How to Wear a Toga Dress

Dress styles for spring favor one-shoulder asymmetric lines and the perennial Goddess gown gets a modern makeover. Loved on the red carpet for their elegance and femininity, draped Grecian gowns have been a firm favorite for several seasons.

This spring sees a fresher look, with above-the-knee-hemlines providing a more youthful and flattering alternative to the modern toga dress. It can be dressed down with some jeweled flats or some strappy gladiator sandals for a more relaxed holiday look.

If you dare to wear your toga ultra-short like Victoria Beckham or Rihanna , then dress it up with some strappy heels, or for a more authentic casual look some flat buckled sandals. If the dress is plain then add some of this season’s jumbo jewelery, a huge cuff or large statement necklace, for an up-to-the-minute feel. For a really modern-bohemian twist throw over a military jacket, as favored by Mischa Barton.

Single-block colors have a greater slimming effect, or alternatively, embrace this season’s color-block trend with vibrant Richard Nicholl-style two-tone color blocks of orange and pink. When it comes to brightly-colored toga dresses designer Lanvin, is a firm favorite with the celebrity fashion pack, with his spring collection of eye-popping brights and leopard prints.

However, if you are looking for a style that will last more than a season, select a toga dress that will remain a forever piece. Grecian-style dresses never go out of fashion; whilst hemlines may vary and in-vogue colors may change, a classically draped toga dress in a neutral shade will transcend seasons.