The Model and Me: Adrift
I don’t know about where you live but here in Queensland, the summer switch as well and truly been flicked on.
Even in Sydney on the weekend there was no hint of cooler days and nights. Everyone was out enjoying the sun – at the beach, along Oxford Street at Paddington and at the races by the looks of what I saw in the cab on the way to the Vitality Show on Saturday.
Now, I love wearing pants – and thanks to the lightweight printed and plain pants in my wardrobe I can still wear them in the warmer months – but nothing comes close on a hot day in providing the ultimate level of comfort than a loose and lovely frock.
Open up my spring and summer wardrobe and you’ll find plenty of them to see. They are my go-to garments from now until about Easter next year.
For everyday, I don’t look for too much structure, just a little shape in the styling, whether that’s through a shift style or through a style like the one I’ve featured today from Brisbane-based label and store Adrift.
The model
Adrift dress* (I’m wearing size L and am 167cms) | Colless Collections necklace* | Misano Shoes sandals* | Pavo Real ring*
For summer frocks I look for fabrics that breathe – cotton, rayon, linen, viscose – and if need be I’ll add in a slip underneath. Believe it or not the right slip will not make the garment too hot to wear, it will breathe and keep the main garment away from your skin.
I’m not wearing a slip with this cotton voile dress – I found it doesn’t need one – but Adrift do offer a range of cotton slips that works with their garments. These are shorter slips but if you’re looking for something a little longer and more shaping, then have a look at Metalicus or Bella Bodies.
I love the colours in this dress (it also comes in a pink colourway too) - it’s bright, vibrant and puts you in a summer frame of mind the minute you put it on.
I love that it buttons all the way through – not only great for undoing completely and wearing as a long jacket but also great if you are a breastfeeding mum looking for a frock for the warmer months.
The tie can be worn at the front to create more of a waist – something that doesn’t work for me because of my short waist. In these instances I tie it loosely at the back so it offers a little shape but without emphasising my hips.
Increasingly I look for designs that include a sleeve. As long as the fabric is light then I don’t feel hot but I know a sleeve is offering a little more sun protection to my arms.
If you live in Brisbane, Adrift has three physical stores you can visit and check out the entire range – at Chelmer, East Brisbane and Newmarket.
A little word about the accessories – I’ve worn this with matching orange sandals and turquoise necklace – but it would work equally as well with tan or nude sandals and a fine silver or gold necklace because the dress’ pattern and colour is a statement in itself.
So tell me, is it summer frock weather where you live? Do you embrace the frock for the warmer months?
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