From beach lunch to the party under the stars: the right outfits for every moment of summer's most glamorous day.
Ferragosto is the heart of the Italian summer: sun, sea, endless long lunches and parties that end at dawn. Whether you spend the day on the sand or dance by the sea, here's how to build the perfect look — light by day, sparkling by night — choosing from flowing dresses, jewelled sandals and accessories that catch the light.
The Ferragosto lunch: fresh and effortless
The 15th of August almost always begins at the table, under a beach umbrella or in a garden overlooking the sea. The watchword for the daytime look is lightness: fabrics that breathe, colours that tell of the holiday and a soft silhouette that leaves you free to move between the buffet and the first dip. Summer 2026 rewards flowing dresses and prints that speak of travel, and this is where a short chiffon dress becomes the cleverest piece in your beach bag.
The rule is simple: a single piece that does everything. A printed dress slips over your swimsuit in a second, carries you through lunch and takes you to the afternoon stroll without ever looking like too much. Add a wide-brimmed straw hat, mirrored sunglasses and you're ready: effortless chic isn't laziness, it's knowing how to choose the right piece.
Caribean Dress
A short dress in light chiffon with a tropical print that smells of sea breeze and sunset cocktails. Wear it over your bikini, pair it with flat sandals and it becomes your pass from the beach to the aperitivo.
Available in several colours — from pale pink to fuchsia — to match the mood of your Ferragosto day.
Discover the productIf you love bold colours, the Rainbow Maxidress brings the whole rainbow onto a long, holiday silhouette, while for stylish sun protection there's the straw Vintage maxi hat. You'll find more dresses perfect for the day in the women's short dresses collection.
The sunset aperitivo: relaxed elegance
When the sun goes down and the light turns golden, the rhythm changes. It's the hour of the beach aperitivo, of feet still bare on the warm sand and of that first glass that opens the evening. The sunset look thrives on balance: still comfortable, but with a detail that lifts it. A one-shoulder dress, a pleat that moves with the wind, and on your feet a sandal that adds light without giving up comfort.
It's the moment when shoes make the difference. You don't need vertiginous heels on a jetty or among the tables of a beach bar: better a stable wedge, a platform espadrille or a flat jewelled sandal that sparkles with every step. That's exactly the secret of Ferragosto — looking polished while staying practical.
Dress Pink Dream
A long one-shoulder pleated chiffon dress, with that fluttering drape that catches the evening breeze. A romantic pink without being saccharine — perfect for the aperitivo that turns into dinner.
Available in many colours, from fuchsia to red to mustard: choose the shade that lights up your tan.
Discover the productOn your feet go for a square jewelled sandal with sparkling details, the pearl and rhinestone sliders with a comfort sole, or a rope Kreta wedge to lengthen the figure. Discover all the options in the flip-flops and sandals collection.
Dinner by the sea: the allure of the maxi
Ferragosto evening dinner is a moment all its own. Whether it's a long table among friends with your feet in the sand or a restaurant on the harbour, it's the occasion to bring out the maxi dress — the piece that turns any evening into an event. Maxi length is a byword for summer elegance: fresh, feminine, a little bohemian, and even more beautiful when the fabric plays with the light of the streetlamps and candles.
For dinner by the sea, choose fabrics that move — chiffon, georgette, light slip dresses — and let a single detail shine: a thin strap, a slit, a glint of sequins. There's no need to overdo it: the right maxi dress speaks for itself, and all you have to add is a pair of earrings and a touch of gloss.
Ibiza Long Dress
Ibiza in your wardrobe: a long chiffon dress with large round iridescent sequins, a thin strap and a V-neckline. The perfect compromise between the lightness of summer and the sparkle of the evening.
A style that moves from dinner to dancing with no change of dress — literally the most versatile piece for Ferragosto night.
Discover the productFor an even more dramatic effect there's the Sequinflow Long Dress, entirely covered in sequins with a slit and a luminous slip. You'll find all the maxi styles in the women's maxi dresses collection.
The party under the stars: time to shine
Then comes the part everyone waits for: the party. Ferragosto is the night of beach bonfires, of clubs by the sea, of fireworks mirrored on the water. It's the moment for sequins, for mini dresses that catch every strobe light and for dresses that seem made for dancing. If there's one evening of the year when you can be daring, it's this one.
