Hello Beautiful People,

How do you feel about your style for summer right now? It is typically rainy and it can be humid in the summer and into the fall; so being chic and cool is a must for me. Are you looking for style and comfort on those warm days? I know I am. If I am looking fierce but feeling miserable because my outfit doesn’t feel right then I am not confident about myself. I have created a wish list from JD Williams. The company focuses on creating great clothes no matter what size or shape you may be.The styles range in UK sizing from 12- 32, and some styles are available in a size 10. I have included some of my favorite fashion finds that not only makes you feel beautiful, but cool at the same time. An added bonus is that each of the selections can be great transitional pieces as we move into fall.

Floral Maxi extravaganza
Floral patterns make me smile and I receive tons of compliments when I wear them. This Lorraine Kelly maxi dress has a beautiful blush and coral tones which compliments my skin tone. The placement of the flowers flatters the body. The flowers are strategically placed and will elongate the body. I enjoy wearing maxi dresses and I like how the belt cinches in the waist. I could also wear my own white belt for a different look. The belt adds a shape to your body and creates a waistline. For a casual day at work, the maxi dress can be coordinated with a jean jacket and flats. For an evening out with your hubby, change out the flats for some heels or metallic block heel.

Style in Floral

Exotic Prints and jazzy nuetrals
Bold exotic prints are a statement in any season. This dress has a v-neckline which is very flattering on any woman. It can be paired with any color in the dress or it could be with a neutral. I chose this block heel sandal in magenta. The color is striking and brings out the color in the dress. I have accentuated it with a neutral handbag.
Why a neutral handbag? I really want to spotlight the dress and make it the focal point so I opted for a neutral handbag. This dress is great with a light weight cardigan in case you get cold because the air condition may get cranked up in a movie theatre or office. When it is hot outside, but cold on the inside, you will always are prepared to layer. Or as we move into fall, that outfit would be perfect on those cool days.

Exotic prints and neutral highlights

Accentuate your shoulders
The hot trend of the summer is the cold shoulder. Why am I giving you the cold shoulder? The number one flattering body part on every woman is their shoulders. You don’t have to worry about losing weight from your shoulders or nipping or tuck in anything. I added a tassel necklace because its a classic and gives a pop of uniqueness to the outfit. When I started sewing in high school I made a top that had insets in the shoulders and I like how you get to show some shoulder but you are still covered. The Black floral print cold shoulder dress is sexy and elegant at the same time. The dress can go from work to a date night out with the hubby, having fun at the fair to watching fireworks. The open toe booties add chicness, however flats will work as well.

Copacabana fun!
Let’s dance the night away in this cool dress, go to the beach or add a straw hat to a concert in the park to see one of my favorite bands, Duran Duran. The Beach to the Bar dress has a print so unique and different that you will never be at a loss for styling this dress with a jacket, Tied shirt, shawl, or lovely all by itself.The metallic wedge is a neutral or you can add some color by wearing a paired thong sandal. In the fall a cardigan or cropped leather jacket would stretch the length of wearing this maxi dress to all four seasons.

I wanted to share a few style tips with you, no matter what size you may be please take a look at the JD Williams website. The dresses and accessories are on trend, but are not trendy. You can style differently in the summer months and coordinate maxi dresses with boots when the leaves start to change colors in the fall. Having my wish list in your wardrobe creates a multitude of ideas. You will never again look in your closest and say that you have nothing to wear.
If you are on a budget, your money will stretch for you instead of replacing certain key pieces every year.

* This is a collaborative post.*