Summertime and the dressing is easy...

Let's face it, the arrival of balmy summer days makes life seem so much easier and not least for the reason that it simplifies dressing by virtue of that fabulous, life-affirming wardrobe staple, the summer dress. What do you mean, you don't have/wear/like dresses? Have you taken leave of your senses? The purchase of a delicious, summery, flattering frock is one of life's great pleasures! And then there's the wonder of wearing it. No need to get all het up over whether 'that top goes with that skirt' or the worry of 'are trousers acceptable' in certain situations; just get up, fling on a frock and you're ready for whatever the day throws at you, from morning through to night. Just how easy can it be?

It never ceases to amaze me how many people equate wearing a dress with attending a wedding or party. Well, yes, obviously those are good excuses to trot out a real show-stopper of a frock but what's wrong with wearing one every day? A good frock will take you from walking the dog, through doing the shopping, lunching with a friend, a day at the office (I'm shuddering as I type that but if that's your bag...), evening drinkies, dinner and beyond. Obviously, I'm a great advocate of dressing for dinner and really going to town when the occasion requires but the ease and comfort of a nice dress cannot be overestimated. You'll get compliments from all sorts of people, with many of them thinking, “How come I never wear dresses?” You'll also probably find that you automatically sashay along with a lot more spring in your step than usual, whether or not your choice of frock encompasses a fantastically full skirt or a minxy wiggle silhouette. A well-cut dress will show off your figure (curves are good) to its maximum potential, without any awkward breaks in colour/pattern at the waist. This is an excellent ploy for the pixies amongst us as it can help give an illusion of height and, frankly, I can do with all the help I can get in that department!

Good frocks come in all shapes and sizes, cuts and colours. From the totally Audrey Hepburn look of Glamour Bunny, through the timeless retro style of Emmy's wiggle dresses to the glorious fabrics and styles of the dresses from Limb Clothing. And talking of which, guess should be arriving in store at The March Hare today? Yep, you guessed it; another delivery of gorgeous summery frocks. I get first choice...!