The dress. The little black dress, the house dress, the floral dress, the one you twirl in, the tight-fitting, the mini dress…. there are so many cute summer dresses at Tobi to choose from. And let’s face it, the perfect dress can satisfy any nomadic tendency. So here are five dresses to wear and when.
The Little Black Dress
Not a seasonal color, black is chic any time of the year. And a LBD will never go out of fashion. It can be easily packed and worn on your next adventure with your girlfriends. So pack a little black dress for that night out on the town. You will look perfect. Check out the Coco Dress by Noumenon. Ethically Produced in Lithuania. This LBD is sultry heels yet still playful enough for sandals or a biker bootie. (This one is a keeper for the fall with a biker jacket.)
The Summer Floral
A girl’s brunch, a summer wedding, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or a romantic trip to a bed and breakfast in Mendocino will give your floral dress a reason to shine. We love The Manjari Dress in White by Daughters of India Slow made and fair trade, handcrafted ethically in India, this dress will stun in the sun. Pair it with minimal summer jewelry for a casual look.
The Lady In Red
A red dress screams confidence, and it is genuinely worn anywhere color. It is bold and bright and can be paired with browns, blacks, whites, and other neutral shoes. We are in love with this La Ligne Vivian Dress. Mainly because the bodice is so sophisticated, but the dress has pockets! Wear this on a day trip to the countryside or a beachfront picnic. Add some high heels and turn this daytime dress into an evening stunner. Former Vogue editors Valerie Macaulay and Meredith Melling, and Molly Howard, rag & bone’s former head of business development, went from stripes to dresses and perfected them along with supporting women and slow fashion. They have made the perfect iconic dress.
The Lady Who Lounges
Homebound, balcony-friendly, work-from-home attire has loosened up. We think this dress by Numi is the perfect wake-up and work, then play dress. Check it out on the Numi website in moss green.
Sustainably crafted with women’s bodies, the planet, and conscious creating in mind, Numi supports women from the underwear out. Check out their basics.
The Cool Auntie
You are the coolest Auntie. Able to leap small toddlers in a single bound. Then jump rope, trampoline, and all in a fabulous dress that was made for Auntie time in sneakers and those adult outings in sandals. Here is a dress for your rugged lifestyle, you superhero you… We think the Ollie mini dress by eco-warriors Christy Dawn is the IT dress to ride a coaster in with your minis and, later, hit the nightclub.
Dress The Part Sustainably This Summer
There are some fantastic companies putting effort into sustainable materials, ethical manufacturing, and work conditions and creating beautiful dresses that show off your soft feminine side while reinforcing your strength. Enjoy our summer finds, and remember to recycle, consign and reuse your Summer gear.
