10 Designer Dresses For Your '23 Summer Mood Board
It’s never too early to start thinking about summer, right?
After all, we’re just a week away from the month of May… which means Memorial Day is basically around the corner.
And soon, summer will officially be here… at long last!
With that said, I’m already thinking about my summer wardrobe.
If you’ve been following Cho & Tell, you know that I’m a dress girl. I love a zip-and-go situation.
When buying a dress — or anything for that matter — my motto has always been, “Buy fewer, better.”
So, I may very well splurge on one of these beauties below because, as you’ll see, these designer dresses don’t come cheap.
This Top 10 List might not be for everyone, but if you are a luxury shopper or a fashion enthusiast in need of some summer wardrobe inspo, this list is most definitely for you.
Here you go:
TOP 10 SUMMER 2023 PARTY DRESSES — DESIGNER EDITION:
PUCCI EMBELLISHED CREPE HALTERNECK MAXI DRESS, $1595. — I love a sexy halter dress. And I love a maxi dress. This is the best of both worlds. The Pucci scarf tie gives it a certain je ne sais quoi. It’s already hanging in my closet, ready to be packed for a trip to Italy in July.
PROENZA SCHOULER METALLIC JERSEY HALTER DRESS, $1690. — I love a shimmery dress in the summertime. So festive. This gold halter dress is equally great for a party in the city or at the beach. Versatile and memorable.
JACQUEMUS GAUA SLEEVELESS RUCHED MAXI DRESS, $1125. — A lady in red always makes a statement. This Jacquemus dress is a lot of look for the price.
TALLER MARMO TOILE DEL RIO FEATHER-TRIMMED SATIN-JACQUARD MIDI DRESS, $1800. — I saw this fabulous, feathered dress on my friend Alison Loehnis’s Instagram. She recently wore it to a party in Dubai. Alison is always so chic, she’s the President of Net-a-Porter. And when I saw this dress on her, I told her I had to have it. It’s a beauty.
KHAITE MILO DRESS IN WHITE SEQUIN, $3400. — Nothing says “party” quite like sequins. And a white sequin dress is so chic. I’ve been a fan of Cate Holstein, the 2022 CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, since the very beginning. She’s a real talent. This dress is Exhibit A.
MICHAEL KORS HAND-EMBROIDERED SEQUIN STRETCH JERSEY CASCADE DRESS, $5490. — Nobody does glamorous jet set clothing better than Michael Kors. And this dress — though very, very expensive — would be in your closet forever. It’s sexy and timeless.
CAROLINA HERRERA STRAPLESS GATHERED MIDI DRESS, $3290. — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon is a friend, so I’ll admit I’m biased… but he really hit it out of the park with this floral strapless dress. I wear a lot of Herrera because it’s feminine, modern and fits like a glove.
MAGDA BUTRYM STRAPLESS JERSEY SASH MINI DRESS, $1590. — If I could pull this dress off (I can’t), I would buy it in a second. I love the color and the drama of the sash. A real wow for someone who wants to make an entrance.
ALAÏA BELTED POLKA-DOT MIDI DRESS, $3900. — I’ve had my eye on this dress for a while. It’s the perfect day-to-night dress. And I love a Pretty Woman polka dot moment. Size up, the built-in belt is tiny.
ZIMMERMANN WONDERLAND MIDI CORSET DRESS, $1600. — One of my eagle-eyed besties found this fabulous summer dress and I’ll admit, if she didn’t buy it already, I would have gotten it myself. This is the perfect summer dress. Saks has it in white.