You are almost guaranteed to stand out wearing all black in summer. I shot this girl a year or so ago and never forgot her. Looks aside, the simple black dress and beat up cowboy boots made this style her own.
Try: Wildfox Atlantis wrap dress or Free People’s Raglan dress.
The skirt is a nod to origami and menswear. Fans of Opening Ceremony and Dover Street Market should dig this. Tip: Get a men’s shirt in XL and tie the sleeves at the waist. I tried this once and it works (after two or three attempts).
Try: Free People’s Stella self tie skirt or this angled pocket skirt from Need Supply (on sale).
Anti-floral print dresses, a welcome change to the usual. I beg companies to offer more unusual prints. Tip: Keep accessories simple (or none) to avoid competing.
Try: Topshop’s Daydreaming dress, Mary Katrantzo’s Forest dress (on sale) or this graphic bomber dress from Asos.