3 Ways To Style Summer’s Asymmetric Dresses
From floor-skimming linen maxis made for holidays to feather-trimmed kaftan styles that will add serious glamour to your next date-night look, the one-shoulder asymmetric dress is having a major style moment right now.
Seen on the runways of Ulla Johnson, Rejina Pyo and JW Anderson, the silhouette can take on many a temper depending on your style. For example, Johnson’s approach leans into her signature boho ruffle, naturally, whilst Pyo’s take is far more sultry in body-hugging silks and high-necks.
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Asymmetric dresses even had a brief moment in the And Just Like That… limelight when Carrie wore Norma Kamali’s now cult sky blue ruched number with her trademark sky-high heels and a white blazer.
Whichever style speaks to you, there is always going to be something quite statuesque, sexy and cool about asymmetric dresses. There’s an innate glamour to the look – just think of Grecian robes – but something more structured and sophisticated than a bandeau neckline or more bohemian off-shoulder. So, we’ve taken to the runway and the squares of Instagram to find three ways to work the trend, from boho ruffles to high-octane feathers and a more downplayed linen maxi look.
LOOK 1 – TIERED RUFFLES AT ULLA JOHNSON
A look made for the sandy beaches of Ibiza, Ulla Johnson’s tiered dress is a match made in heaven with rustic wooden and raffia accessories and wrap-around flat sandals.
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LOOK 2 – FLOOR SKIMMING MAXIS ON INDIA SEHMI
Proving black can be a great option in summer, India Sehmi’s look is a low key approach to the asymmetric trend. Pair with simple accessories and Staud’s zesty beaded bag.
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LOOK 3 – HIGH-OCTANE GLAMOUR ON HANNAH STAFFORD-TAYLOR
Instagram star Hannah Stafford Taylor is giving serious glamour in her various Taller Marmo ‘Ubud’ dresses. We love this look for destination wedding, race days or any summer soiree that needs something a little extra.
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BEST OF THE REST
Scroll to shop our other favourites, from Farm Rio’s twist-front scarlet number to Zara’s pretty broderie anglaise design.
The understated feel of a linen dress paired with a more elevated one-shoulder silhouette makes for the perfect summer sun dress. We love the cut of this Zara option which leans into 2023’s Grecian trend too.
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