Need now ! 20 +summer dresses for lunch, dinner & Christmas Day.

It’s summer. It’s the silly season. It’s time for a dress.
I’m talking a dress for a long lazy lunch, a chic dinner or for Christmas Day.
You want to look jooshed up, polished but low key.
A little festive but relaxed.
This is not a big time cocktail dress but not an every day casual dress either.

The solution ?
A dress that is long – in a dramatic shape – over the knee or ankle length.
With puff sleeves. With ruffles and tiers. In a fit and flare shape. One shouldered.
The fashion edge is coming from the strong architectural shapes .
But you’re keeping the colours classic : navy, black, taupe, white of course.

Yes, in terms of colour I will allow a chic blue or, an orange or a bright green. Ha ! ( see below!)
Why?
Because you are not building a wardrobe of versatile separates in chic colours: , this is one off occasion dress that doesn’t need any styling.
Love a bold stripe dress or like this , a modern graphic print or a touch of floral here.
Keep away from pesky old fashioned prints and frumpy little florals (too tricky and ageing) ( But you know that) (Oh you don’t ? Keep reading The FiFi Report!)

Shoes?
Flat sandals look totally modern and chic. ( and did we mention comfortable?)
Rule of thumb: Flats always look right with a long maxi dress .
And mules or heels look best with a shorter or midi dress.
With a bright colour dress?
A camel /tan chunky flat or a metallic sandal will add a modern edge, some irony and stop it from looking too….much.
Yes, white or metallic silver or gold are perfect.
Of course black is fine if it’s sexy.

Accessories:
Go for a small clutch or shoulder bag in metallic, black or tan.
Throw on a major earring or a statement cuff otherwise keep it simple.
You are not a Christmas tree:  with glitter and everything going on !

Click on the links below ( and the slideshow ) for my picks of the best going out dresses to get you through the Christmas season . More on the SHOP pages

1. Halter Dress // 2. Block Sandals / 3. One Shoulder Dress // 4. Wing Earrings // 5. Proenza Dress// 6. Toteme Dress // 7. Chanel Bangle // 8. Gathered Halter Dress // 9. Chocolate Maxi Dress // 10. Navy Dress // 11. Tan Clutch // 12. Gold Bangle // 13. White Floral Dress // 14. Tan Sandal // 15.  Green Dress  //16. Gold Bag