Fashion trends always come full circle. I’m bringing us back to the 70’s with this retro summer sundress that will keep you comfy in the hottest season!
My mom is always telling me how she wishes she had saved her clothing from high school because I would be wearing them now, in my twenties. In my few years of closely watching fashion trends, I’ve noticed that the 70’s never really go out of style. One year it’s bell-sleeve tops, the next it’s crochet bikinis, and the following it’s ditsy floral midi dresses. The cuts of the items are iconic, and I, for one, love them. I’ve always gravitated towards this silhouette and the cutesy prints, especially during the summertime.
When I noticed this dress on the Chicwish website, I added it to my cart right away. Since it arrived, I’ve found this dress to be a winner! It’s not lined at the top (a nude bra will be your best friend), and the lining in the skirt only falls to right above the knee. The material is incredibly lightweight and sheer, so it’s made for those excruciatingly hot, summer days where you need a breezy piece.
Outfit Details
dress c/o Chicwish | bag c/o Amerii | similar heels | sunglasses | earrings | bra
This dress is a must-have, whether you’re grabbing it for some vintage fashion inspiration or just because it’s so darn cute.
While I was on Pinterest, looking up some throwback pieces similar to this one, I noticed that this retro summer sundress is truly a mix of 60’s and 70’s styles rolled into one piece. The addition of my rattan bag, circle sunglasses, and oversized hoop earrings really pulled the whole look together. I quizzed my mom to find out which shoes she would’ve worn with this look as a young adult, and she told me either espadrille wedges or a pair of simple white heels. So I guess I really nailed the retro vibes.
The pistachio shade of green has been one of my favorites for the summer (I might be allergic to the nut, but I love the color). However, if you’re looking for something a little brighter, you should definitely get your hands on this dress in the mustard shade! They offer this dress in both colors in a size S-M, but it runs on the M side, for sure. I really tightened up the sleeves and the tie at the waist to make it more form-fitting. On an even hotter day, I might let everything loose and just enjoy the comfort of a simple dress that doesn’t make my body feel like a furnace!
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Surprisingly, I own no sundresses! I am OBSESSED with this color too! I love this look- and now need sundresses!!!
No way! I couldn’t do summer without them, really. I know it’s more classic to have sleeveless sundresses, but this one is so lightweight and breathable, I knew I would wear it like crazy!
That dress is absolutely stunning on you! Isn’t it crazy how fashion comes back in style after so many years? I even should have saved some of the things I wore in high school because they’re coming back after almost 20 years!
I mean, really though. I’m constantly amazed at how styles resurface – or sometimes never truly go away. It’s shocking and fascinating to me!
Fashion trends are definitely cyclical! Loving this Chicwish dress. Totally something I would be wearing nonstop!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Oh yes, definitely! I’ve found that Chicwish, especially, offers so many of those throwback trends, and I’ve been having fun experimenting with them!
Love that dress and that color on you! So pretty!
❥ tanvii.com
I’ve found myself constantly shopping for shades of green and blue this summer. The pistachio stood out to me immediately, and now I’m so glad I got it. I love how it looks with my hair!
How cute is this dress! Love the color of it and the pattern.
Me too, most definitely. It’s so elegant and pretty – but also cute and fun. Great for dressing up or down!
This is so pretty and looks perfect for summer (I don’t know what it’s like near you but it’s hot here!). I love retro looks. We had a festival at my town with a 1950’s theme and I got to dress up and do some swing dancing. Now I want to buy more 50’s style dresses because they are so fun!
It’s insanely hot here right now. Reaching over 100° temperatures – so this dress is SUPER breathable and perfect for this weather. That sounds like SO much fun. I took swing dancing for 3 years (well, ballroom dancing, but swing was my specialty) and I miss it so much!
This dress is perfection on you. I love this style dress, it is so flattering. The bag is the perfection accommodation.
I appreciate that! I love the dress as well. It’s so comfy and breathable for the hot summertime.
This is so pretty and flowy. I love the shade of green, it’s like an apple! Super cute!
It’s become one of my favorite colors to wear this summer. Really, all shades of green and blue are taking over my closet!
I wish I looked as good in floral print dresses like you!! You are radiating! This style is a classic – nice choice 🙂
xo Samantha
Ummmm what? I think you’d look AMAZING in this dress – or any floral print, for that matter. You look amazing in anything!
That dress is sooo pretty! Love the color! Chicwish always has the cutest dresses!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
They really do. I’m obsessed with their summery options right now. They’re just gorgeous!
I love that styles come back again! I’m really into slip dresses right now, so I must be loving the 80’s-90’s right now! But now I may be into the 70’s because this dress is just so darn cute! This is a great color too. It’s not something you see a lot!
Well you absolutely ROCK slip dresses. It’s like they were made for you. I wish I could wear them that well! Thanks for the encouragement on this look. I’ve been so into these throwback vibes lately!
Love that dress! So cute!
Thanks so much. So do I!
It’s amazing how retro sundresses are back again! There is no doubt how cool are them.
Love your dress and the color! Your pictures are stunning as always
I’m glad they’re back in style. They’re some of my favorite pieces in my closet, to be honest!
I absolutely love this dress on you! Such a good find!
It definitely was. Chicwish is where it’s at when it comes to summer sundresses!
Love this print and it’s so true!! I feel like everything always comes back into style!
It just takes a couple months or years for them to circle back again. But it’s fun to find ways to make them suit the current era!
So cute and I love the color. I really love the shoes and purse that you chose to go with it.
This color has definitely become my go-to lately. I just love all things GREEN! And thank you so much. These accessories are on constant repeat!
This dress is really pretty, I love the vintage vibes!
XOXO
Cathy
Vintage vibes are ALWAYS in – no matter the era they’re coming from. Thanks girlfriend!
