6 Spring-Summer Dresses you need in 2021: Day to Evening looks for Petite & Curvy Women

(Paid Collaboration with Coast Fashion UK)

As we head out of the lockdown and plan to get our lives back to some form of normality (phew!), I am sure that you, like me, are looking forward to ditching the sweatpants and donning stylish outfits to finally meet your friends, going clubbing or organising fine dining date nights with your sweetheart. Whatever it is you are looking forward to, a dress can help you look your best. I feel that dresses have their own language helping women look a certain way depending on the occasion. The style, length, cut and colour can help you feel feminine, pretty, powerful or sexy. For this Spring/Summer here are my suggestions for daytime to evening dresses especially chosen for petite and curvy fashionistas. 

1) The Ultimate Spring Dress: Think of the warmth of the sun on your face, the blooming of myriad coloured flowers and the growing beauty and bounty of nature during Spring. Then think of how Spring can feel on your body in the form of a dress! My ultimate Spring dress is this beautiful white and pink floral chiffon number in a shirt style with a belt. It feels so light on the body that I wouldn’t want to take it off. Not only is it comfortable, its colour and style make it very versatile for wearing it when meeting up with friends, picnics, going on a lunch or just feeling pretty for no reason at all. This is truly the dress that smells of Spring! For more information, click here: Floral Dress

2) The Fit to Meet the Queen Dress: Here’s the dress that is so beautiful that you could go and meet the Queen wearing it (if the opportunity arrived). Owing to the pandemic, many weddings, events and other special occasions were cancelled in the past year. If you or your friends and family are planning to organize any special events this summer or are invited to one, this is the perfect dress for you. It is suitable for petite and curvy women as this is a maxi dress with an A line silhouette. Monochrome maxi dresses help to elongate the silhouette and the A line cut helps create a beautiful waist which can be further defined with the help of the gorgeous organza belt provided with the dress. For more information, click here: Burgundy Organza Dress

3) The Quintessential White Dress: A white dress is an essential summer clothing piece in every woman’s wardrobe. I absolutely love their versatility as they can be styled up or down depending on where you plan to wear them. For instance, you could pair it with sneakers and a cross body bag for a casual look or with summer espadrilles and a hat for that perfect summery vibe! They are also perfect for BBQs, afternoon teas or lunch dates always providing you with a light and airy feel. The one I’m wearing in the image is a beautiful white broderie dress with pleated frill detail at the hem and neck. To me it not only provides an ultra-feminine and pretty vibe but also a balance to the body, perfect for petite women who are pear shaped. For more information, click here: White Broderie Dress

4. The Posh Afternoon Tea Dress: I absolutely love going out for afternoon tea experiences with friends. It is an amazing way to spend time with them over sumptuous and delectable nibbles and fancy teas. I think it is this that I have missed the most during the lockdown. When I go out next, I will wear this exquisite white and blue midi dress. Its hem falls just above my ankles making it very comfortable to wear. Its shoulder straps are adjustable and the belt helps define the waist. In addition to afternoon teas, you could also wear it as a bridesmaid dress or perhaps to a slightly formal lunch or dinner. I love it because it can be used for various types of semi-formal and formal occasions. For more information, click here: Tie Sleeve Dress

5. The Let’s Go on a Date Dress: While I’ve organised dates at home with my husband during the lockdown, I really long for going out on date nights and lunches to cafes and fine dining restaurants in the city. I miss the excitement of getting ready, driving to a restaurant and trying new cuisines and just talking without thinking of doing the dishes afterwards. I chose this polka dot frill dress for dates as it’s fun, pink and has a very deep neck. It’s perfect for the night time as it will give you an air of sensuality but if you choose to wear it in the day time, you could wear it with a nude or black camisole for a slightly more modest look if you so desire. For more information, click here: Polka Dot dress

6. The Royal Race Day Dress:  Something that has been on my bucket list for a long time is experiencing the thrill and excitement of horse racing at the Royal Ascot! If things go according to governmental plans, it will be possible to attend this event in June. Secretly, for me, it’s more about dressing up in a gorgeous dress and wearing a fascinator (that I usually can’t wear in everyday life) that makes me feel more excited. I have chosen this beautiful blue dress for the event. Its colour and length are perfect not only for this occasion but also for weddings, dinners and other formal events. When I wore it, I truly felt like royalty. For more information, click here: Navy Shirt Dress

Here are my top six dresses to take you through Spring and Summer. I have been waiting a long time for the lockdown to end and am sure that you are too. so whatever it is you are looking forward to, I am sure you will find these suggestions helpful. You could also take a look at Coast Fashion to find more options for your special occasion.

Disclosure: This article has been sponsored by Coast Fashion UK but all the dresses you see above have been chosen by me specifically for petite and curvy women. If you click on any of the links on this page and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission through the same. I like to maintain as much transparency as possible. Please get in touch if you have any questions.