Simplify your wardrobe with a do-it-all dress. Shop the best styles from Massimo Dutti, Arket, Zimmermann and Chloé …
The appeal of a one-and-done dress is high at this time of the year. Especially, if you find the sudden switch to good weather often leaves you in a complete wardrobe tailspin. (Raise your hand if you’re still overdue an audit of the summer pieces from last year you want to keep and the ones you want to ditch.) The beauty of the dresses available right now is that they feel elevated compared to the regular summer faire, boasting a kind of sophistication that means they look equally as elegant dressed down as they do for a wedding or summer soirée. There are bandeau shapes, ruching fabrics, cut-out details and touches that have a little bit of flair. Think: embroidery or elevated floral prints that go beyond the humble sundress. Shop an edit of the best one-and-done summer dresses below. Just add sandals and an appropriately summery bag.
Pink gathered halterneck dress, €179, at COS.
Red strapless bandeau cotton midi dress, M&S Collection, €40, at Marks & Spencer.
Ivory Rhiannon cut-out dress, Zimmermann, €850; www.net-a-porter.com.
Mustard midi dress with embroidery detail, €129, at Massimo Dutti.
Vintage white Grace ramie dress, $319; www.possethelabel.com.
Dark green smock maxi dress, €89; www.arket.com.
White floral ruffle cotton dress, Chloé, €1,850, at Brown Thomas.
Cream two-tone open-back dress, €560; www.houseofdagmar.com.
Multi-colour Ischia cotton dress, Dôen, €428, at Seagreen.
Mint Daison striped cotton dress, Barbour, €119, at Arnotts.
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