When you’re working in scorching summer temperatures, there are only a few garments you can rely on to get you through the day without feeling rushed, and of course, Laura Harrier has picked two of the chicest, heatwave-proof pieces currently on sale for her trip to sunny Milan.
Harrier’s choice of dress features a lightweight ruched dress and thin spaghetti straps, a clever design trick for all-day comfort. With a floaty skirt and mid-calf cut, the on-trend dress ensures constant ventilation to combat the hot Italian sun, while providing an elegant finish that will keep you looking neat all day. Pairing her ruched dress with another summery staple, Harrier opted for on-trend pale blue Mary Jane flats to go with her dark black dress. With their flat finish and buckle strap detailing, the Mary Jane shoe trend is one of the most chic and comfortable styles on the market this season.
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While Harrier picked the right venue to show off the new shirred dress trend, London fashionistas, working in slightly chillier weather, have already been embracing this season’s summer trend. Offering a form-fitting silhouette in the most comfortable way, the shirred dress trend features ribbing on the bodice that hugs the body without restricting it, making it an easy choice for hot summer days.
The easiest outfit to throw on this summer. Read on to see our edit of the best ruched dresses and Mary Jane shoes.
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This affordable dress also comes in a red and blue floral print.
Idea
Uma Patent Leather Mary Jane Flats
This pretty pale blue shade will be everywhere this summer.
Nobody’s Child
Black Shirred Bandeau Annie Midi Dress
The shirred bandeau dress trend has got to be the most comfortable style on the market right now.
Le Monde Beryl
Creased Patent Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
It has a cushioned insole that makes walking comfortable.
Dawn
Ischia shirred organic cotton voile midi dress
I always come back to Doen for elegant summer dresses.
Pull & Bear
velvet ballet flats
Also available in brown and pink, blue and green.
Dawn
Emaretta tie-detail shirred gingham organic cotton voile midi dress
Add some vibrant colour to your summer wardrobe.
Jeffrey Campbell
Moira Mary Jane Flats
Wear it with jeans or a flowy skirt.
The thin straps fasten at the back with a cute bow.
Cos
Pleated Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
The square toe design gives it a sophisticated finish.
Damson Madder
Pia midi dress
It has an adjustable strap so you can style it to your liking.
Zara
Leather ballet flats
The red colour trend continues this season.
A faithful
La Canella shirred checked linen midi dress
The design features shirring at the waist to accentuate the silhouette.
Loeffler Randall
Leonie bow-embellished leather flats
The ribbon detail adds a cute touch.
