Summer Twofer Dress

There are tons of ways to share your shining individuality with the world, from artistic personal expression to showing off your fine taste via fashion. Designer brand Ryu has supported both since 2008 by providing pieces that allow you to do just that. For an elegant example of their cool craftsmanship, simply set your ogling eyes on this lovely two-tone frock featuring white rose and 'mocha-tini' hues. Sheer draping and bashful bows give its top plenty of poise, while the accordion-pleated and petal-stitched tiers of skirt gently whisper with whimsy beneath. This flirtactous frock is fully lined and features an invisible side zipper with eye-and-hook closure, making it easy to wear with equally elegant items like a la creme tights, tasseled T-straps, and a faux fur capelet. How's ...

While all your classmates seem to be in a study slump, you simply slide into this strapless dress, grab your books, and set out for the coffee shop! Staying positive as you sail through neat pages of notes, your optimistic outlook is undoubtedly due in part to the confidence you feel from the padded bust and hidden zip of your striped-polka-dot dress of upbeat blue and paper white. This frock's grey chambray skirt, set beneath the hem of your vintage blazer, invites a scholarly look, while silky fabric-wrapped flats play intelligently off the smooth top of this twofer. Loathing the mere idea of exams? It's clear, when you wear this dress, that such an attitude is simply not for you!

"Wish it was Sunday - that's my fun day," you sing into the back of your hairbrush as you dance around your room, in PJs that match the pastel colors of your sponge painted walls. Time to get ready for another week of school. You want to wear something that will impress your secret love interest. He's just so dreamy, from the way he styles his hair, puffed up in front, to the choice white pants he wears, to his absolutely flash patterned sweater vests! Sigh. You need something to help you stand out from all those richies, something like this dress. Sweet! The rosette bouquets, feminine ruffle, and black, cloth-covered buttons adorning the bust make you smile at yourself in the mirror, while the satiny, fully lined, coral pink skirt looks ace! You tease your hair out a little ...

The next time your local wine and tapas bar hosts a tasting, gather your friends and colleagues, order a platter of fine cheeses, prosciutto, and imported olives, and enjoy an evening of conversation and refreshment as sparkling as this sleeveless dress! Its fully lined skirt features a discreet side zipper and a sash that ties at the waist. The skirt's lovely blush color will show your preference for pink vino, while the heather grey, jersey knit, scoop neck bodice will keep you comfortable as you listen to the sommelier explain how, in the production of ros, red-skinned grapes are crushed and allowed to remain in contact with the juice for only a few days before the grapes are pressed and their skins discarded, instead of remaining in contact throughout the fermentation process, as ...

A warm summer night, funnel cake, and the whirring of the carnival rides all around - does it get much better? It does if you have the perfect outfit! This navy-and-khaki striped twofer dress is perfect for frolicking with your friends at the local street fair as you peruse the local artists' booths and eye that cotton candy machine nearby! With an adorably crocheted accent belt, elasticized waist, and A-line skirt, this frock has you ready to stroll the streets and sample the treats in true casual-chic style. Paired with your navy flats, cuff bracelets, and vintage bag, you can't help but ensure that you always win the 'big prize' in the fashion game!

A pristine, blue lake lies quietly only an hour away from your home, and to mix things up a bit, you gather a group of your buds to head up for a weekend of fun! You have big plans for the first night - a posh, little party complete with outdoor lights strung along the cabin porch and a hip DJ set up on the dock! Wearing this lovely, strapless dress featuring slightly shimmery, multicolored tiers with a pair of sandals, a pendant necklace, and a gleaming hostess smile, you serve kabobs and punch to your buddies as they enjoy the moonlight, music, and cool lake breeze! The flexible, shirred back, fully lined interior, and textured, banded waistline of your dress make you feel at ease as you enjoy a lovely evening with friends!

Add a splash of avant-garde edge to your look with this watercolor-print sheath by Motel! British designer Motel is the self-claimed cult brand that defies trends in favor of eye-catching, ultra-cool fashion masterpieces. Abstract, rainbow-hued patterns cover this body-hugging, knit dress in a dreamy, dazzling design. Frame this chic, scoop-necked look with metallic heels, black tights, and a twisted hairband for museum-worthy style that wows!

This dress has all the elements you look for in a frock - plentiful pleats, a sweeping sash, and a serene color scheme of beiges, blues, and browns! It's bordered in the same sweet floral design that sits just above its hem, and its two sheer layers sit light on your shoulders. With sky kitten heels and a soft cardigan, this dress is nearly ideal, and the only thing needed to complete the picture is you!

