Dress on point

“Over the years, I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.” — Yves Saint Laurent

It’s a cardinal rule that every woman should have an ample amount of dresses in her closet. There should be five at the most, in varying prints, sizes and silhouettes. We all know the undisputable rule of the Little Black Dress (LBD) that transcends time and space — perfect for the office, cocktail hour, dinner party or even a wedding. Dresses are a timeless closet essential as they carry an air of femininity, one that is both attractive and enduring.

With spring in full swing, and Harare eagerly waiting for full blown summer, we cannot help but anticipate outdoor braais, brunches, parties and, of course, the occasional girls’ get together. With Edgars’ exciting Spring/Summer 2015 range, there is nothing short of Summer fun with their assorted range of dresses, fit for any occasion. Here are our top five picks:

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The Denim Shirt Dress

Denim is always a casual favourite, either as a pair of jeans or a denim shirt. Channelling the denim shirt dress under the Kelso & Free2BU ranges is perfect for the urban fashion lover. Style the dress to a street wear persona either cinched in at the waist with a bold belt, or laid back with black leggings. The denim shirt dress is versatile and easy to wear but still carries a stylish identity.

The Little Black Dress

Undoubtedly a staple for the modern woman, and unmistakeably chic! The little black dress (LBD) has graced the fashion pages for decades and will be around for even more decades to come! Nothing is more daring than a perfect LBD in the right size; one that captures the essence of a woman’s silhouette and confidence. The Kelso LBD epitomises both the office and happy hour with lace detailing that is both modern and classy.

Printed Shift Dress

We can’t help but capture the essence of fun, light and easy breezy when it comes to the Kelso Casual Monochrome Shift dress, which has comfort written all over it! Perfect for a sunny day out (and even more daring for a festival); this little frock does not disappoint but is simply oh-so-perfect!

The Little White Dress (LWD)

The little white dress has become the unconventional basic. Forget weddings and church events reserved strictly for white, but bring it out to the modern up-tempo of crisp clean whites, that have moved from being conservative and reserved to actually being contemporary and chic. The Kelso LWD has a bonus factor for its incorporation of crotchet (which could be viewed as a lace overlay by some), but it sets it above from just being a plain white dress.

Stripes and Prints

Nothing can complete a closet better than a good investment in stripes and print! Both are equally versatile and both are equally flattering to a woman’s body (if chosen according to the right structure and fit). Stripes and print are perfect to add a little more colour to your everyday look and to also create balance with bolder pieces at your disposal. The Kelso S/S 2015 range gives you horizontal stripes and graphic print dresses that are for any age but perfect to incorporate into work wear.

So this summer, the options are endless when it comes to choosing a dress for each day of the week and with a variety of styles to select from. Edgars Stores Zimbabwe gives the modern woman both classy and contemporary options in an array of bold prints, basic hues and casual street style.

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