Mulberry combined vertical stripes with horizontal stripes for this resort wear look, and it's surprisingly flattering. Add an interesting neckline that visually adds height and you have a look that projects major confidence in the boardroom.
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The Trend: Ballgowns We'd Wear IRL
Usually ballgowns are reserved for prom night, your wedding day and your imaginary Oscars acceptance speech. But the full-skirted, modern silhouettes at this year's resort shows were surprisingly wearable. Take this crop top and skirt look from Erin Fetherston, for example -- it's what Cinderella would wear on a Saturday.
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Casual Elegance
Jenny Packham's answer to dressing down a full-on ballgown skirt -- just throw on a tank and cardigan. Can I wear this to work, please?
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At First Blush
I remember one of the first style rules my big sister ever taught me -- pink and red clash. Well, screw that. We were instantly taken by this two-toned creation from Monique Lhuillier.
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Neon Knockout
A drop waist and slim belt somehow make this citron gown from Project Runway alum and CFDA designer Christian Siriano look completely wearable.
The words "resort wear" tend to mislead people when it comes time for yet another season of ubiquitous fashion shows. But what sounds like the showing of multiple collections featuring swimwear and sarongs (most likely at a time when you're stuck in a hot office dreaming of vacation), is actually a showing of trends appropriate for any season. This year's resort collections features coats we're coveting for the autumn chill, sheer dresses that have us scheduling time at the gym, and, OK, there are also some vacation-worthy pieces. Here, our favorite trends from the resort 2015 Collections. Use them to start your "back-to-school" pre-fall shopping list.