Isn’t it crazy how the 90’s style has come back full force?I remember wearing dresses like this in middle school. AMAZING color and print girl!
It really is – but I feel like this dress is definitely all the 70’s vibes, which is what I was mentioning in this post 🙂 Fun that you had a piece like this in the 90’s too – it must be one of those that gets to come back over and over!
That dress is soo adorable! I have that same bag and am loving the yellow and chartreuse color combo!
xoxo Sarah
You got an Amerii bag too? I love them so much right now. I want like 10 on my bag shelves now hehe!
I wish I had kept all my denim skirts from back in the day! I love this dress on you…so cute!
xoxo,
Kim
Hahah I feel that for sure. There’s so many styles that keep resurfacing!
Styles do always come back! I’ve seen it time and time again. I even remember my mom pointing this out to me and now I do the same with my daughter! 🙂
Nailil
thirtyminusone.com
Better save all your clothes so your daughter can wear them when they’re totally on-trend as she gets older haha! It’s so fun how that happens!
Love this style! I remember when my grandma told me to keep all my clothes, even when they were out of style, because at some point it would come back as a trend later lol I should have listened.
Candace Hampton
Yeah – it makes me never want to get rid of anything, but I feel like I’d just get buried under a pile of clothing if I did that haha!
This is such an adorable dress babe! The color and print are so cute and totally believe fashion trends come back around!
Kileen
cute & little
I’m so glad to hear that you like it. I bet it would look amazing on you as well!
I’m loving the retro trend right now! This dress is such a good find, I love the color!
You really rock those retro vibes, girlfriend. I’m glad you’re enjoying them as much as I am!
I love this retro style! It’s modest style is so elegant and lovely! I love to find pieces like this for my wardrobe. They work for the office, the weekend, and events!
Exactly! They’re crazy versatile and cute, simultaneously, which I love to bits and pieces.
I tend to hold onto a lot of my old pieces because I’m always afraid it’ll be trendy again and if I throw it out now, I’ll have to buy it again in a few years! I am so loving this dress on you! I really love retro-style dresses!
I think that works well for you, especially, because you tend to purchase more of those timeless, easily matchable pieces. I need to start doing that more often so my closet can stay “on trend” for years to come!
I love this dress! You are so right — it is totally in style again. The color is gorgeous on you!
I’m constantly seeing throwback styles on my Instagram feed, and I’m kinda loving it. It’s fun to show my mom and she’ll say, “omg I definitely wore that as a kid!” Haha!
I think that in 2019, we are in a really special place for fashion. There is such a special combination of all the past eras and decades of fashion and it’s been really neat to watch unfold!
I definitely agree with that! I think 2019 is super special. There’s a large variety of trends from all eras for us to choose from and blend into our modern wardrobe.
Fashion never ceases to amaze me!! I love that these trends are always coming back again. Love this green dress, babe!!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
It’s one of the things I love most about fashion. Trying out “new” old trends and seeing how they work for the here and now!
This dress is really pretty and love how you styled it!
Thanks so much for the encouragement.
You are SO right! This dress is totally 70’s vibe, and I’m loving it.
It definitely is. My mom even confirmed that she had a dress super similar to it, and a rattan bag to boot!
These are the cutest photos!! I really love that pretty dress!
That dress is so pretty on you. The green is really nice.
You look so darling, Stephanie! SO cute! I really love the green and the subtleness of the floral pattern.
Obsessed with that bag! I can’t get enough of the round purse trend!
Love this color so much! The silhouette is very flattering on you and a great woven bag is a perfect complement!
You look FABULOUS — and lovelovelove me some round bags this season!
Coming Up Roses
This is such a cute look for summer! I love the circle bag too. You can never have too many of those! 🙂
I love such cool colors for summer. This dress looks comfortable and smart for summer afternoon. Even that round bag makes this dress more trendy.
Love this dress! And your shoes too, your sandals look so cute and comfortable, too. Perfect summer outfit.
Isn’t it funny how all the styles come right back in due time!? I love that the 70’s styles on you, makes me not want to get rid of anything that was previously “on trend” !
This style is so flattering and I love the color and print! Love it when styles come back on trend– I’m totally feeling the 70s retro looks these days!
Love that dress and that color on you! So pretty!
❥ tanvii.com
I’ve found myself constantly shopping for shades of green and blue this summer. The pistachio stood out to me immediately, and now I’m so glad I got it. I love how it looks with my hair!
Fashion trends are definitely cyclical! Loving this Chicwish dress. Totally something I would be wearing nonstop!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
That dress is absolutely stunning on you! Isn’t it crazy how fashion comes back in style after so many years? I even should have saved some of the things I wore in high school because they’re coming back after almost 20 years!
I mean, really though. I’m constantly amazed at how styles resurface – or sometimes never truly go away. It’s shocking and fascinating to me!
Surprisingly, I own no sundresses! I am OBSESSED with this color too! I love this look- and now need sundresses!!!
This dress is perfection on you. I love this style dress, it is so flattering. The bag is the perfection accommodation.
I appreciate that! I love the dress as well. It’s so comfy and breathable for the hot summertime.
How cute is this dress! Love the color of it and the pattern.
This is so pretty and looks perfect for summer (I don’t know what it’s like near you but it’s hot here!). I love retro looks. We had a festival at my town with a 1950’s theme and I got to dress up and do some swing dancing. Now I want to buy more 50’s style dresses because they are so fun!
It’s insanely hot here right now. Reaching over 100° temperatures – so this dress is SUPER breathable and perfect for this weather. That sounds like SO much fun. I took swing dancing for 3 years (well, ballroom dancing, but swing was my specialty) and I miss it so much!
I absolutely love this dress on you! Such a good find!
It definitely was. Chicwish is where it’s at when it comes to summer sundresses!