How to style a drop-waist dress

Woman in sunglasses wearing a backless summer dress on a sunny beach, with turquoise sea and clear blue sky
Woman in sunglasses wearing a backless summer dress on a sunny beach, with turquoise sea and clear blue sky
Olivia Adams Senior Editor

The flattering trend is a one-and-done solution to warm-weather dressing

Effortless yet elevated, the 1920s-inspired drop-waist dress is the standout silhouette of spring and summer. It has a flattering, form-fitting hourglass shape at the top, that moves into a full, flowy skirt. What’s more, this style creates a long, lean line through the mid-section, elongating your torso. Read on for when and how to wear this very wearable style.

For weddings

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For work

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For the weekend

For holidays

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