If you are in search of a lightweight, ultra-feminine dress with ruffles dress to wear this summer then the Club Monaco Andrea Dress is the answer.

The Club Monaco Andrea  Dress is a scoop neck  dress in a lightweight wrinkled cotton voile and has lace and pintucking  throughout the dress. There is a 4 button closure at the top of the dress so you can wear the dress buttoned up to whatever degree you would like to do so.  A drawstring at the neck allows you to wear the dress as tight or as loose as you would like and the drawstring at the drop waist creates a definition in the dress. Elastic at the bottom of the sleeves  makes it easy to wear the sleeves at full length or pushed up without worrying about them constantly falling down. The bottom hem of the dress has ruffles, silk chiffon panels, and embroidery which add to the feminine look and feel of this dress. Since all of the fabric is thin and sheer, there is a slip dress lining so there is no worries of the dress being see-through.

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Club Monaco Andrea Dress

This is a casual dress perfect for your normal weekend activities like shopping, brunch, or sight seeing. You will want to wear the dress with a neutral or soft color sandal or wedge shoe.

Lace is a big trend for spring and summer 2011 and most of these great lace pieces are seen as tops but my favorite lace clothing that I have seen so far are the Club Monaco Diaz Lace Shorts. A lot of lace clothing is very conservative and modest but the length, cut, and appearance of the shorts are perfect if you are a trendsetter who takes risks. These shorts have a very unique lace pattern that is not super delicate so there is no fear that they will not hold up with normal wear. The waist of the shorts are banded waist and are full lines so you do not have to worry about exposing yourself at all.

There are so many ways you can pair these shorts and will be able to create  different looks with the shorts. You can keep your look soft and feminine by wearing the shorts with a simple pastel shirt and wedges or heels. You can wear a leather and lace look by pairing the shorts with leather heels and a shirt with an edgy feel to it. Play around with the Club Monaco Diaz Lace Shorts and find a look that you feel comfortable wearing.

Club Monaco Diaz Lace Shorts

While warm weather makes many  want to wear dresses and skirts there are times when you may want to wear pants or even shorts. There are others who prefer a pant over a skirt or dress all the time. The problem though with pants, especially at the height of summer, is that it is so hot that pants can be uncomfortable to wear. The solution for this problem is a cropped  leg pant.

Khaki pants should be a staple in everyone’s closet but many Khakis are big and baggy and not fashionable and stylish.  The Club Monaco Renay Cropped Pants are a simple basic yet stylish  pant that can be worn with almost anything. Though they are called Khaki they are more of a peachy pink beige color.

Club Monaco Renay Cropped Pants

Though they are not a true nautical pant, the Cut 25 Cropped Pant has that feel due to the color and the buttons. These pants are a comfortable slouchy pant that features a jersey inset. These pant are the perfect balance of a slim fit and a wide leg pant.

Cut 25 Cropped Pants with Elastic Waistband

A wide leg pant is not a simple buy. You need to be careful if you are not tall because a wide leg cropped pant can easily make you look shorter and wider than you are so this style pant is really best for women who are medium to tall stature. If you want to wear a wide leg pant the Diane von Furstenberg Bananarama pants are a great choice. These pants are pleated palazzo pants in a great Anthracite color.

Diane von Furstenberg Bananarama Pants

Cargo pants have been around for many seasons now and there is not a lot of change to them from one season to the next so they have become a true staple for the closet. There are a lot of different styles of cropped cargo pants from loose and baggy to slim and fitted and everything in between. There are even a lot of pants that are designed to be worn full length or can be rolled up to make them a cropped pant.

Joie Montgomery Cargo Pants

Haute Hippie Cargo Pants

Alice + Olivia Cropped Cargo Pants

Cropped pants for the most part will work for all shapes and sizes but keep in mind that if you are petite that the wider style cropped pants will make you appear shorter than you really are. Enjoy the summer wearing cropped pants knowing that you are comfortable and in style wearing them.

Club Monaco Spring and Summer Dresses are now available. This years collection is a mixture of boho, long hem dresses, mids and  mixed with the right amount of a polished finish.  The brand itself is known for not being overly trendy  and creating great basic staple pieces of clothing so that they not only can be worn with other great Club Monaco accessories but with other brands as well. You are not going to find crazy outlandish colors and patterns with Club Monaco but rather will find more subtle patterns and basic colors that will last beyond a single season. That is no to say that Club Monaco is not trendy and is considered boring and simple, just that an emphasis is put on being a classic  look with a bit of trendiness added in. With ruffles and pleats on many of the dresses you will see many of the popular lady-like looks that were so popular at all of the Spring fashion shows.  A lot of the dresses also have a laid back boho chic look to them giving the appearance of a natural dress that has so modern elements to it as well.

