silk summer dress Spring and Floral Print Milk Girls – Rylee Faith Designs sheer three Dorothea Silk Dress

There were a lot of fit and flare dresses and ruffle hems at Sergio Hudsons NYFW February runway show, high necklines and billowing gowns at Badgley Mischka and Proenza Schouler, and bows at AREA NYC

Pair with minimal heels and delicate jewelry for a modern French-inspired look, or layer with a tailored blazer for understated elegance

A subtle way to embrace your crimson crush is to select a lip shade thats close to your dress color, but not an exact match

Short bubble sleeves add a whimsical, feminine touch, while side pockets offer practical functionality

For a little more structure and shape, try a straight, button-front chambray/denim shift, like the Cupshe Womens Denim Short Sleeve Button-Down Cover Up Dress in Light Pastel Blue or Dark Blue ($66, macys.com) or the Soft Surroundings Je Veux Midi Shirtdress in Denim Blue ($120, softsurroundings.com), or a breezy shift like the DKNY Women Sleeveless Chambray Midi Dress in Stream ($129, nordstrom.com)

Mini dresses work best for hot destinations, casual dinners, parties, and beach clubs