I Found It—the Elegant Dress Trend Fashion People Will Wear All Summer
Suddenly, pleated midi dresses have started popping up everywhere. While I’m seeing them in a range of colors and fabrications, it is the white cotton designs that have made an impression on this fashion set. This summer, a range of designers have similar styles in their collections, including investment-worthy finds from Khaite and Attersee, as well as versions at more affordable price points.
Though interpretations of the pleated dress style range from brand to brand, they have a few details in common: often, a high neckline and cinched waist, which lends a sense of elegance and sophistication, as well as a cotton finish that brings a casual, low-key element to the dress. The popular dress is already a mainstay of the fashion set everywhere from summer holidays in the South of France to bridal parties close to home. Consider the pleated midi dress a key buy for the months ahead, and shop our edit of the best styles here.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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