Evoking the gorgeous gradients of a deep summer dusk, this bliss-inducing bandage dress will have you squealing in delight! A rich onyx gradually lightens through a gorgeous pewter to a refreshing mint hue, while a back cut out adds playful pizazz. Raised stripes punctuate the knit fabric, featuring narrow spacing at the waist to accent your smashing silhouette. Pair this super soft and fantastically flexible dip-dye dazzler with 70s-inspired platform sandals and a violet lip color for an ensemble worthy of the best of nighttime beach parties.

On your weekend tour of the best little-known shops around, let your eye for a great find start from the get-go by wearing this pretty vintage-inspired dress! Belt this brown, floral button down today, toss a deep blue skirt beneath its keyhole-open back tomorrow, and wear a sweater under its collar for your final day, as you collect the chicest pieces of yesteryear. With your favorite boots and a brooch, let this frock be your good luck charm for great finds!

Sweeten your style with this polka-dotted, cocoa-colored frock! The cobalt-blue polka dots decorating its mesh overlay make this belted dress a tasteful way to indulge your playful personality. Its flirty, V-shaped back and textured belt look delectable alongside a pair of strawberry flats, a gold pendant, and a vanilla hair accessory. Treat yourself to this charming look!

When the cool weather turns warm, you simply can't give up your favorite drink. Clad in this breezy mocha-hued dress, you opt for iced to keep cool on a sweltering summer day. Featuring a pleated collar, functional button placket, embroidered hem, and unique gathered detailing, this crepe-and-crochet dress will add cool style to even the warmest of weather. Paired with creme-colored sandals, a woven tote bag, and brightly hued jewelry, you'll have a stylish look that will keep you cool.

When the sweltering summer sun comes out, your friends know who to go to for refreshing treats! Today, they stepped up onto your porch only to find you looking divine in the colorful stripes and circles of this boho maxi dress, singing into a cherry ice pop as if it were a microphone! That was your cue to ham it up even more, placing a hand on the ruffled, fitted waist of this kimono-sleeved frock, and then dramatically holding it against your heart as you belt out your favorite hit. Finally finishing, you bow and step forward in white sandals to greet your audience, peering at them over your round sunglasses, and offering the opportunity for them to sing into a 'mic' of their own!

You carefully move your U-gouge over the block of maple in front of you, bending over your work so that your pretty maxi dress' low-scooped, crisscrossed back shows from beneath your lovely locks. Today, you felt inspired by this dress' geometric print of diamonds and lines, and the curlicues of wood that you shave off your woodblock make way for a similarly zen pattern. Before long, you put an apron over this frock's slightly padded bust, and ink up a roller brush. You push your wooden bangles out of the way and pull your hair back with a floral clip as you begin to ink your block, ready to make prints that are as beautiful as you look!

Your tropical vacation is so jam-packed with plans that theres little time to rest, let alone the chance to change between activities. Never fear - this rust-hued, V-neck maxi is the perfect wear for everything you do! With a pattern featuring distinctive stripes and animal prints, this dress is fitting for a stroll along a tropical trail, while its laced X-back opposite a padded bust is perfect for dinner reservations. With a comfortable pair of woven flats and a scarf wrapped in your hair, youll feel so comfortable in this frock, youll forget you packed anything else!

It's always a treat to travel with you, thanks to your gourmet kitchen skills and flawless taste in fashion! While your friends finish surfing and relaxing on the sand, you skip back to the bungalow to prepare dessert in this delightful dress! It boasts a sleeveless racerback silhouette with a crossover neckline, an elasticized waist, and a full fern-green lining, served in woven zig-zagging stripes in an orchard of fresh shades. Make this refreshing design even sweeter by layering it beneath a sea-blue cardigan an adding a pair of bright tights and patent raspberry flats before completing your look with a charming floral headband!

Take a black, retro-cut frock, sprinkle it with ripe strawberries, and you'll be tempted by no other. With flattering princess seaming in the bust, satiny decorative buttons lining up the front, handy pockets, and a sash to wrap in a cutesy bow, this dress will get sweet on you at first glance. Wide straps make for a comfortable fit, while bows on the neck and pockets make this dress even girlier than it already boasts to be. If you want to show off the fullness of the A-line skirt, add a tulle petticoat for a bold look. Wear with patent heels to create an ensemble that will sweep the nation.

After a perfect day of sun and surf, there's nothing you look forward to more than donning this 100% cotton, navy-hued dress and welcoming your friends for a cocktail on your ocean-front terrace. Featuring a pintucked bodice, scalloped hem, delicate embroidery, and a crochet racerback, this darling dress will drape you in casual style. For a look that will make waves, pair this sweet shift dress with gilded sandals, a stack of gold bracelets, and a shell-hued cardigan to keep out the ocean breeze.