Blog: Crossroads Style

With so many brunches, barbecues, and picnics to attend this summer, you’ll need the perfect dress to rock all season long. A button-up dress is a breezy casual option that you can dress up or down. Fair warning: once you find your perfect cut and fit, you’re going to want to wear it on repeat this summer!

Here are some of our favorite styles and how to wear them:

Achieve a laidback vintage vibe by picking up a black and white polka dot midi. Dress this outfit up with some dainty accessories for extra style points.

Pump up the drama in a colorblocked version with sheer lace details.

Wouldn’t you agree that this pretty little number is worthy of any wedding or celebration?

White midi dresses with big buttons have been all over the fashion scene, and we definitely don’t mind.

There’s something to be said about dressing for success. The quarter sleeves, dress length and collar on this dress make it work-appropriate, and it’s cute enough to wear to dinner right after!

This simple short button-up dress is cute and comfy for the everyday fashionista.

A midi dress is a flattering and versatile piece for a busy summer season—wear it to all your barbecues, music festivals, and summer date nights. It’s the perfect effortless piece to throw on for any occasion. Not too short, not too long, casual with sneakers, and more dressed up with sandals, it’s easy to see why midi dresses are a warm-weather staple.

Take a look at some of my favorite styles of mid-length dresses that make summer dressing so easy!

Everyday Casual
For those grab-and-go days, throw on a breezy striped wrap dress and a low heeled sandal, and you’re ready for anything the day throws at you!

Summer White
The essential summer dress? A breezy, white, button-down midi that can be dressed up or down!

Off-The-Shoulder
Opt for a more playful look and wear an off-the-shoulder midi dress full of color!

Floral
Because floral for spring and summer will always be on trend.

The Wrap Dress
Beat the summer heat in a flirty wrap dress!

A slip dress is one of those rare, versatile pieces that be styled for any occasion in any season. A classic wardrobe staple, it can be layered over a simple tee for a casual look, dressed up with your favorite fun heels for a date, or layered under a chunky knit in the cooler months. Lately, I’ve been searching for the perfect slip dress to add to my wardrobe using my favorite bloggers as inspiration. Take a look at some of my favorite slip dress outfit ideas!

Aimee, Song of Style
Aimee shows the versatility of her midi slip dress by layering it over both a white tee and denim. For a simpler look, you can leave out the denim and just layer it with a white tee. Check out Aimee’s favorite ways to style a slip dress in her YouTube video here.

Camille, Camille Over the Rainbow
I love Camille’s dusty rose slip dress paired with a simple tee and sneakers. Perfect for running around town all day in style!

Rachel, Momez
Rachel adds a silk duster over her slip dress, making it appropriate from day to night.

Jenny, Tsangtastic
A slip dress with gathered details like Jenny’s stands perfectly on it’s own.

Madelene, The Basis
I love how Madelene takes her slip dress into fall simply by adding a classic coat and a hat.

Cecilie, By Krog
A classic, everyday look, Cecilie pairs her slip dress with a tee, denim jacket and slides.

Samantha, Could I Have That?
Add a heavy sweater over your summer slip dress when the weather cools down.

Kaitlyn, Modern Legacy
Create a structured, modern look by adding a blazer to your slip dress. Wearable from the office to date night, you can’t go wrong with this look!

Trade your LBD wear a white lace dress this summer. It’s all about pretty, feminine lace in refreshing white! Here are some of our favorite ways to style one this season.

Follow Rachel’s lead with strappy white heels and a few strategically placed pops of color. A red lip or a bold bag is perfect!

Go for the I-woke-up-like-this look with nude footwear and subtle makeup.

If you’re not a huge fan of dresses, pair two eye-catching separates in similar textures together for the same feel. This “dress” is actually a skirt!

The flared cuff sleeves and tiered mini skirt on Annabelle’s light and airy dress make such a statement that it doesn’t need many accessories. Keep it simple by throwing on a quilted bag to hold all of your essentials. 

Oversized sunnies and a top knot will instantly up your style game for girl’s night. Trust us, the compliments will be rolling in all evening long.

There are plenty of ways to wear a white lace dress, and we’d love to see how you style one. Tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading and you may be featured on our brand feed!