Zip Front Dresses – Why They’re Fabulous After 40
Finding the perfect summer dress over 40 can be a little challenging when you are trying to find the sweet spot between looking too old, or too young, but just right. Today, I’m sharing a cute zip-front dress that could be the solution to your problem!
It’s not often I see a zip-front dress, and even then, they’re often kind of loose and baggy. But I recently came across this very popular Calvin Klein zip-front dress that made me do a double-take.
Chambray Meets Moto
This beautiful blue chambray wrap dress is sleek, fitted, and chic. Look closely, and you’ll see that the inspiration for this dress comes from the classic leather moto jacket. It’s got the same wide lapels, fitted waist, and a cool, long zipper up the front of the dress.
The combination of summery chambray with the edginess of a moto style makes it really interesting. Of course, the asymmetrical zipper running top to bottom is the wow detail that gives it its youthful kick.
You see, buttons are classic. A wrap dress with a belt is classic. Any zipper, especially this long one, is sporty, and sporty always reads “youthful.” So if you want to look more youthful a zip front dress (or top) will do the trick.
I love the zippered pockets, too. To keep the focus on all the zippers, I kept my shoes simple. They’re a clear strap block heel sandal with a touch of silver on the front strap to match the buttons on the dress.
Like any wrap dress, this is a great one to have in your closet because it’s so versatile. There are so many places you can wear it, knowing you will always look casually chic, polished, and modern!