It’s safe to say the last few years have been a lot, but luckily the dress trends for Spring & Summer 2022 embrace maximalism and an optimistic worldview! We’re seeing plenty of vibrant colors on the runway, including hot pink, lime green and butter yellow. Read on to discover the must-have silhouettes for this season, including long dresses with cutouts, daring mini hemlines, flowy cottagecore maxi dress, and free-spirited fringe and crochet details.
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 3-5 yards Black and White Star-Filled Silk Chiffon with Metallic Silver Stripes
- 1.5 yards Granada Dark Gray Twill Acetate Lining
- 1 580 Black 24″ Invisible Zipper
- MDF075 – The Yarrow Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
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All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Cut Out Details
As the temperatures are starting to rise, you may want to beat the heat with sensual skin-baring details. The only way to make that happen is with cut outs! Designers are embracing cutouts and asymmetric details in both the front and back of dress silhouettes. Embrace a hot girl summer with these racy silhouettes!
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Mini Dresses
Short, short, and shorter dresses are the way to go this spring and summer! With various styles of sleeves and necklines, there’s plenty of room for diversity with the minidress craze. Try a sweet silhouette, or make a statement in a short suit dress!
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Halter Dresses
Looking for a little Y2K nostalgia? You’re in luck, as halter tops are back in style! Wear as a chic sundress, or keep it simple as a top paired with a mini skirt.
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Crochet and Fringe
From daytime to evening, you’ll want to dance when you wear crochet and fringe. Keep it simple with sleek silhouettes perfect for adding layers and layers of trim. Let your shimmy shine day or night with free-spirited fringe and crochet combinations!
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What dresses are you excited to rock this upcoming season? Let us know in the comments below!
