The One & Done Party Dresses You’ll Live For This Summer

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Summer party dresses: The statement dress

Buh-bye pinching, cinching and tugging summer party dresses. This gentle shape and powerful colour is a step in the right direction.

Zorbina Dress, $268 at clubmonaco.ca.

But before you continue, read up on our summer party dress check list:

1. A dress that caters to your proportions is the secret to an amazing match. Try an embellished neckline to flatter a small bust or discover the lengthening effect of a high waistline. And know that a wrap-style dress is always curve-friendly.

2. Make a date with a bold colour. All skin tones can easily rock vibrant tones of green or blue, but there’s no part of the colour wheel that’s off-limits.

3. Whether tone-on-tone or in contrasting shades, make carefree extras your party dress’ plus one. Frills and tassels, for starters, create statement pieces that’ll take your dance floor moves up a notch. And since we’re already talking all things summer, these are the best swimsuits for your body shape.

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Summer party dresses: The peek-a-boo shoulder dress

This dress may give you an edgy, yet feminine flare to your look but it’s about to make your shoulders and legs your star features this season!

Cold Shoulder Asymmetrical Chiffon Dress, $70 at Marshalls.

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Summer party dresses: The figure-hugging wrap dress

This dusty-rose little number is a hard one to resist from Roxy Earle’s first-ever Le Château collection (Check out how she’s busting curvy fashion myths with her new line.) Catering its silhouette to suit every woman, this is a dress that is sure to flatter your curves.

Roxy Earle x Le Château Satin Wrap-Like Dress (for pre-order), $225 at lechateau.com.

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Summer party dresses: The flirty dress

Make your evening a cheeky one with a dress that has a muted flower print for an effortless feminine feel.

Elana One-Shoulder Floral Dress, $108 at guess.ca.

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