited to be invited on a press trip to Hamburg where I will be writing about this interesting and vibrant city.
So with all this travelling in mind, my wardrobe could do with a serious revamp. My go to item of clothing for most of my travels is a dress. I love wearing pretty feminine dresses especially in the Summer and team them with Fit Flops, wedges or boots for a funky look. When it gets cooler, I layer my dresses with little cami tops underneath, cardigans, tights or leggings. So with this in mind, here is my Summer dress wish list for 2017.
Colour block dress by Esprit £69
This colour block dress by Esprit is made of linen and will keep you cool in the Summer heat. Easy to dress up or down it's lightweight, and I love the burnt orange colour with the flared skirt. Definitely, the dress for a smart lunch out, this 50's style dress has an air of film stars of yesteryear. I'd team it with a navy clutch, cute pumps and a classic navy cardigan. A great dress for Milan or the Italian lakes.
The sightseeing dress
Red floral print tea dress by Joy £45
This timeless tea dress in a vibrant floral print is fully lined and cut for a flattering fit. The detail is in the fitted bodice, elasticated back and self-tie waist as well as the exotic flower print. Perfect for sightseeing, coffee with friends and date nights. I'd wear this around Lisbon checking out the cool little shops.
The special occasion dress
Mid blue organza dress by Yumi £55
The easy to wear day dress
Easy to wear jersey dress by Esprit £39
This easy to wear day dress is ideal when you want to throw on an outfit and know it will be comfy and flattering each time. Made of cotton jersey, it's a dress you can equally wear browsing in bookstores, checking out the interesting flea markets, or to the beach.
Tell me do you have a perfect Summer dress? What do you think of the dresses I have chosen?
