“On sultry summer days or when you have to pack some versatile, easy, wrinkle-free options, a knit fit-and-flare dress will always keep its shape,” says Heather Shimokawa, vice president for fashion direction at Bloomingdale’s. For more breathability, consider a looser weave or crochet style.
“When you have to pack some versatile, easy, wrinkle-free options, a knit fit-and-flare dress will always keep its shape.”
Wrinkles are inevitable in swishier fabrics like silk and jersey, but Shimokawa has a tip: “Steer clear of solids in silks and instead opt for some texture or a darker ground print.”
“On extra humid days, I love a breezy, tiered or textured fabric like cotton eyelet or voile,” Shimokawa adds—a solution for those uninterested in clingier fabrics in sweltering heat.
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A color-block knit dress is gorgeous as casual wedding-guest attire or for a night out.