Summer time and the livin’ is easy. This beautiful line reminds us that in the few precious months of summer life progresses at a slower pace, and we are immediately drenched in sun rays, beach days, and outdoor living.
In the wintertime you can always add on more layers to protect you from the cold. However, in the summertime you can only take off so many layers of clothing before you border a line of indecency. So, the big question is: what can you wear during warmer weather that will keep looking and feeling cool?
One of the first things that come to mind is a dress. The dress is the holy grail of women’s clothing because it is easy, breezy, and there are so many different dress silhouettes (shift, drop waist, A-line, shirtwaist, etc.). But the key objective about a dress is that it is ONE singular item. Seems like an obvious statement, but what I mean by this is that when picking out an outfit that involves the dress, all you need is the dress. You don’t have to pick out a matching top, or pants that actually fit well rather than giving you a muffin-top. Every woman should have at least one light-weight, brightly colored summer dress you can shimmy on when the weather is boiling outside. Because odds are you’ll feel cool in a hot dress.
Another fun factor about summer dresses is that there is a dress for any occasion. Need a dress for a girls’ night out? No problem. Need a dress for an interview? Piece of cake. Also, simple dresses can be incredibly versatile by mixing and matching jewelry, shoes, even changing up your perfume can give the dress an entirely new aura.
Personally, I believe that one of the best feelings in the world is when you step into a new dress. Immediately you become enveloped in the world of this fantastic dress and what it can be combined with to fit any occasion. If I add a belt I can wear it to work! If I add some tights I can wear it in the winter! Not to mention that dresses are fabulous for when you are stuck in traffic on your way to work in 99 degree weather, because you will not arrive to the workplace with a lovely sweat band around your waist from your wool work pants. Instead your legs will enjoy a sun kissed caress from a cool summer breeze.
There’s a reason why the saying goes “dress to impress.” A dress is perfect for any occasion; it’s easy, simple, and elegant. It’s time to toss aside those under-butt bearing, high-waist cut-off shorts you’ve been donning since Coachella. Time to cover up those buns and try something a little more classic. Choose your good friend: the dress.
Written by: Kailyn Wolf