Dressing for Balmy Summer Evenings
Dressing for summer evenings can sometimes feel overwhelming. Finding pieces that feel considered and on-trend, yet remain comfortable as the night unfolds. Our recent shoot at our local, Alpino, captured this balance perfectly.
Set against warm light, shared moments, and an unmistakable sense of seasonal ease, the evening became the ideal backdrop to explore summer dressing through the lens of Alemais, Silk Laundry, and new-to-store designer Nili Lotan. From relaxed silhouettes to elevated fabrics, these are pieces designed to move effortlessly from afternoon drinks to long dinners.
Summer Soirées
When the invitation for a summer soirée arises, you cannot go wrong with a statement dress.
Think colourful, unique, and fun prints made with light and breathable materials. Made from mixes of cotton, silk, and linen, Alemais’s Soleil D'Amour Wrap Mini Dress, Silk Laundry’s Maxi Tulip Dress, and Nili Lotan’s Leopard-Print Erica Caftan are all options that exude summertime energy.
For these bolder pieces, keep accessories understated such as selecting refined jewelry and a simple sandal that lets the garment lead.
Casual Dinners
For more relaxed occasions like a casual dinner that spontaneously stretches into the night, we favour a quieter kind of elegance. Here is where deliberate shapes and textures shine.
Think Nili Lanton’s Felicie Lace Cami Top, and Alemais’s signature Short Sleeve Boyfriend
Shirts with matching Bias Cut Pants. With this quieter style of dressing, accessories can come to the forefront. A bold earring, statement sunglasses, or woven bag adds interest to these simpler silhouettes without disrupting their clean lines.
Ladies Lunches
Summer days can often blur into evenings, especially when lunch plans linger a little longer than expected. Enter effortless, versatile, and quietly confident designs that work across the day. Lunchtime lightweight pieces such as Alemais’s floral Sidi Mini Dress or Nili Lanton’s Silk Cecily Shirt offer subtle texture and femininity without feeling overdone.
For day-to-night styling, build interest around the base outfit through accessories. Switch flats for a low heel, add statement jewellery, or introduce a structured bag to instantly elevate a daytime look for the evening.
Summer evening styling comes down to creating balanced looks through pieces that both feel good and suit the rhythm of summertime. From soirées to casual dinners and long lunches that run into the evening, these are outfits designed for the warm seasonal moments you don’t want to miss.
