Feel-good dresses are my ticket out of my sartorial slump
Follow fashion editor Penny Goldstone's monthly fashion musings in this column...
Follow fashion editor Penny Goldstone's monthly fashion musings in this column...
fLast month, I confessed that the lockdown had stolen my fashion identity, leaving me in a permanent loungewear rut. But finally, finally, I feel like I'm coming out of it.
I suspect timing is everything. Boris announced his roadmap yesterday, the sun is finally shining, giving us a hint that spring is on the way, and crucially, the spring/summer collections are starting to drop.
I've always been a summer woman at heart, I am never happier than when I can wear as little as possible (no not that kind of little, get your mind out of the gutter).
You just can't the ease of a throw-on dress, paired with sandals and a cute bag. You really don't need anything else to be put together in summer - plus the lazy person is me loves the fact that there is no outfit planning required.
Now I can the new collections appearing on my favourite sites (RIP physical stores), and it's gotten me super hopeful and excited.
It's no surprise really, as feel-good dresses were one of the biggest summer fashion trends to come off the virtual catwalk last season.
Weirdly foreshadowing our loungewear/lockdown fatigue, designers such as Molly Goddard, Rodarte, Christopher John Rogers, Simone Rocha and Jacquemus are serving up some dreamy, extravagant dresses that scream escapism. Think over-the-top tulle ballgowns, acid-hued florals, ribbon detailing, feel-good colours and puff sleeves galore.
Here are three extravagant frocks I've got my eye on for summer.
Needless to say, it doesn't matter what you invite me to come 21st June. Whether it's a casual BBQ or a pub lunch, rest assured I'll be turning up in my glad rags, and I won't be feeling the slightest bit overdressed.
