The Essentials: Cool Cottons

Summer’s heating up and we’re looking for one-step style solutions for the warmer months ahead.

During the heat of summer, a focus on fabrics is the easiest way to maintain the stasis of your body.

Don’t be fooled by a spaghetti strap–there is no worse fashion affliction then a purpose-built summer dress that is rendered uncomfortable due to figure-hugging fabrics. This summer, look for loose silhouettes in airy, breathable cottons.

This season, our crop of designers has placed a heavy emphasis on sourcing environmentally friendly organic cottons. The newest designer to The Forme, Foemina, proudly highlights that “all of [their] garments are made using 100% cotton, a zero waste and responsible fabric.”

The humble summer dress is as much about staying cool as it is about boosting your mood; beat the scorching days ahead with one-step style solutions in bright colours and prints that enliven your day-to-day look.