Summer Fashion Trend: Chill Out with a Relaxed Look

Chill out this summer in a breezy dress as stressless as a nap in a hammock. Just because you're in a dress doesn't demand discomfort. The hottest new trend in summer formal wear springs from a mix of psychology fitted with fashion.

Everyone's stressed. But when yoga gets you all twisted up, it's time to try something simpler--make smart summer wardrobe choices that will help you keep your cool and looking great.

-Simple dress designs are kind to the eye. Calm patterns will help keep you breathing deep. Go for a discreet, sheer polka dot, a single wavy pattern or a solid print.

-Loosen up with a slightly looser-fitting dress that still flatters your figure. Make room for a little breeze when strutting your stuff in the heat. Try a lightly looser fabric that moves with you, not against you.

-Cool colors are a great de-stresser, too. Just like a cool blue or green painted room is much more soothing than a bright red or orange room-the same goes with what you wear.

-Take it down a notch with a lower heel. Instead of stilettos, which totally strain your feet, try an elegant kitten heel at your next black tie soiree. You can dance fancy free and your toes will thank you at the end of the night.

If you are what you wear, you might as well get comfy in your clothes and still rock a red carpet.