As we edge closer to summertime and holiday season, there’s nothing like a do-it-all dress that will work overtime. This season has been a big one for the dress – with styles ranging from puff-sleeve and midi-lengths to bold patterns and tent shapes. Meanwhile, minimalists will love the sleekness of the halterneck and racer-back styles which abound, both on the high street and from mid-range brands. Here are twelve we love right now, to kick-start your dress shopping. 

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Beige organic cotton midi-dress, Ninety Percent, €105; www.net-a-porter.com.

Flowy dress with cut-out detail, €49.99 at Mango. 

Freya halter neck maxi-dress, €196.17 ; www.kitristudio.com. 

Clash print midi-dress, Never Fully Dressed, €125 at Arnotts.

Orange long sleeve maxi-dress, By Malene Birger, €380 at Gallery 9. 

Tiered A-line maxi-dress, €99 at COS. 

White cotton v-neck midi-dress, €59.99 at H&M. 

Jolene dress, Fabienne Chapot, €239.95 at Serena. 

Puff-sleeve midi-dress, €89 at & Other Stories. 

Blue cotton maxi-dress, Sir The Label, €380; www.mytheresa.com.

Celiz black dress, Munthe, €399 at Macbees.

Organic denim and scallop leather dress, Chloé, €5,990; www.net-a-porter.com.