The sequin dress is the absolute star: short to move freely, bright to get noticed. Choose a deep V-neckline for a sensual touch, or large iridescent sequins that change colour depending on the angle. Pair flat jewelled sandals — because a beach party is for dancing, and the heels stay at home — and let the dress do all the work.
Sequin Stripe Vee Dress
A short sleeveless dress in tulle and sequins with a deep V-neckline: the choice for those who want bare shoulders and maximum light effect. Perfect for the Ferragosto party that ends at dawn.
The piece that makes you say yes to the dancefloor without a second thought.
Discover the productWant even more dramatic sequins? The Vrengler dress plays with large applied iridescent sequins, while the Gakia Dress goes for carefully placed sheer panels at the front. Discover all the sparkling looks in the Sparkly, rhinestones and sequins collection.
The finishing touch: jewellery that catches the light
A Ferragosto outfit isn't truly complete until you add the detail that signs it. With your tan in the spotlight and shoulders often bare, it's the jewellery that builds the highlight: a rhinestone necklace that lights up the neckline, a collier that draws a line on golden skin, a dramatic single earring that needs no company. In the evening, under the party lights, these accessories make more of a statement than anything else.
The beauty of statement jewellery is that it transforms even the simplest look. A basic dress plus a crystal necklace instantly become a special evening. And since we're talking about details, you can afford to be daring: layered necklaces, a wrist jewel with an integrated ring, dangling earrings. Ferragosto is the perfect night for luminous maximalism.
Collier Regyna
A collier with large rhinestones, available in gold, silver and black: the generous stones create a bold jewelled effect that lights up the face and neckline. The ultimate highlight of your Ferragosto evening.
Wear it over a low-cut dress for a red-carpet contrast, even if you're barefoot on the sand.
Discover the productComplete the look with a jewelled-effect Megaly collier, a Cross Strass Chain that crosses over the chest or the Raissa wrist jewel with an integrated ring. You'll find all the jewellery in the women's accessories collection and in the necklaces.
Frequently asked questions about the Ferragosto outfit
What do you wear for Ferragosto at the beach?
For Ferragosto at the beach, the ideal is a short, light chiffon dress to wear over your swimsuit, like the Caribean Dress, paired with a straw hat, mirrored sunglasses and flat sandals or espadrilles. In the evening, for the party, you move on to a sequin mini dress with jewelled sandals.
Which dress to choose for the Ferragosto dinner or party?
For dinner by the sea, go for a flowing maxi dress like the Ibiza Long Dress in chiffon and sequins; for the party choose a sparkling short dress like the Sequin Stripe Vee Dress, more practical for dancing. Both can be found in the Sparkly collection by Dream Shop.
Which shoes to wear to a beach party?
At the beach, high heels are uncomfortable on the sand: better flat jewelled sandals, rhinestone sliders or stable rope wedges. The Square jewelled sandal and the pearl and rhinestone sliders combine comfort and light. See the whole flip-flops and sandals collection.
What are the trending colours for summer 2026?
Summer 2026 rewards sand tones and warm beige for minimal looks, dusty blue and sage green for a fresh mood, and cherry red as a statement colour for the evening. On a Ferragosto tan, pink and fuchsia also work beautifully, the stars of many Dream Shop maxi dresses.
How to accessorise a summer dress for the evening?
With bare shoulders, jewellery makes the scene: a rhinestone necklace like the Regyna collier, a dramatic single earring or a wrist jewel turn even the simplest dress into an evening look. Layering luminous necklaces is the jewellery trend of the summer. Discover the Dream Shop jewellery.
Where to buy Ferragosto outfits online with fast shipping?
At Dream Shop you'll find dresses, sandals and accessories for every moment of Ferragosto, with free shipping in Italy for orders from €100 and payment in 3 instalments with Klarna. The women's catalogue counts over 2,000 pieces across dresses, shoes and jewellery, updated every season.
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From beach lunch to the party under the stars, build your perfect look with Dream Shop dresses, sandals and jewellery. Free shipping from €100 and payment in 3 instalments with Klarna.
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