The dress you need right now? It nods to spring but it’s also got a practical long sleeve. Try these perfectly transeasonal styles …
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It’s the time of year where things are suspended in the in between: we’ve tired of the showy, seasonal dresses that got us through winter and yet the sight of the flimsy cotton sundresses currently loading in new-in sections feels off – frankly, it’s way too early. It leaves a gaping hole in our wardrobes for dresses that bridge the gap between winter and summer. Thankfully, there are some styles landing now that are only too happy to oblige. Worth noting is Jigsaw’s 1970s style shirt dresses that are cool and zero-effort (particularly when paired with handbag of the moment, a roomy suede shoulder bag in a rich shade of light brown). Equally, on the high street, COS and H&M come up trumps for long-sleeved black dresses that are practical but far from pedestrian. Lastly, British label Aligne’s Marais denim dress, with its large pocket and button detailing, tows the line between utility dressing and a progressive shape (see the jagged hem and softly sloped shoulders) that is in favour with the fashion pack. Scroll the best transeasonal styles below.
Blue textured midi dress, €280, at Jigsaw.
Black flared skirt dress, €59.99, at H&M.
Green floral print shirt dress, €55.95, at Zara.
Blue Marais functional wrap dress, €155; www.aligne.co.
Beige Serafia ribbed knit dress, Faithfull the Brand, €259; www.net-a-porter.com.
White cotton broderie midaxi dress, M&S Collection, €75, at Marks & Spencer.
Ecru Daya printed midi dress, BA&SH, €295, at Seagreen.
Mole bias cut midi dress, €99; www.arket.com.
Cream Katara embroidered dress, Stella Nova, €400, at Arnotts.
Black cotton ribbed midi dress, €59, at COS.
Navy and white striped Cerise riviera dress, €345; www.rixo.co.uk.
Heather grey long sleeve dress, Skims, €106, at Brown Thomas.
