Close your eyes for a moment. Picture a warm summer’s day, the sun kissing your shoulders. You come upon a lush, green hill covered in colorful wildflowers, their scent hanging thickly in the air. A lovely woman comes over the crest of the hill. She is radiant and smiling, the breeze playing with her hair. She bends to pick the wildflowers as she trips happily down the hill. As she nears you, you feel she is someone you have always wanted to meet, yet you see a glimmer of yourself in her as well. She is a warm, kindred spirit, perhaps even the best version of yourself.
Gentle Fawn Gypsy Boho Dress, Bag by Chen & Derington and bracelets by Skiss
In this little scene, what is she wearing? What are you wearing as you watch her?
Probably a sundress!
When you think about it, sundresses probably make up nearly half of our summer wardrobes. After all, they are perfect for summer; they keep us cool with one layer while letting us get some sun; they can be dressed up for a wedding or summer party with wedges, flats, or heels; dressed down for the beach or a casual lunch with flip-flops or sandals. Certain sundresses can even pair with booties for an edgier style. Sundresses come in all kinds of styles: long, short, strapless, ruffled, fitted, flowy…the list goes on and on. They come in all sorts of amazing prints, from animal to Aztec. The ways in which to accessorize your sundress has almost the same infinite possibilities: a long necklace, a choker, or layered pieces; bangle bracelets or a cuff; statement earrings or simple hoops; a great clutch or a must-have handbag. Undoubtedly, part of the charm of the sundress is its versatility. They truly are a blank page upon which to write our story.
Olive + Oak Bandana Dress
Necklace and Bracelet by Chan Luu and Tote by Star Mela
But that is not the only reason why we are in love with the sundress. Versatility may be part of their charm, but what makes them magical is how they make us feel. Sundresses make us feel pretty. Feminine. Playful. Sassy. Enchanting. They can be liberating; for which of us hasn’t spun in a circle in the sun, watched the skirt of our sundress billow outwards while feeling a soothing breeze on our legs, and landed in a giggling heap in the soft grass? They make us think of the warmth, excitement, and joy of summer.
Dress by Olive + Oak, Necklace by Hila and Bag by Chen & Derington
Gwena Dress by Tart Collections, Bag by Buco and bracelets by Rosa Gonzales
Bracelet and Necklace by Brighton Collectibles and Tote by Star Mela
BB Dakota Olive Polka Dot Dress
Earrings by Kendra Scott and Bag by Brighton Collectibles
Expand your sundress horizons. The possibilities are endless: there is a sundress for every style, every story. Most of all, feel beautiful and enchanting!
American Quilt Dress by Sanctuary
Tote by Star Mela and Bracelet by Chan Luu
We hope that we inspired you on this beautiful Friday afternoon!!
Enjoy the weekend!
xo
Inspire Me!!
written by Kelsea King, model is Brittany Krugh