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M&S X GHOST
Whether you’re looking for a floaty midi dress or a maxi with pretty puffed sleeves, you’ll find all the floral-print dresses you could wish for in the latest M&S X Ghost collection
The bohemian ruched dress
Life’s a breeze with a flowing midi dress, especially during hot and humid weather. A simple ankle-grazing dress will be a throw-on-and-go favourite for many summers to come. Add a straw bag and strappy sandals to amp up the holiday vibe (even if you’re staying at home). Choose a V-neck dress to accentuate your décolletage or opt for more coverage with long-sleeved styles that take air conditioning in their stride.
The fun floral-print dress
Floral prints are perennially fashionable, and all-over blooms tap into the cottagecore trend nicely. Wear dainty, figure-flattering silhouettes with trainers or block-heeled sandals to ground the look and throw a cardigan on top if you want to layer up. Floral dresses can also be bold, daring and graphic depending on your style, so don’t be afraid to experiment with larger-scale prints too, which look particularly striking on maxi dresses with plenty of fabric to showcase the design.
The pretty puff-sleeved dress
A hyper-feminine puff-sleeved dress is ideal for summer parties and events. The secret to wearing lighter shades and pastels is to not be precious about them; instead, consider any stains a sign of a summer well spent. Maximise the cost-per-wear value by toughening up a vintage-inspired dress for everyday wear with chunky sandals and a denim jacket, adding oversized earrings and mules for sundowners in the evening. You might just wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.
The wear-anywhere midi dress
Enter the failsafe midi dress: comfy, flattering and easily dressed up or down for any occasion. Whether you choose a tea dress, a wrap dress or a shirt dress, this outfit-in-one is bound to become a go-to in your wardrobe. For days in the office or long weekend brunches, the mid-length dress is your new best friend. Best of all, midi dresses can be worn year round, with the addition of a sweater vest and knee-high boots during the cooler months. Genius.
Words: Sarah Lafarge and Dulcie Emerson
