There’s no better time and place to show off your style than on an island getaway. The gorgeous weather and scenery makes the perfect backdrop for stunning instagram photos where you can model your latest vacation attire. Preparing for these special moments with unbeatable style takes some foresight, and it begins with boutique owners staying up to date with the current island-vacation worthy trends available from wholesale dress suppliers.
These are the 5 must-have dresses that fashion island-set travelers everywhere will be dying to get their hands on this season.
1) Strapless, One-Shoulder, and Halter Dresses
The first notable trend is a 3-for-1: strapless, one-shoulder, and halter top dresses. These are by far the most popular necklines of the moment for warm weather outfits. They all show off sunkissed shoulders and leave plenty of breathing room for the arms when temperatures are high.
These necklines fit nicely with the larger overarching Y2K trend of the moment and appeal to both a young trendy crowd, as well as adult women who are happy to relive trends that were popular in their youth.
You can’t go wrong with any of these options, and it’s a complimentary trend to some of the other 5 must-have dress styles worth scouting out in wholesale dresses.
2) Smocked Dresses
Smocking is one of the hottest details you’ll see cropping up on dresses anywhere from the runway to the street. Smocking allows dresses to flatter figures without exact tailoring, and without restrictive cuts. It’s a comfortable way to look put together and it’s affordable to producers to include, making it a winning trend for everyone involved in wholesale dress sales.
Smocking is most often seen around the bodice area of a dress. Strapless dresses often have smocking around the entire torso area to help provide a secure fit, but other dresses can incorporate the trend just in the low back area to provide waist emphasis, or under the bust.
One particularly trendy version of smocking right now is a drop waist smocked dress. This laid-back cool girl dress style is at its peak right now, so wholesale dress suppliers are struggling to quickly produce exciting new designs to meet demands.
3) Linen Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses are never out of style, but they’re particularly in-style this year. Less women are choosing mini dresses and are instead opting for the more sophisticated and fashion forward midi or maxi dress lengths. That being said, not every maxi dress is on trend.
Linen maxi dresses are the safest bet when it comes to island vacation style. They have an air of luxury and are extremely practical thanks to their breathability. European vacation style is especially known for this style, and it can be combined with other trends like smocking, one-shoulder necklines, or trendy colours like butter yellow, pistachio green, or cream.
Stay clear of cheaper feeling materials like jersey when browsing wholesale dresses and opt for more luxurious looking fabrics. Both natural fabrics and synthetic blends can both give off a linen look, whether or not they’re the “real” version.
4) Crochet and Knit Dresses
Crochet and knit dresses may not seem like the most practical trend at first, but you’d be surprised at their versatility. While crochet dresses with open weaves are best left for casual settings like the beach or a music festival, knit dresses are an upscale version of this trend that can be dressed up.
They often have a body-skimming sexy silhouette that makes them perfect for a sultry date night or even a night out with friends. Low back versions or knit dresses with cutouts thoroughly lean into this sex appeal, making it a must-have dress for any vacationer eager to explore evening adventures.
5) Patterned Wrap Dresses
The final must-have dress trend for island vacation style is patterned wrap dresses. Wrap dresses are a universally flattering style of dress, but this classic is given a fresh twist with trendy patterns like bright botanicals, playful polka dots, or sweet and girly gingham.
This dress trend is perfect for more formal occasions like dinner or even wedding guest attire since it covers up plenty of skin but still offers a feminine shape and comfortable wear.
