It was the season that saw designers meld the sweet with the sensual – think billowy sleeves set-off by sheer panels and lashings of lace, and high necklines tempered by peekaboo cut-outs. Zimmermann, Fendi and Valentino led the ultra-feminine charge.
Shop the trend below.
Rejina Pyo, Tia embroidered cotton-blend organza midi dress, $1,247.52.
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Gucci, Ruffled cotton-poplin shirt, $2,100.
Avenue The Label, Crawford Fray Sunhat, $169.
Topshop, Striped Ruffle Playsuit, approx. $60.50.
Erdem, Kaelyn balloon-sleeve floral-brocade gown, $5,387.
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Lee Mathews, Nina ruffled floral-print silk-crepon camisole, $459.
Lee Mathews, Nina ruffled floral-print silk-crepon maxi skirt, $699.
The Vampire’s Wife, Festival ruffled silk-satin maxi dress, $1,691.
Chloe, Lace-panelled silk midi skirt, $3,330.
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Topshop, Floral Print Jacquard Kick Flare Trousers, approx. $26.70.
Zimmermann, Heathers floral-print linen maxi dress, $650.
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, Lace hem skirt in yellow, $545.
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Zimmermann, Corsage bauble shorts, $550.
Emilia Wickstead, High-rise floral print midi skirt, $1,574.
Words by Kathryn Madden.
Ella is the Fashion Office Coordinator at marie claire and spends her days liaising with designers and PR’s, managing our busy fashion cupboard and interns, as wells as assisting on photo shoots and compiling shopping pages. Ella loves all things vintage and has a strong interest in art and music.