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Colourful dresses: formalwear ideas and elegant summer outfits
“Colour is a power that directly influences the soul”, said Wassily Kandinsky. It is a principle that also, and above all, applies to formalwear fashions.
In the summer of 2025, colourful dresses are top-of-the-list for the most refined looks for weddings, open-air events and unforgettable evenings. The hues are bold, playful or vibrant, to light up your femininity with a new energy.
From pastel shades to more saturated colours, the colourful formalwear dress confidently shows itself as a symbol of individuality and self-aware style, bringing with it a tonal lightness perfect for the season.
The colourful dress, star of summer formalwear looks
In a context such as summer special occasions, often immersed in greenery and natural light, amid sunsets and flowering terraces, the colourful dress is superlative in its expressive power.
Whether the tone is lavender, bright coral or deep blue, what matters is the colour's ability to interact with the environment and the emotion of the moment.
In summer, the intense, warm light enhances the
brightest, most saturated shades, making them more vibrant and photogenic.
Furthermore, colour has the power to convey playfulness, joy, energy: exactly the sensations we want to wear on holiday.
For example, for a colourful summer formalwear outfit, the pastel green pleated georgette dress is a versatile and sophisticated option, capable of subtly adapting to every type of silhouette.
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Georgette, silk and viscose: the materials of summer
In addition to the colours, the fabrics make the difference. Summer requires breathable, lightweight materials that can follow the body's movements naturally.
Georgette, often pleated, is airy and flowing: ideal for outdoor weddings.
Silk crêpe de Chine is cool to the touch and extraordinarily elegant and adds structure to volumes while remaining breezy.
Embroidered tulle, the centrepiece of the most romantic outfits, manages to combine sheerness and three-dimensionality, while stretch viscose is perfect for those seeking comfort and a second-skin effect, as offered by the long ribbed dress with sheer intarsias.
When should you wear colourful dresses? From an aperitif to the reception overlooking the sea
Country weddings, evening cocktails on panoramic terraces, baptisms in citrus groves: the colourful formalwear dress is perfect for every summer occasion, as long as it is chosen carefully.
The Elegant collection by Marina Rinaldi offers styles designed for all hours of the day and for different types of events.
Like the crêpe de Chine dress made of pure silk, decorated with a stylised floral print: ideal for an afternoon wedding or a civil ceremony with artistic flair.
For those who love a more ethereal look, the embroidered tulle dress combines lightness and character with its semi-fitted line, tone-on-tone appliqués and deep neckline at the back. Perfect for receptions in dramatic settings or on sea-view terraces, where the interplay of transparencies and details is enhanced by the light.
Finally, for those who want a dynamic and fresh elegance even in the brightest hours, the aqua silk georgette dress is the ideal choice. The wide, flared line, the halter neckline and the exclusive wave print make it perfect for ceremonies by the sea.
How to complete the look: accessories, layering and style
An elegant look for a summer ceremony is not complete with just the dress, it requires harmony between garments and accessories.
The goal is to create a coherent ensemble that enhances the silhouette, respects the context of the event and communicates personality through a few details.
For example, a stole in the same fabric as the dress is perfect for covering the shoulders during religious ceremonies or cooler evenings. It is discreet and can also be worn as a lightweight shrug.
For footwear, the metallic leather court shoes are the ideal partner: medium heel, tapered silhouette and shiny finish that adds radiance to the entire outfit. It is a decidedly more comfortable alternative to high heels and does not compromise elegance or comfort.
And to light up the face, some rhinestone earrings: long, refined and with clip closure. They are all you need to finalise the entire styling without adding any other jewellery.
