Summer Dresses and Jumpsuits

Linen, Viscose or Jersey: The Fabric of a Summer Dress

In high heat, it's the fibre that determines the comfort of a dress. Linen, made from the stem of a plant where France is the world's top producer, absorbs a lot of moisture without looking wet and dries quickly: the Guess Bria dress is made from it, featuring that natural crinkle which can be embraced or smoothed out with a steam iron. Viscose, made from wood cellulose, has a fluid drape and a cool feel on the skin, making it ideal for long, bohemian dresses. Jersey made from cotton, a soft and stretchy knit, produces t-shirt dresses like the Pieces Ria, easy to wear from morning to night. A lined dress gains opacity but loses a bit of coolness.

Printed Midi, Bohemian or Beach Dress: Three Silhouettes

Each cut caters to a moment of summer. The midi dress, stopping mid-calf, covers enough for the city and the office: the collaboration between Regatta and Irish designer Orla Kiely, known for her graphic stem and leaf patterns, offers a printed version. The bohemian dress, loose with ruffles or puff sleeves, is the signature of Desigual, a brand established in Barcelona in 1984, renowned for its abundant prints, like the Silviboho. The beach dress, such as the Regatta Avorno, slips over a still-wet swimsuit and rolls up at the bottom of a bag without suffering. Short flutter dresses, like the Noella Latania, add movement with each step.

Long Jumpsuit or Playsuit: How to Choose

The jumpsuit combines the top and bottom into one piece: you slip it on like a dress, but it keeps your legs free for biking, stairs, or sitting on the grass for a picnic. The long version, with wide legs, is easy to dress up for dinner; the playsuit, shorter, remains the coolest in hot weather. A belt cinches in the waist and structures the silhouette, as seen on the jumpsuit Only Asta. The delicate point remains the length of the torso: too short, it pulls at the crotch; too long, it billows at the waist. Button-front or zip-back models are easier to remove than those that go over the head.

The Selection

Skirts have their own page:

• Skirts, flowy or denim.

The summer wardrobe is completed with sandals, swimsuits, sunglasses, hats and caps, bags, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, all found on the summer page.

New Arrivals and Good Deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dress length should I choose based on my silhouette?

A midi dress that stops just below the knee elongates tall silhouettes and remains stylish everywhere. Petite women often prefer a length above the knee or a long split dress to avoid cutting the leg mid-height.

Is a linen dress transparent?

Light and fine linen can show undergarments in direct sunlight. A lined dress at the skirt level, or a nude underskirt, resolves this issue without sacrificing the coolness of the fibre.

How do I wash a viscose dress without shrinking it?

Viscose doesn’t handle heat and vigorous spinning well: hand wash or use a delicate cycle at thirty degrees, with light spin, then dry on a hanger away from sunlight. The tumble dryer is to be avoided, as it shortens the fabric.

What summer dress is best for a curvy figure?

A wrap dress or one with a defined waist, in a flowing material that doesn’t cling, shapes the silhouette without compressing it. KAFFE Curve, the plus-size line from Danish brand KAFFE, features these cuts with subtle prints.

What dress should I wear for a summer wedding?

A fluid midi dress, in viscose or chiffon, plain or with a small print, suits most summer ceremonies. One should avoid white, which is reserved for the bride, and beach dresses, which are too casual for the occasion.