Club Monaco Aileen is a long hem dress that is pleated and gorgeous . This is available in two colors and both are perfect for this spring and summer. In fact this is one of my favorites dresses this year. I love the shirtdress style and the fact that it is made of cotton so I will not be too hot when wearing this dress. Style is added to this otherwise basic shirtdress with a long pointed collar and the 10 buttons that go from top to bottom of the dress. The pleated band at the waist and box pleating at the back of the dress really help define and accentuate the waist and give it definition. The neutral colors of the dress make this versatile and easy to wear with so much of your wardrobe. The Aileen is the perfect summer dress for a casual day at work or for a relaxing weekend.   This dress looks great paired with sandals or open toed wedges along with a nice chunky bangle.

Club Monaco Aileen Dress

Club Monaco Kayleen is a silk dress that is about mid drift that comes in a nice graphic design. It features a scoop neck line and cinched waist. There is pintucking at plackets and pleating at the back which help create great definition at the waist. The ruching at the drawstring and bottom of the cuffs adds to the  soft feminine look and feel of this dress. Though the dress is sheer, there is no fear of over exposure since there is a think black slip lining so all that needs to be covered is. Pair this dress with sandals or open toe shoes  making sure you are keeping your shoes light and soft like this dress. You can wear this dress at work or for fun. You can even wear this when the weather cools down for fall.

Club Monaco Kayleen Dress

Club Monaco Tracey silk pleated dress is gorgeous it features a ruffle look from the pleats that is so in this spring and summer. This dress also features a scoop neck and front zip that is hidden and also the dress is belted. This dress is so soft and feminine looking and fits so well with the ladylike trend that is so popular right now. You can wear heels or sandals with this dress depending on how casual or dressed up you want to be. I can envision wearing this dress not only for work but for an afternoon party or wedding.

Club Monaco Tracey Dress

Club Monaco Layla is the perfect basic dress to own. You can wear it to work as well as for a night out. Throw a blazer or fitted jacket over the dress when you are at the office to look professional or wear it as is at night for fun. You can even add some color to the dress by wearing a belt over the dress at the waist.  The ruching and vertical seams at the waist not only make this dress much more stylish that a regular basic navy dress  but really flaunts your waist. This is a dress that will take you from one year to the next due to its classic styling, this is not a dress that will look out a date anytime soon. Wedges or pumps are perfect to wear with this dress.

Club Monaco Layla Dress

There are many more examples of great dresses that you may see and shop for by clicking on any of the above links. You can only buy them from shop bop which the leads will take you too. I love Club Monaco and their entire 2011 line looks great and mature.

Club Monaco is known for their young and hip designs and for most of the past decade they have become known for their black and white signature colors.   While originally an independent Canadian company, Club Monaco is now a division of Ralph Lauren Corporation.  For the past couple of years now they been really focused on renewing their brand and reaching a larger and younger audience, especially in the U.S.  As part of their marketing campaign  they have begun adding brighter hues into their lines to compliment their more traditional neutral tones. By taking their ques from fashion forward Europe,  Club Monaco is always ahead of the curve in their designs and collections, often being one of the first to introduce a certain or look into the US markets.  This year their ruffle skirts , shirts and dresses are no different being a hot commodity ahead of the fashion curve.

Ruffles , pleats, and frilly designs this year are a big fashion trend for women. This year is all about being feminine and lady like.  2011 is also about taking retro styles and making them hip once again. Ruffle clothing are a classic and elegant style that dates back to the early days of fashion.

The Club Monaco Coleen skirt is cute spring summery navy skirt for work or out for dinner.  This skirt can be worn both casual or dress. It is also in the traditional Club Monaco dark hue, which is highly sought after by their fans and followers.

Club Monaco Coleen Skirt Click Here for More Info or to Buy

The Club Monaco Ogla Tulle skirt is a really feminine skirt that is a lot of fun and sexy.
Club Monaco Olga Tulle Skirt

Club Monaco Georgia Dress is very young  and stylish. Its a graphic dress with a nice lined sheer look that is also popular.

Club Monaco Georgia Dress

Club Monaco Melody Sheer Sweater is super cute and will go great with either jeans, dress pants or a skirt.

Club Monaco Melody Sweater

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