Yesterday’s announcement has put a spring in our step as we enter into the long weekend, with brighter days finally in our reach. While this weekend might still be spent mostly at home, with outdoor meet-ups, trialling new takeaways and walks outside our 5k the highlight of the bank holiday, we can now at least look forward to a summer of socialising, outdoor dining and staycations. Prepare accordingly with midi dresses that can be dressed up or down, our edit below will see you through garden parties (of six people) from May 10 right through to weddings, family reunions and staycations later in the summer. Brown Thomas and Arnotts have a very tempting 30% off sale this weekend which features many of our favourite brands – now is the time to pick up a dress or two for summer occasions on the horizon …