Sundresses with Tropical Punch
Here’s a question from one of our readers…
I would love to see a post about cute and age appropriate sun dresses. Usually I am not a dress person, but I would like to throw something on which is not too short , but really comfortable at these temperatures right now.
Thank you so much. Nicole
Hi Nicole,
It’s only July but sundresses are being snapped quickly. Our advice to to get out there and take advantage of those sale racks. We shopped online and found a strong tropical punch theme was everywhere, so here are a few of our favorites to make you look fabulous after 40.
| Cute and Flirty:Love the modern combination of brown, red and blue which adds sophistication and maturity to this pretty summer dress. It’s nice to find a dress with a hemline with a grown-up length, and the flirty edge gives it that soft touch of summer romance. (Nordstrom)
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| Tropical Temptation : Pink with Orange is a juicy combination for this cotton sundress. Look very closely at the neckline and you’ll see the tiny white tassels along the v neckline that give it it’s magic.(Nordstrom)
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| Tropical goes Graphic :A modern twist on the tried and true tropical print. Love the vertical off centre drawstring and cool bordered hem on this artsy summer shift. If you want to look slimmer, then this is the dress because the flower pattern running from shoulder to waist creates the optical illusion making your waist look narrower and more nipped in. (Nordstrom)
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| Palm Perfect: A great dress that is easy for anyone to wear, especially pear shapes. The scoop neck draws the eye upwards to highlight the face. Wear it with a cute pair of flats. Boy, that looks cool and comfy! (Nordstrom)
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| Looking fresh and cool!
Here is a photo of one of our readers, Donna from N.J. (looking fabulous after 45) in her version of the tropical sundress, that she bought at Cache! Wow, she looks terrific! Just goes to show, that if you have great legs that you can and should show them off! |
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Hi Karen,
It’s a Karen Kane sleeves faux wrap :http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3088848?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=PRINT+DRESS&origin=searchresults
Have been trying to find the first leaf-print sundress on the Nordstrom website, but no luck. Wonder if you happen to know the brand of this dress? Thanks much.
Hi Robert!
How are you… Are advice is make sure that what ever dress you wear, that it fits nicely on the top. Don’t want any “pooching” around the bust area. Also, because you have nice legs, make sure you are dressing with class!! Nothing too short and always buy the best quality you can afford. The better the fabric the nicer the overall look! One more though…Dresses will probably look better than a skirt and top on you.
I love the “cute and flirty” Sundress but since I have been told I have great legs I wonder if the tropical sundress or any of the other dresses here would be better to show off my body. Since I wear a 36AA bra it’s not my “breasts” That are prominent. lol. Any advice girls? Thanks, Robert