There are few occasions a reliable summer dress won’t see you through- drinks, city breaks, dog walks and 239431 beer garden trips, a versatile summer dress that can be styled up or dressed down can be a saviour in ‘I have NOTHING to wear’ moments aplenty. Whether you’re drawn to maxi, midi or mini, this is a wardrobe staple you really can’t be without. Add a denim jacket, basket bag and chunky sandals and voila, you’re ready to head out the door quicker than we can say “Let’s get a jug of Pimms”.
Gingham, polka dot and florals are the pinnacle of reliable prints and you won’t stray far wrong with these go-to’s in your repertoire. Notable high street destinations for summer dresses we predict you’ll be living in this year include Collusion on ASOS, Sezane, & Other Stories, Weekday and Never Fully Dressed- bookmark these babies, scroll ‘new in’ and you’re guaranteed a winner.
Holly
I exclusively wear dresses in summer so I already have my eye on loads. As ever, I’m loving the longer dresses to be worn everywhere, work, the pub, a nice sunset walk. They also keep me warmer when I’m in the pub gardens until the early hours of the morning. But I am partial to a mini dress for a night out. Catch me in all the dresses!
*New Look, Yellow Gingham Square Neck Frill Mini Dress, £25.99
*New Look, Blue Button Front Mini Smock Dress, £22.99
*ASOS, ASOS DESIGN cami midi sundress with raw edges in white, £28
*Never Fully Dressed, Blossom Short Sleeve Lindos Dress – Curve, £89
Lareese
I live in dresses all Summer long – they just make for easy-going outfits you can throw on but still look like you’ve made an effort. I particularly love smocked prairie dresses or milkmaid style necklines and puff sleeves. Everything just gets a little bit more romantic in the summer and I always love wearing shapes that play up to that!
*Mango, Vichy check dress, £49.99
Zara, GINGHAM CHECK DRESS, £27.99
*Sezane, ALEXANDRA DRESS, £135
*Urban Outfitters, UO Sofia Yellow Floral Linen Mini Dress, £52
Charlotte
UGHHH I feel like I am in my prime with this trend in all honesty- a summer dress is truly my favourite kind of outfit and approaching the warmer weather is making me v v happy. I live for an oversized, smock or tiered dress and it seems like I’ve accidentally nailed a green/lime colour palette here- maybe it’s my colour for S/S21 and I didn’t even know it?! I especially love the Collusion number with the matching bandana for effortless, comfy yet very cool vibez.
*ASOS, COLLUSION gingham midi tiered sundress dress in yellow & black, £25
*Sezane, ALEXANDRA DRESS Maxi purple flowers, £135
Danielle
My uniform come summer is pretty much a throw on dress, sandals and light jacket, it’s truly the easiest time of the year to get dressed! I usually end up going for light coloured (best for heat) minimal chic dresses that I can wear to the beach, to work, and to the pub. I also love this white wrap number with fun polka dots from the Never Fully Dressed curvy range, great for events although possibly not a wedding! And I recently discovered Violeta by Mango which is their plus-size range, most of the choices are quite plain but I think this blue ditsy print is so pretty and feminine.
*Mango, Flowy printed dress, £59.99
*Never Fully Dressed, White Rainbow Spot Wrap Dress – Curve, £89
Darcey
Dresses are always the best in Summer, so easy to just throw on and head out the house. Paired with some sandals/trainers and a cute bag, you are good to go! I love a floral dress (shocking for Summer) with a bit of ruffle action going on. Very much a fan of tennis style outfits at the moment too, like white skorts, but also a big fan of tennis style dresses. Cami dresses are also very fun and go with almost anything, I really like this check print one from Motel!
*ASOS, ASOS DESIGN floral ruffle detail midi dress with tie detail, £45
*Weekday, Jana Terry Dress, £35
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