Nothing spells summer like a mood-boosting, bright print. Whether it’s simple florals, vivid polka dots or eclectic bohemian patterns, there’s one to suit everyone, depending on your look – and your frame of mind. Summer’s outlook on all things printed has been fairly fail-safe: we’re leaning into old reliables that pair with existing wardrobe staples. You can’t beat a ditzy floral dress and espadrille combo, in our opinion. Hint: if prints scare you, stick to the classic ones (stripes, floral, and polka dots all spring to mind here), choose a palette with just one or two colours and keep the rest of your look neutral, for balance. Shop a roundup of the best printed pieces around, below. 

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Fauve dress, €180; www.rouje.com. 

Sora ruffled checked organic cotton-voile maxi dress, Dôen, €363.93; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Floral print smocked cotton dress, Sea, €405; www.matchesfashion.com. 

Open back polka-dot midi-dress, €99, at & Other Stories. 

Liza one-shouldered dress, Rixo, €425, at Brown Thomas. 

A-line stripe dress, Baum und Pferdgarten, €239, at Gallery 9. 

Jade printed dress, Ulla Johnson, €265, at Havana.

Green dahlia Millie dress, €213; www.pinkcityprints.com.