This summer, I’ve seen a subtle trend of gorgeous dresses rise to the top of fashion masses. The basque waist dress trend has been taking over Europe this season. It gives a new shape and a romantic feel that few other trends do.
The dress trend is based on a traditional style that was first popular in the Victorian era. It has a drop silhouette with a “V” cut construction and fits around the waist like a corset. The rising dress style has a lingerie-like undertone that fits with the overall idea of wearing underwear as outerwear that we’ve seen this summer with the boxer shorts and bloomer shorts trends.
I’ve seen the gorgeous dress trend in Paris, Rome, and London, where people wear it with strappy sandals, pointed-toe heels, and pretty mary janes. It’s a popular look on the streets of Europe. The basque dress trend, which has an hourglass form, is a new answer to the high-waisted and smock dresses that have been popular for so long.
This summer, the emerging trend is going to take over. You can find it in a wide range of cuts, from trendy halter-neck styles to spaghetti strap styles, and in a wide range of colors, from fresh whites to rich chocolate browns.
Read on to see our picks for the best basque waist dresses, including Reformation’s milkmaid-inspired dress, Free People’s wide range of minis and maxis, and Tove’s bright pink version.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST BASQUE WAIST DRESSES:
Tove
Solene Cotton-Blend Midi Dress
This is now at the top of my list of things I want.
Staud
Landscape Babydoll Minidress
You have to have a nice white dress in the summer.
Extro & Vert
Strappy Midaxi Corset Dress in Stone
This light beige color is so easy to add to a capsule outfit.
Free-Est
Onda Drop-Waist Tube Midi
Accessorize with strappy sandals or mary jeans.
