Wardrobe Essentials: dresses and jumpsuits/overalls

The summer has finally arrived!
It's time to wear dresses and jumpsuits again! :)


some inspirations:

                                   # the LBD (Little Black Dress):  black
                                      - material: cotton, jersey (doesn't crumble to easy)
                                      - favorite brands: - cheap: H&M, Asos
                                                                 - more expensive: Twist & Tango, Shopbop, Net-a-porter
                                      - my tips for buying: - "Audrey Hepburn"-like
                                                                     - sleeveless or with a very short sleeve
                                                                     - midi-length (a little higher than your knees)
                                                                     - not too tight (you should be able to sit with your dress) 

                                                                   sources: Pinterest
                                                  

                                  # shoulder strap dress: black, white, print
                                     - material: cotton, jersey
                                     - favorite brands: Zara, Maison Scotch, Mango, Michael Stars
                                     - my tips for buying: - slim straps that vary in length
                                                                    - be fitted wide

                                                                   source: Pinterest

                                 # embroided dress: white
                                    - material: cotton
                                    - favorite brands: Free People, SuiteBlanco, J.Crew
                                    - my tips for buying: - embroidery shouldn't be overpowering/almost invisible
                                                                   - midi length
                                                                   - not too tight 


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                                # the ball gown/ maxi dress
I'm not giving you tips here because everybody has an individual taste.
But I think it comes helpful to have at least one dress for occasions like balls, graduation, weddings.
I like it simple and understated. A great brand would be J.Crew.
For my graduation years ago I wore a beautiful red dress without much details.

                                # jumpsuit/overall: various plain colors (blue, red...), print
                                  - material: cotton, jersey
                                  - favorite brands: Zara, Maison Scotch, Asos, Isabel Marant, Lipsy London
                                  - my tips for buying: - loose fit
                                                                 - overall: - I prefer black or print
                                                                               - not too wide on your ankle
                                                                               - slim, camisole-like shoulder-strap (see picture)                                                                           - short jumpsuit: - I love printed versions
                                                                                           - wide shoulder straps (see picture)


                                             Sources: Pinterest