7 Tips for Wearing a Wrap Dress All Summer Long

By PureWow

Pair Shorter Styles With Flat

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During the day, follow the unspoken rule of Francophiles everywhere: Wear flats when the dress is above the knee to ensure you always look effortless.

Get the Look: Faithfull The Brand dress ($149); Baggu tote ($180); Frye sandals ($198)

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And Longer Hemlines With Heels

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When sporting a midi to maxi length anywhere but the beach, use the extra height to keep your outfit elevated (quite literally).

Get the Look: A.L.C. dress ($425); Intentionally Blank heels ($189); Urban Outfitters bag ($39); Le Specs sunglasses ($79)

Snag Long-sleeved Styles In Breathable Fabrics

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If you must cover-up, a lightweight poplin dress gives a whole new meaning to summer shirting.

Get the Look: Topshop dress ($90); Urban Outfitters heels ($189); Designinverso bag ($169); DVF sunglasses ($126)

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Don’t Be Afraid To Go Matchy-matchy

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Teaming a bright pattern with neon accessories is appropriate in the blistering heat.

Get the Look: MLM Label dress ($180); Rebecca Minkoff clutch ($95); Sam Edelman heels ($100)

Look For Vertical Stripes

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The goal is to elongate, especially when the piece is a midi length. (Note the block heels.)

Get the look: Privacy Please dress ($198); B.P. jacket ($69); Kate Spade purse ($149); Splendid heels ($90)

Use Color-blocking To Whittle Your Middle

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Wrap dresses are innately slimming because they tie at the smallest part of your waist. However, if you want to really seal the deal, find a style with bold color-blocked sections that create the illusion of a more slender figure.

Get the Look: ECI dress ($88); Rebecca Minkoff clutch ($95); Sam Edelman heels ($100); A.J. Morgan sunglasses ($24)

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When It Doubt, Pick A Pattern

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Mask any imperfections with a fun (and distracting) print.

Get the Look: Vince Camuto dress ($99); Rebecca Minkoff bag ($325); Reebok sneakers ($113); Quay sunglasses ($50)

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