Forget your legs, this summer is all about flashing your collarbones in a Bardot style dress.
Taking inspiration from Hollywood pin up Brigitte Bardot, the shoulder showing style, also know as off-the-shoulder, is easy to wear and flattering for all shapes. Plus, you can enjoy line free tanning, what’s not to love?
Model wears: Orange midi dress, £50; Gold sandals, £40, both Long Tall Sally 0800 107 8826 longtallsally.com
An off-the-shoulder dress will complete your festival wardrobe this summer. Without strap marks to worry about, you can party all day long in the knowledge that your clavicles are evenly bronzing. This pretty floral style from Topshop will look great with a tan ankle boot and and a fringed across-the-body bag.
Red with blue flowers, £39, Topshop 0344 984 0264 topshop.com
This jade maxi is a real gem. A longer style dress doubles brilliantly as a beach cover up when your legs are feeling the rays. This lightweight fabric will keep you feeling – and looking – cool and the crochet detail turns up the style heat to scorching.
Green ruffle maxi, £45, JD Williams 0345 071 9018 jdwilliams.co.uk
Wrap up the boho look with this denim dress from Monsoon. Luckily for us the boho trend continues to be a hit for summer so embrace your inner hippy chick with this simple strapless style. Layer with a crochet gilet and team with round shades for a look that’s far out.
Denim with navy embroidery, £45, Monsoon 0203 372 3052 monsoon.co.uk
Gingham has been the print du jour this season. From tops to trousers and accessories these little checks have packed a serious style punch. Avoid looking too Daisy Duke in this pretty mini, by teaming with metallic flats and oversized earrings, keeping the look more fabulous than down on the farm.
Black and white gingham, £24.99, New Look 0344 499 6690 newlook.com
Keep it casual with this denim dress from Evans. Perfect for lazy weekends, team with white plimsolls or tan sandals for a laid back look. If you want to show off your waist, belt with a tassel tie and top off your look with a straw fedora.
Denim with front buttons, £48, Evans 0344 984 0262 evans.co.uk
Ruffle necklines are great for adding volume to your top half, so this stylish strapless dress is perfect for those with smaller boobs. A real figure flatterer; the horizontal stripes will slim your tummy whilst the tiered sleeve will compliment upper arms – and the affordable price tag will please your bank manager.
Red and blue vertical stripe, £16, Matalan 0333 004 4444 matalan.co.uk
This multi-coloured, deckchair stripe bardot dress from Simply Be will get you noticed for all the right reasons. Bold stripes have been the stripe of choice this season and are the perfect accompaniment to your summer tan. Choose simple, fine jewellery to accessorise and let this shoulder baring dress do the talking.
Red and blue horizontal stripe, £25, Simply Be 0345 071 9018 simplybe.co.uk
Sew up this season with this bold embroidered dress from F&F at Tesco. Perfect to layer with faded skinny jeans, over a bikini at the beach, or simply on its own. Homespun embroidery continues to be a big trend, so pull on this wonderful weave.
White with floral embroidery, £18, F&F at Tesco 0800 323 4050 tesco.com
Be bold in this bright red dress from Next. The draped sleeves will keep you cool and comfortable whilst the coloured embroidery will keep you bang on trend. Wear with contrast colour wedges and a bright headscarf for a simply stunning look.
Red with embroidery trim, £38, Next 0333 777 8000 next.co.uk
Summer black is most definitely back for 2017. This crochet detail style will happily take you from the beach to the bar with just the swap of a shoe. Multi-purpose holiday looks are key to make the most out of your luggage allowance and you’ll get maximum mileage from this Anna Scholz mini.
Black crochet detail, £156, Anna Scholz 020 3384 0305 annascholz.com
Pick up this pretty perfect peasant-style dress from Miss Selfridge. The tassel tie detail brings extra style appeal to the neckline and the embroidered column will help to elongate your frame. As happy in the city or at the beach, accessorise yours with a basket bag and seventies shades.
Blue embroidery with tassel tie, £30, Miss Selfridge 0344 984 0263 missselfridge.com
Choose this smart style to update your work wardrobe. With extra style points for the tie detail sleeves, it makes office dressing a simple job. To give it more of a fashion edge, swap the tie waist for a corset style belt and add block heels for a look that’s pure class.
Pale blue tie waist, £38, Dorothy Perkins 0344 984 0261 dorothyperkins.com
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