At last, just as we were beginning to think we’d seen the last of summer, the sun has returned once again. With barbecues, garden parties and picnics in the park on the agenda this weekend, we’re reaching for the perfect easy, breezy midi dress. Casual enough to work from day to night (swap trainers for sandals or add extra jewellery) a simple midi dress will be comfortable all day long – just remember to bring a cardigan or light jacket to wrap up in once the sun goes down. If you’re lucky enough to be heading off on a staycation, a midi dress will be your best friend: from beach walks to al fresco lunches and scenic drives, comfort meets effortless style with this slip-on-and-go hero dress. And the added beauty of these dresses? They’ll work right into summer 2021 – or whenever we get to go on a longed-for sun holiday once again. Practical dresses that are far from boring, these are the styles you’ll reach for day after day. So whether you opt for a fitted shirt dress (look to Marks & Spencer and Cos) or an on-trend billowy puff-sleeve style (& Other Stories and H&M), shop our edit of the best midi dresses to buy now…