Summer Dresses: The 30 Best Styles To Buy Now

From slips to maxis, the most desirable dresses to wear as the weather warms up

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From slips to maxis, the most desirable dresses to wear as the weather warms up.

From: Harper's BAZAAR UK

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Rossella Jardini Gingham Belted Dress, £1,073

Gingham is one of this season's prettiest prints, so invest into Rossella Jardini's maxi style for a piece that will work for weddings, garden parties and the office.
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Rossella Jardini

Anine Bing Floral Dress, £179,

Work Anine Bing's sweet floral dress with a pair of boots for an LA model look.
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Anine Bing

Rixo London Floral dress, £265

For a feminine, modern dress (take note of its front splits) turn to Rixo London.
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Rixo London

Uterque Lace slip, £175

We're dreaming of wearing this silk emerald slip with nothing but a tan.
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Uterque

Three Graces Cotton Stripe Dress, £350

Slip Three Graces' loose stripped dress on over your bikini for a chic poolside look.
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Three Graces

Topshop Unique Side Split Floral Dress, £255

Ideal for every summer occasion imaginable, Topshop offers a tea dress that you'll have in your wardrobe for years to come.
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Topshop Unique

Whistles Striped dress, £119

A drop-waist dress is cornflower blue begs for days spent in the park.
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Whistles

Paloma Blue Fiesta Mini Dress, £240

Flattering and feminine, Paloma Blue's coral ruffle dress works well with simple sandals as well as white pumps.
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Paloma Blue

Zara Cross-over dress, £99.99

Tap into the ballet trend with a blush coloured floaty dress.
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Zara

Stella McCartney Belted Denim Dress, £545

Stella McCartney adds her twist to the 70s denim dress.
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Stella McCartney

Own The Look Lemon Maxi Dress, £84.95

Team this lemon print dress with white trainers for a modern summer look. The double splits allow for extra movement.
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Own The Look

Mint Velvet Off-the-shoulder Embroidered dress, £119

Wear a chambray denim dress with a pair of tan wedges for a 70s appeal.
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Mint Velvet

Whistles Lace-up Dress, £119,

The ultimate easy, thrown-on dress, Whistles delivers once again with this powder pink tunic dress.
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Whistles

Mango Silk dress, £169.99

Mango's yellow silk dress has already been seen on numerous fashion influencers and it's not easy to see why - its joyful colour exudes summertime optimism.
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Mango

Maje Denim dress, £185

A denim pinafore dress will never lose its relaxed allure - wear on its own with white pumps or with a T-shirt or Breton top.
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Maje

Magda Butrym Silk Floral Dress, £1,210

Backless, ruffled and colourful, Magda Butrym's floral dress is romantic yet not saccharine.
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Magda Butrym

Luisa Beccaria Striped Ribbon Dress, £1,410

Luisa Beccaria's feminine linen dress has a delightful Brigitte Bardot appeal.
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Luisa Beccaria

Kitri Pink Slip Dress, £125

Kitri has fast become a go-to destination for high-quality, affordable and stylish pieces and this ballet pink slip dress is no exception.
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Kitri

H&M Knee-length Dress, £49.99

Style this romantic chiffon dress with a white T-shirt for added versatility.
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H&M

Kalita Reversible Silk Maxi Dress, £918

If you're searching for the perfect dress to wear on holiday, Kalita is your go-to.
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Kalita

Hush Violetta Striped Dress, £69

A wrap dress is a timeless classic regardless of seasons, both flattering and versatile.
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Hush

Gus Hurgel Fluted sleeve dress, £643

Guil Hurgel's vintage-inspired dresses are set to become a hit with the fashion world this summer - buy yours now and get ahead of the game.
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Gus Hurgel

H&M V-neck dress, £29.99

H&M's floral slip dress is perfect for layering, whether over a T-shirt or under an oversized cardigan. It also features a side split, making it a great day-to-night option.
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H&M

Tomas Maier Camel Wrap Dress, £690

Thomas Maier offers the perfect summer dress to wear to the office, elegant, flattering yet cool.
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Tomas Maier

Bimba & Lola Gingham Dress, £190

Gingham grows up with Bimba & Lola's fitted gingham dress.
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Bimba & Lola

Claudie Pierlot Bow Shoulder Dress, £199

The off-the-shoulder trend shows no sign of waning and this pretty white dress will work hard all summer long.
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Claudie Pierlot

Chloe V-neck dress, £6,490

Not much will make you feel like summer more than a Chloe floaty dress. Pair with classic brown sandals for a holiday-ready look.
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Chloe

Diane von Furstenberg True Blue, £468

Jonathan Saunders updates the wrap dress with this blue check Diane Von Furstenberg look.
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Diane von Furstenberg

Ba&sh Empire Line Dress, £260

Breeze through summer in this dusty pink romantic dress by French label Ba&sh.
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Ba&sh

& Other Stories Slip dress, £69

Team a slip dress with a grey T-shirt and utility boots. The delicate clover print adds a feminine charm.
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& Other Stories


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