Great Plains takes a Parisian vacation for Spring 11, with a definite sense of contemporary chic and lots of refreshing newness. Design details are key, with directional cuts, iconic prints and a new take on summer casuals.
Chic city looks inspire the lightweight tweed box jacket and sculptured two-in-one dress with tulip skirt and puff shoulders. In keeping with the monochrome palette is a new abstract graphic print featuring on a bow front dress and wrap over skirt.

Japanese garden prints and embroidery update silk vests and belted long sleeve tunics. The ‘Old China’ ivy print continues the new direction featuring on smock tops and a belted pleat front dress. Bold and beautiful camouflage bow and butterfly prints give a playful nod to whimsical summer days on 50’s style dresses, tulip skirts and pretty smocks.

Jersey breathes in the fresh summer air updated in rainbow mosaic prints on wrap dresses and tulip skirts or block colour structured dresses. For a vintage 60’s feel the
summer lace overlay dress and top are both versatile enough for daywear chic or updated with heels and a statement clutch for the evening. The beautiful Hide and Seek knitted dress made of delicate pleated fine gauge knit creates a quirky vintage feel.

Effortless, classic Parisian dressing inspires the more pared down designs from the Spring range. Loose shirting, floaty sleeveless dresses and tie waist tunics in gingham and chambray create a relaxed, contemporary vibe with the sleeveless ruffle neck shirt sitting prettily over skinny clean wash denim.

The timeless Breton stripe appears on ruffle shoulder t-shirts and ¾ length sleeve tunics; team with the crop utility trousers in khaki to complete the love-worn look.

Linen is transformed in bold block hues of raspberry coulis, lettuce green, gypsy red and nautical blue. Mix-and-match cuts and styles; fitted wrap skirt, wide leg tailored trousers and the relaxed, draped lapel blazer.

For a more tailored summer look the linen double breasted belted sleeveless dress and 60’s shift style are key for a summer garden party or relaxed take on seasonal work-wear.

Waterfall cardigans in striped jersey and bold knitted yarn act as versatile cover-ups for breezy summer nights. Double breasted summer macs give a nod to the military in khaki hues with epaulette detail. For a fresh summer take on outerwear opt for the cotton belted mac in a statement summer hue.

Lightweight scarves add an eclectic boho vibe to classic summer wardrobe staples. In nautical check, nude tonal stripe, acid wash, confetti print or a bold summer colour all with tassels. Tie around your neck, wear over your shoulders or tie onto a leather shoulder bag.

SS/11 Dresses now available at GreatPlains.co.uk.