The season of exposed skin is here, and although our usual summer activities like picnics in the park and days at the beach may be uncertain, we can still enjoy the summer fashionably soaking up the sun and working on our tans. Here are Voir’s top picks for our season summer dresses.

Shirtdress

The shirt dress, well the name speaks for itself this is a dress made from the classic shirt structure. The shirt dress is perfect for summer as it gives the work casual feel to the summer. This dress, like most summer dresses, is usually lightweight and white. Although the dress comes in the structure of a shirt, it can also be altered by the use of a belt or even a corset.

Dress: Zara Ripped Denim Shirt (£29.99)

Boots: Naked Wolfie Jupiter Black Leather (£257)

Sunglasses: Fendi Crystal F square sunglasses (£300)

Bag: Stella McCartney monogram utility belt bag (£635)

Scarf: Fendi Logo print silk scarf (£450)

Maxi Oversized

The staple of the summer the maxi dress, the appeal of the maxi dress comes from its long flowy nature. Typically, the dresses are usually formfitting but cut to flow loosely over the body. The maxi dress is the one and done of the summer as this is the easiest to wear and work both indoors and out.

Dress: Forte Forte Tiered Maxi Dress (£715)

Shoes: Maison Margiela Tabi 80mm platform sandals (£580)

Bag: Aranaz Cerise handbag (£175)

Sunglasses: Gucci black square sunglasses in acetate (£278)

Fit and Flared

The Fit and flare dress is a dress made of lightweight material that is usually fit up until the upper waist and flares for the rest of the length of it. The fit and flare is the perfect dress for the summer breeze as the material and cut allow for maximum circulation, and the flow of the dress in the wind is something straight out of rom-com movie scene.

Dress: House Of Stars puffball mini dress (£45)

Boots: Paris Texas embossed pull-on boots (£487)

Bag: Prada tonal logo plaque bowling bag (£1,630)

Sunglasses: Tom Ford Connor-02 (£289)

Earrings: Alessandra Rich crystal-embellished heart drop earrings (£310)

The Slip Dress

The slip dress usually silk and looks like something between a camisole and a nightgown has made it into the front row of the summer experience as the dress has become one of the trending dresses. This dress is perfect on its own but also works well with a white shirt.

Dress: Fleur Du Mal cowl neck slip dress (£692)

Trainers: Rombaut Boccaccio chunky boots in white synthetic leather (£315)

Bag: The Sant Furoshiki Leather box bag (£400)

Sunglasses: Balenciaga Shiny sunglasses in black and white zebra (£310)

Tiered Dress

The tiered dress is more like a baby doll dress but tiered. With this dress think Lolita and all those vibes. This dress is usually made of lightweight material, and the tiered nature makes the dress float away from the body. This allows the dress to have air circulation and perfect for summer weather.

Dress: ASOS EDITION broderie tiered maxi dress (£120)

Shoes: Simon Miller Blackout 110mm platform sandals (£456)

Bag: Miu Miu smooth leather bag (£1,380)

Sunglasses: Chimi Peach cat eye sunglasses (£90)

The Less Dress

When it comes to the less dress, less is more. If you don’t know by the less dress, I mean the strapless backless and any dress that has cut-outs. This dress is perfect for the summer season as the cut-outs give your body better shape. Also, during the heat, no one wants to be covered up.

Dress: I.AM.GIA Violet Dress (£55)

Shoes: London Rebel clear strap platform cork wedges in gold (£45)

Bag: Christian Dior pre-owned denim Saddle shoulder bag (£4,756)

Necklace: Princess Polly Baby necklace gold (£13)

Words by Precious Njoki

Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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Well ladies, if you’re one of the chosen ones and have not only managed to bag a boyfriend of your very own, but have also managed to hold him down, then you don’t have to worry about filling the big boyfriend shaped hole in your life on the 14th of February with a ‘Galentines’ night out or a self-pamper session. What you do have to worry about, however, is what to wear on the one night a year where PDA is globally accepted. We have the outfit inspiration on lockdown to get him to display his affection. Whether you’ve decided to have a night in with your beloved (wine) and him, or if you’re going to see a film (not to stereotype), or if you’ve really hit the jackpot and he’s taking you to a swanky bar, we’ve got you covered. You can thank us later!

