I Love a Pretty Dress—This Classic Yet Trending Style Beats Always Wins

As I write this, we’re on the cusp of a sunny spell. I’m tentatively shedding layers of clothing and have left a trail of light knits and trench coats in my wake, in anticipation of summer. We have just reached highs of 27 degrees Celsius in April, after all. If you think I’m a summer enthusiast, you’re correct, and the main reason for this is the opportunity to wear dresses once more. Spring means inching our way out of heavy fabrications and, of course, the opportunity to frolic in whimsical dresses, so the arrival of the fit and flare dress trend is perfectly timed for us dress enthusiasts.

Although the fit and flare dress style is having a moment, it rose to prominence in the ’50s. The silhouette denotes sheer elegance, and the rockabilly era demonstrated how the characteristic of this dress lent itself to dancing!

It has since been reimagined, but the cinched waist and fuller skirt remain. If anything, we’ve reverted to the style of yesteryear. The early 2000s saw a flippy silhouette (often comprising jersey), and now designers have honed in on waist detailing (through boning, elastic or panelling), subsequently creating a pronounced skirt. As a person with an affinity for dresses (can you tell?), I scour dress trends meticulously, and the fit and flare style is set to be a forerunner for reintroduced styles. It’s proven itself timeless for almost a whole century, so it’s certainly a worthwhile investment. If you’re searching for a versatile, easy-to-wear dress, you’ll need no convincing. Allow me to introduce you to my fit and flare dress edit. Rest assured, you’ll wear it this spring and beyond.