Glam Slam: The Friday Five — Must-Have Summer Dresses

I just got back from South Carolina where it was really hot and humid, but of course that’s nothing compared to part of the country enduring a heat wave right now.

Even so, I quickly learned that when it’s hot, hot, hot… nothing is cooler than a breezy Summer dress.

Designers Dana Foley and Anna Corinna of Foley + Corinna (celeb fans include Kim Kardashian, Fergie, Katy Perry and Lauren Conrad) reveal their picks for the must-have dresses for Summer and how to wear them.

COLORFUL STATEMENT DRESS
Everyone needs a great colorful statement dress. Nicole Scherzinger wore a bright Foley + Corinna dress to an event recently (see photo) and she looked so hot! An amazing fitting dress in a really hot color is and always will be a good piece to have in your closet. The color and fit will create a striking entrance – you don’t have to be a Pussycat Doll to look hot. To complement a colorful dress, we suggest finding the highest and sexiest strappy gold heels along with a cute little disco bag – now find a party and rock this dress!!

CLASSIC BLACK FOR SUMMER
A great long black draped silhouette dress is so glamorous. It should cover your legs to the floor, making them look miles long but leaves your back, shoulders and neck exposed. This stunning style is simple, yet so sexy and it can be worn with a super simple flat sandal and minimal jewelry or class it up at night with an amazing twist of chain necklaces, fabulous jeweled earrings and high heels. Kim Kardashian would definitely turn heads in this look.

NAUTICAL STRIPES
An adorable dress with nautical stripes is always a classic Summer look. The nautical look can be worn a few different ways; for an afternoon lunch, pair your dress with some oxfords and a straw boater and you’re all set. If you are going out for cocktails, wear it with wedged lace up booties and funky gold jewelry taking it from day to night. Kristin Cavallari would love this look.

WHITE HOT
A long white cotton gauze dress is great for the Summer, as it is always so cool, clean and sexy – it never goes out of style! The dramatic ankle-length hem and free flowing style of a long white dress is gorgeous at night with sexy metallic heels, complemented by a mix of gold, silver and other delicate, metallic bangles to make a real statement. You can never go wrong with beautiful, dramatic hoop earrings and a little something sparkly around your neck. This look would be great on someone like Blake Lively.

SUMMER TUNIC
Tunics are great Summer pieces and it is best to go with color for this style. This type of dress can be dressed way up or way down. If you’re going to the movies or doing something fun and casual, wear leggings underneath. If it’s a date or nighttime party, show off those legs – skin is the best accessory! A tunic should be paired with great sandals, beautiful beaded bracelets and a dangly earring. This would be a great evening look for Cameron Diaz, who has amazing legs.

For more info, check out www.foleyandcorinna.com.

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