Casual Day Date Outfit No.1

Coat: I.AM.GIA Castor Jacket (£157)

Top: I.AM.GIA Xena top (£47)

Skirt: Gauge81 Tuscany mini skirt (£230)

Boots: Public Desire Adalee White PU Statement Heeled Slough Over The Knee Boo (£44.99)

Bag: Off-White 2.8 Arrow Shoulder Bag (£1,135)

Earrings: Alessandra Rich Crystal heart drop earrings (£290)

Lipstick: Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick ($49)

Casual Day Date Outfit No.2

Jumper: Orseund Iris Cropped ribbed-knit turtleneck sweater (£525)

Coat: Orseund Iris Belted vegan leather jacket (£1,225)

Jeans: Mugler blue panelled tapered-leg jeans (£950)

Bag: Fendi brown leopard Mamma Baguette hand bag

Boots: Public Desire Slick Beige Croc Square Toe Block Heeled Ankle Boots (£39.99)

Earrings: Miu Miu Large Round Crystal Stud Earrings (£260)

Scarf: Red Valentino Optical V Scarf (£315)

Date Night Outfit No.1

Blouse: Orseund Iris Night Out open-back ruched satin blouse (£515)

Trousers: I.AM.GIA Colton Pant (£63)

Bracelet: Vivienne Westwood Orb Charm Bracelet (£120)

Bag: Christian Dior Trotter Saddle Tote (£3,131)

Boots: Fenty Black Corset Boots 105 (£820)

Date Night Outfit No.2

Dress: IVROSE High Neck Ruched Satin Dress (£21)

Boots: Pretty Little Thing Teal Western Thigh High Boots (£55)

Bag: STAUD Sasha zebra print shoulder bag (£290)

Earrings: Fendi Prints On motif earrings (£430)

Coat: I.AM.GIA Taipan Jackethttps://au.iamgia.com/products/taipan-jacket-black (£131)

Home Date Outfit 1

Skirt: Orseund Iris Gamine lace-up cotton-twill mini skirt (£785)

Jumper: Fenty Draped Cropped Pullover (£660)

Boots: Pretty Little Thing Black Block Heel Faux Suede Thigh High Sock Boots (£50)

Earrings: Alighieri Poet’s Muse Earrings (£335)

Home Date Outfit 2

Dress: Pretty Little Thing Rose Ruched Knit Dress (£25)

Socks: Dolls Kill Burn Book Crew Socks ($10)

Coffee Mug: eBay ‘Be Mine’ Retro Sweet Design Coffee Mug (£7.99)

Phone Case: Stella McCartney lips iPhone case (£48)

Scarf: Balenciaga Logo Jacquard Wool Scarf (£395)

Hair Comb: Gucci Crystal Tortoiseshell Resin hair comb (£225)

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

Cover by Katie Janes

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Casual Day Date Outfit No.1

Coat: I.AM.GIA Castor Jacket (£157)

Top: I.AM.GIA Xena top (£47)

Skirt: Gauge81 Tuscany mini skirt (£230)

Boots: Public Desire Adalee White PU Statement Heeled Slough Over The Knee Boo (£44.99)

Bag: Off-White 2.8 Arrow Shoulder Bag (£1,135)

Earrings: Alessandra Rich Crystal heart drop earrings (£290)

Lipstick: Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick ($49)

Casual Day Date Outfit No.2

Jumper: Orseund Iris Cropped ribbed-knit turtleneck sweater (£525)

Coat: Orseund Iris Belted vegan leather jacket (£1,225)

Jeans: Mugler blue panelled tapered-leg jeans (£950)

Bag: Fendi brown leopard Mamma Baguette hand bag

Boots: Public Desire Slick Beige Croc Square Toe Block Heeled Ankle Boots (£39.99)

Earrings: Miu Miu Large Round Crystal Stud Earrings (£260)

Scarf: Red Valentino Optical V Scarf (£315)

