A is the cornerstone of most summer wardrobes. On days when you want to get ready in a hurry, it’s the ultimate ready-made outfit that requires very little styling – the only thing you really need to consider is what shoes to pair with your chosen sundress. Midi-dresses and chunky sandals have been a winning combination for several summers, however if you want to experiment with some new silhouettes this year there are a number of fashion-forward shapes that are just as effortless.
Flat shoes continue to reign supreme, with the ballet slipper trend appearing in the collections of high-street and designer brands alike, meanwhile Mary-Janes are proving particularly popular thanks to Chanel’s take on the pump. A simple flat is a handy way of balancing out some of the more directional dress shapes that have emerged for , such as exaggerated bubble-hem minis and minimalist that have a bustle-like gathering on the hips and a corset-inspired bustier. Nineties looks were up 42 per cent for , and it was also the most searched-for tag on fashion search engine Tagwalk, as designers across all four cities were inspired by the late ’s elegant, pared-back wardrobe.
The easiest way to master this mood is to wear a black maxi dress with no frills or embellishment with a pair of sandals fastened with thin, floss-like straps looped over the foot. For those after something a little more statement making, perhaps the Noughties is more your decade. Chloé’s new creative director Chemen.