knee length shift dress JOAU Fall Cotton Linen for Women Long Sleeve Casual Button Down Dresses Shirt Dress with Pockets Beige at Amazon Women's Clothing store Cut with care to sit elegantly just over the knee with a slim fitting pencil skirt and high waisted bodice Marin Shift Dress - Blue

As Summer brings the heat, along with it comes a whole host of social occasions

Thankfully, there are a few tried-and-tested warm-weather outfits that manage to tick both boxes

They could be paired with loose tunic tops and peasant blouses or mixed with sportier knit shirts

Styling Notes: Pair with sleek heels and a clutch for a romantic night out

Seam allowances: 3/4" underarm

What began as varying dress designs in the same color, or different shades in the same silhouette, has now been elevated to play with different prints and patterns in different styles or boldly different colors with a connecting theme to balance cohesiveness with contrast