Informal Dresses for Casual Wear - 2009 Summer Fashion Trends

Dresses are the most feminine thing you could choose to wear, and wearing them will make you feel more ladylike too. Choosing an informal dress is about making sure that you buy a dress that really accents your skin tone and shape.

The great thing about going shopping at the moment, is that high street stores as well as designer brands are creating some great and unique dresses. Check out the Christopher Kane designs for Topshop if you really want to snap up some fashion-forward trends this season for a relatively inexpensive price.

If you are looking to buy an informal dress for a wedding, make sure that you choose one in pastel colours, or add some lighter accessories. For instance, a pale orange chiffon knee-length dress with a cute orange bolero and some matching sparkly earrings will perfectly suit a wedding occasion without looking bridal (or like a bridesmaid).

Summer Sun Dresses for Relaxing on the Beach  

For a sexy beach dress, make sure that you stick to floaty and natural fabrics. No matter what size you are, everyone will look great in a kaftan.

Alternatively, for a really relaxed look try wrapping a sarong around you.

For evenings, choose from the range of long summer dresses to keep your legs a little warmer and give some small protection from late evening sun and wind.

To keep up with the latest fashion trends - add a bag in matching fabric - or a large fabric bag for real style

Styles for Curvy Women

For those plus sizes out there, choose a dark fabric, and one that slides over your skin; it should feel like butter when you put it on.

Kaftans usually have a very deep V neckline, so make sure that it fits perfectly around your bust. These "gowns" can be very short, so you may want to wear it with a cute pair of shorts and some high wedges.

Another great thing about these, is that they are sold almost everywhere over the summer and are ideal for the beach -  you can probably buy some good cheap ones in your local stores.

An informal gown should still make you feel very desirable, so don't buy one if it is not perfect when you try it on for the first time. Don't be persuaded by other people's opinions, especially not the sales assistants, unless the comments are negative.

A woman's wardrobe ought to contain several brightly coloured informal dress, that can be worn throughout the year. For example, a hot pink twist halter dress can be worn with bare legs, flip-flops and a straw hat in the summer, and with grey ribbed tights, shoe-boots and over a black long-sleeved top in the winter.