Date Night Outfit No.1

Blouse: Orseund Iris Night Out open-back ruched satin blouse (£515)

Trousers: I.AM.GIA Colton Pant (£63)

Bracelet: Vivienne Westwood Orb Charm Bracelet (£120)

Bag: Christian Dior Trotter Saddle Tote (£3,131)

Boots: Fenty Black Corset Boots 105 (£820)

Date Night Outfit No.2

Dress: IVROSE High Neck Ruched Satin Dress (£21)

Boots: Pretty Little Thing Teal Western Thigh High Boots (£55)

Bag: STAUD Sasha zebra print shoulder bag (£290)

Earrings: Fendi Prints On motif earrings (£430)

Coat: I.AM.GIA Taipan Jackethttps://au.iamgia.com/products/taipan-jacket-black (£131)

Home Date Outfit 1

Skirt: Orseund Iris Gamine lace-up cotton-twill mini skirt (£785)

Jumper: Fenty Draped Cropped Pullover (£660)

Boots: Pretty Little Thing Black Block Heel Faux Suede Thigh High Sock Boots (£50)

Earrings: Alighieri Poet’s Muse Earrings (£335)

Home Date Outfit 2

Dress: Pretty Little Thing Rose Ruched Knit Dress (£25)

Socks: Dolls Kill Burn Book Crew Socks ($10)

Coffee Mug: eBay ‘Be Mine’ Retro Sweet Design Coffee Mug (£7.99)

Phone Case: Stella McCartney lips iPhone case (£48)

Scarf: Balenciaga Logo Jacquard Wool Scarf (£395)

Hair Comb: Gucci Crystal Tortoiseshell Resin hair comb (£225)

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

Cover by Katie Janes

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Before we brace 2020, and at the cusp of a new decade, we ought to pause for some reflection, and set personal goals for future-us, i.e. the best version of ourselves who we will inevitably transform into by this time next year. Be your resolutions revolving career milestones, relationships or general traits and behaviour, it’s important to find realistic ways to manifest those wishes in everyday life. And what better way to express one’s feelings and aspirations than fashion?

The clothes you wear significantly affect your confidence, your motivation and self-assurance. Whether buying a colourful new exercise outfit or investing in high-quality pieces, style changes play a role in our personal growth, as we have learned from years of watching makeover montages.

Personally, setting aesthetic goals for myself is always directly linked to the state of mind I wish to project. And at this point in time, I need a change. Perhaps it’s the end of the year, the looming new decade or just my general mood, but my neutral-tone, simple-cut oversize-me chic feels like it needs an update. Not that I ceased to imagine my Scandinavian lifestyle blogger alter ego, but before I go parading the slogan , that archetypal 2010’s minimalism needs a little something extra.

The day I laid my eyes on Alessandra Rich’s crystal-embellished heart-drop earrings, I realised that I was craving for maximalism. And apparently, I wasn’t the only one, seeing as maximalist influences grew increasingly present on runways and high street fashion: opulently embellished buttons, oversized jewellery, brooches, vivid colour combinations and shiny metallic fabrics have long made centre stage, and are present everywhere.

My favourite interpretations of the trend can be seen in the latest collections of Attico, Rotate Birger Christensen, Dodo Bar Or and Ganni, all brands led by entrepreneurial women creatives, who managed to reimagine power dressing but Make it Fashion. Channelling a millennial pretty in pink, these brands modernise classic 80’s aesthetic and turn it to ready-to-wear cabaret glamour, full of vinyl, feathers and crystals, oh my!

If you don’t really see yourself as the embodiment of Samantha Jones had she been on Dynasty, fear not, as on the quieter side of the maximalist spectrum, you may find what I would refer to as the Cool Auntie look: traditional wardrobe staples, like classic suits and cardigans with an embellished buttons, bejewelled hair accessories or a minimalist sling dresses in a neon green leopard print.

While sporting these statement pieces might feel intimidating at first, I find that my inhibition is diminished at the sight of what the image of a new maximalist woman represents: confidence, elegance, humour and playfulness – the exact type of energy I resolved to manifest in 2020.

Words by Maya Avram

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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