Last week in Milan, Laura Harrier wore a plain black range with pasta straps, a beneath bustier, baby blue dance flats, and an embellished bag. Obviously, there are a few she nailed with said get- up but shirred gowns are the subject of tomorrow’s ramblings.
Shirred clothes have traditionally been worn when, and for good reason, once every few summer months, they bounce back. Timeless, attractive and romantic, they’re nearly immune to fast pattern cycles and work just as well for a summertime in the area as they do poolside.
The shirred costume comeback this season is attributable to it-girl Laura Harrier, the street style scene, and cult favorites GANNI and Dôen as well.
Shirred clothes belong in a flimsy section of the fashion industry that is available to all body types and breast dimensions. They come in a variety of fabrics and prints ( gingham-shirred dresses are currently popular ), and they frequently nod off to other micro-trends that have entered the fashion set’s wardrobes. Think:, connect- front bodices and passionate ruffles. Happily, Cecilie Bahnsen took the traditional billowy dress one step further in their SS24 series, blending the art’s special sewing technique with current silhouettes and bouncy, ruffling.
Whether you prefer a more traditional cut (perhaps with a straightforward shirred bust, spaghetti straps, and flowing skirt ) or whether you adore this contemporary approach?), this season’s offerings have you covered. High- street and luxury brands alike are brimming with options, from GANNI to Damson Madder and even ASOS. The asymmetrical cut of the Rhode Letting Dress and its particular.
As for colours? Shirred dresses can be found in almost any color or pattern, from lovely pastels and leopard prints to vintage sweet-inspired stripes. Following on from its 2023 A/W boom ( thanks, Stella McCartney, The Row and Prada ), red is a firm GLAMOUR favourite, with COS’ new- in shirred midi dress a must- buy. Elsewhere, crisp whites – as per Vivienne Westwood and Acne Studios – will never go out of style.
Instead of trying to style your outfit with nothing but a pair of statement socks and heels, you can either choose to go with a lot. Since shirred dresses can be dressed up or down for any occasion, there are no rules. Casual picnics and fancy weddings included.
Before we get into the shopping, it’s also worth mentioning that planet- conscious girlies who like to have a more curated, ( rather than indulging in fast fashion and overconsumption ) should be pleased. You can style your shirred dress up in the winter, too. Layered on top of each other for more style points as the weather gets colder.