How to rock a risky crochet dress with style for your summer vacay—just like the celebs do

Can you name a more summer-ready trend than crochet dresses? While we wait for you to mull that one over, here's where to shop a knitted piece for your summer capsule wardrobe and how to style it.

This trend has truly become a staple of summer styling, along with that of boxer short outfits and 'Balletcore' slips, with everyone—from Love Island's Maya Jama to Sofia Richie and Doja Cat—rocking the look.

The open weave and floral patterns never fail to capture those holiday vibes, especially since they're perfect for wearing as both a bikini coverup and for a cute, vacay date night moment (accompanied by your fave vacation perfume, of course!). Here's your complete guide to the celeb-approved look...

How to style Crochet dresses

From Maya Jama's Cult Gaia crochet dress (Maya's Love Island outfits are the gifts that keep on giving), to Sofia Richie's 'Quiet Luxury' crochet co-ords from her honeymoon, the open knit look is having a big moment for summer 2023.

Much like the sheer dress trend, this style is perfect for wearing over a bikini (like Kendall Jenner's sheer dress and bikini combo look) or a bodysuit for a cute day look or dinner. Celebs have been repping the knitted look both on the red carpet and during their own glamorous vacations, so why not follow suit?

You can pair a crochet number with everything from chunky sandals, or flat sneakers—like the viral Adidas Samba sneakers—as well as cute shoulder bags or beach-ready straw bags and of course, a pair of chic, Hailey Bieber-esque sunglasses.

And though both Maya and Sofia have opted for cream crochet dresses, right now you can shop a knitted number in nearly every summery shade and length.

Just seeing a crochet piece, whether it's a skirt or a bucket hat, we can practically taste the Aperol Spritzes...

MIL's crochet dress picks from summer

Crochet dresses are truly timeless, they always come back around once the sun starts to shine and definitely belong a spot in your suitcase.

They're surprisingly versatile because as mentioned, you can dress them up for a vacation dinner look—where you're sipping cocktails at sunset—or down, for a casual daytime, beachy fit. Though, make sure you've applied the best sunscreens to your skin, even if you're mostly covered because crochet tanlines are not the vibe...