10 Cool-Girl Ways to Wear a Sundress This Summer
If there’s one thing we want to wear when the sun is shining and the humidity is nearly unbearable, it’s an easy, light-colored sundress. Of course, everyone else usually has the exact same idea. So, when you’re surrounded by people wearing similar styles and the heat makes outerwear options impossible, how do you stand out in the monotonous dress-clad crowd?
Evidently, our favorite style stars do not have the very same issue. No matter how standard their summer dress may be, they always find a way to make it their own. Just this week, Kendall Jenner upped her salmon-hued dress with a pair of matching sunnies, Gigi Hadid layered a black bra under a white slip, and Chanel Iman went all out with fringe. Click through to see the very best ensembles of the week — and get inspired by these cool hot-weather looks.
1/12Kendall, Hailey, and Gigi always dress to impress.
Photo: Getty Images2/12WHO: Chanel Iman WORE: A white fringe mini dress with minimalist nude pumps. WHERE: Out and about in New York. WHY: If you prefer a longer hemline, but the heat just won’t give you a break (been there), a mini dress with maxi detail is the perfect in between.
Photo: GC Images3/12WHO: Kendall Jenner
WORE: A silk, salmon-colored dress with coordinating boots and sunglasses.
WHERE: Leaving her hotel during Paris Fashion Week.
WHY: True, this dress is stunning on its own. But, by wearing glasses and boots in the very same hue, she makes it into a serious monochromatic statement.
Photo: Getty Images for The Thirst Project4/12WHO: Kristen Stewart
WORE: A white lace Preen dress and slightly see-through nude pumps.
WHERE: The annual Thirst Gala in L.A.
WHY: Long sleeves are classically chic, but no-doubt brutal during the summer months. Kristen beats the heat and covers up with this breathable lace dress.
Photo: Getty Images for Amazon5/12WHO: Elle Fanning
WORE: A baby pink Rochas dress, nude Gucci sandals, and a thin pink necklace.
WHERE: Making an appearance on Amazon’s Style Code Live.
WHY: Don’t get us wrong, we love the black choker trend, but Elle’s baby pink version is so subtle you almost don’t notice it at first. Plus, it fits in perfectly with her sugary sweet persona!
Photo: WireImage6/12WHO: Lucy Hale
WORE: A metallic Azzaro tube dress and pointed silver pumps.
WHERE: The 2016 iHeartRADIO MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada.
WHY: If dark lips and nails don’t add an edge to whatever you’re wearing, we don’t know what will.
Photo: GC Images7/12WHO: Gigi Hadid
WORE: A white calf-length dress, furry Puma slides, and oversized black sunglasses.
WHERE: Walking around the East Village in New York.
WHY: The old rule of always hiding your bra straps is long gone for sure, but Gigi’s black layered under her white dress takes things to an entirely new level.
Photo: FilmMagic8/12WHO: Hailey Baldwin
WORE: A pale printed dress and sky-high sandals.
WHERE: The 2016 Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer Party in New York.
WHY: With short sleeves and a t-shirt feel, Hailey’s dress is on the casual side. But with super-tall, lace-up sandals and a cool embellished bag, she makes it perfect for night, too.
Photo: WireImage9/12WHO: Ashley Benson
WORE: An asymmetric slip dress and nude sandals.
WHERE: The 2016 iHeartRADIO MuchMusic Video Awards.
WHY: First Selena Gomez and now Ashley Benson? It’s officially safe to say the slip dress trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Photo: Getty Images for MIZANI10/12WHO: Maria Borges
WORE: An ethereal white dress and coordinating sandals.
WHERE: The Mizani 25th Anniversary Event in New York.
WHY: Maria proves that a black choker can up the cool factor on any ensemble — even a classic little white dress.
Photo: Getty11/12WHO: Karrueche Tran
WORE: A flowy white minidress and mid-calf boots.
WHERE: The Rap-Up Pre-BET Awards Dinner in L.A.
WHY: Everyone always pairs a summer dress with a sandal. Karrueche’s pointed boots are light enough to work perfectly for summer, but different enough to be a stylish surprise.
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