This season we not only love comfortable, stretch fabrics but natural fabrics like linen and hemp make a strong appearance. Natural fabrics like these take little water to produce and are biodegradable. Brands like Asha Eleven and Isabel de Villiers have created wonderful, South African-made summer dresses in many styles.
One of the on-trend styles of the season is the tiered ruffle dress. This style is wide and loose and makes you want to twirl! The Isabel de Villiers version comes in mini and maxi length and in various vibrant colours.
Isabel’s colourful linen tunic dresses are beautiful easy-wearing dresses that can be worn belted or not. Her wrap dresses in stretchy fabric are a flattering must-buy.
Asha Eleven‘s summer hemp dresses have beautiful ruffles and ties with a boho-feel. Light, breathable and pretty.
Other brands like JMVB and ERRE also have gorgeous summer dresses in their collections. Some bold, some simple but always wearable, well designed and sustainably made.
JMVB’s Rain Maxi Dress is a best seller that returns every summer. Made from stretchy, Bon bon fabric the ankle-length dress is versatile enough to be worn out to dinner or even over swimwear.
ERRE has added slip dresses in bright, happy colours with bold sleeves to their collection. The signature “power sleeve” remains on some of their more formal dresses.
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IdV Winter Maxi Twist Dress, BlackRated 4.00 out of 5R1,599.00 – R1,699.00
An ultra-flattering and elegant black evening dress. The gathered twist smoothes the tummy and the V-neck elongates the neck. Lined skirt. Made from stretch fabric.
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Bam Collective Winged Shirt Dress R3,300.00
A black and white striped shirt dress with bold wrap-over and cape detail. Made from non-stretch fabric.
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Bam Collective Mass Midi Dress R3,400.00
The mass midi dress with its open back and halter neck detail will add the perfect summer statement item to your wardrobe. Available in Sky Blue (as shown) and Black.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, Mint Green R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle. Available in midi or ankle length.
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IdV Summer Maxi Wrap Dress, Cobalt R1,600.00 – R1,800.00
An ankle-length wrap dress with a lined bodice, a full skirt and short sleeves. Fastens with two fabric ties. Made from stretchy fabric.
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IdV Summer Midi Wrap Dress, Cobalt R1,499.00 – R1,599.00
A wrap dress with a lined bodice, full skirt that fits over the knee and short sleeves. Fastens with two fabric ties. Made from stretchy fabric.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, Black R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle. Available in midi or ankle length.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, GrapeRated 5.00 out of 5R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, Rose Quartz R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, Royal Blue R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle.
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Erre Flutter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress, Navy R2,400.00 – R2,600.00
The dress has a fitted bodice with a scooped neck and back and a double-layer flounce sleeve. The skirt of the dress is full-circle.
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Smudj Roberta Cut Out Dress, Ecru
R2,999.00Original price was: R2,999.00.R2,699.00Current price is: R2,699.00.The Roberta mini dress has statement puff sleeves, cut-outs on the sides and back and a voluminous skirt. Made from luxury non-stretch fabric.
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Bam Collective Doubled Dress, Black & White Print
R5,950.00Original price was: R5,950.00.R4,750.00Current price is: R4,750.00.A sleeveless dress with a high neck and peplum detail. The dress is fully lined. Made from slight-stretch cotton fabric in the unique Morphism Print.
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Bam Collective Doubled Dress, Blue Print
R5,950.00Original price was: R5,950.00.R4,750.00Current price is: R4,750.00.A sleeveless dress with a high neck and peplum detail. The dress is fully lined. Made from slight-stretch cotton fabric.
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Smudj Marlee Bare Shoulder Dress, Linen Bloom
R1,799.00Original price was: R1,799.00.R1,299.00Current price is: R1,299.00.A 100% linen maxi dress in an exclusive floral print. The dress has a ruffled one-shoulder detail and a wide, three-tiered skirt.
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Smudj Marlee Bare Shoulder Dress, Black Linen
R1,799.00Original price was: R1,799.00.R1,299.00Current price is: R1,299.00.This maxi dress has a ruffled one-shoulder detail and a wide, three-tiered skirt. Made from non-stretch linen fabric.
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Smudj Elodie Ruffle Detail Dress, Botanica Mint
R1,499.00Original price was: R1,499.00.R890.00Current price is: R890.00.*FINAL SALE – NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES*
A pretty ruffle dress with a V-neck, drawstring waist and three-quarter sleeve. Made from semi-sheer, non-stretch fabric.
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IdV Summer Maxi Wrap Dress, Pink R1,600.00 – R1,800.00
An ankle-length wrap dress with a lined bodice, a full skirt and short sleeves. Fastens with two fabric ties. Made from stretchy fabric.
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IdV Summer Midi Wrap Dress, Pink R1,499.00 – R1,599.00
A wrap dress with a lined bodice, full skirt that fits over the knee and short sleeves. Fastens with two fabric ties. Made from stretchy fabric.
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IdV Summer Maxi Wrap Dress, Forest Green R1,600.00 – R1,800.00
An ankle-length green wrap dress with a lined bodice, a full skirt and short sleeves. Fastens with two fabric ties. Made from stretchy fabric.