By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas
In case you missed it, drop waist dresses are everywhere.
Most summers have a standout dress silhouette that defines the season. Last year, it was all about the breezy style, before that, the romantic milkmaid dress took the spotlight, and in 2019, polka dot dresses were everywhere. For 2025, the spotlight shifts to a new favorite: the elongated drop-waist dress.
One reason drop-waist dresses are so popular? They may be a modern trend, but they still have a classic and timeless feel. They also create a unique and unexpected silhouette that makes the piece feel special and intentional, with the added advantage of visually lengthening the body.
With minimalist pieces like the drop-waist dress, it’s the styling that makes the difference. If you don’t know where to start, check out some outfit ideas from our favorite style stars.
Camille Co
A white drop waist dress is an absolute classic in any summer wardrobe. To dress things up, kitten heels, a mini bag and gold accessories are elegant additions.
Gabbi Garcia
Need we say more? Fashion pros like to play with silhouettes and shapes—they know that even a look that appears simple at first glance becomes exciting as you dig in, even for formal wear.
Millie Bobby Brown
If you can’t decide between two colors, why not have both? Whether it’s stripes, a colorful contrast or the classic black-and-white combination, this look is anything but boring.
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