Monsoon Dress

A monsoon dress encapsulates varied fashions and styles, with cuts and shapes to suit all tastes. These dresses are manufactured and distributed by a British clothing retailer, Monsoon, founded in 1973 by Peter Simon. Some of the Monsoon dress creations exude a distinctly Asian aura, a fallback to influences from Rajasthan, India and Afghanistan in the early days of the company. The dresses are designed with feminism in mind and have eye-catching silhouettes. Usage of drop waists and silky shining fabrics renders a unique stylish look to the items of clothing.

The entire Monsoon dress collection can be grouped into certain basic categories; casual, evening, jumper, beach, shirt, bridal and bridesmaid dresses. Casual dresses are suitable for daily use. They may have a pin tuck top or a round neckline or a V-neck or a bow front, a gathered waist and a floral or daisy print. Silk blend dresses generally have around 55 percent silk and 45 percent cotton. A concealed side zip with a contrasting sash adds to the aesthetic appeal of the dress. Some dresses have a plated skirt and a frill edge with a jagged hem line for an added feminine touch.

The smart dresses often use print designs with adjustable strap ties and soft silky materials for a corporate look. Evening dresses are mostly full length gowns designed for a night out on the town. Jumper dresses are usually completely linen with a slash neck. Beach dresses often have floral prints designed for lounging in the sun with the fabric composed of 70 percent cotton and 30 percent silk. Shirt dresses have a high collar with embroidery and pintuck details on the front and the back. Bridal dresses reflect the joyful nature of the wedding day and are usually virginal white. The bridesmaid’s dresses too are festively embellished in various colours.