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Tuesday 20 May 2014

Ten Great Spring Dresses

Given that I spent most of yesterday melting, I'm not sure whether it’s spring or summer dresses I should be to you. It's a tough line to tread - most of the time a spring dress is simply your summer one, plus a lighter coat or jacket. So let's just say these are ten pretty and easy to wear dresses that look a lot nicer in the sunshine, than they would in the snow (although I guess you can always add tights...).


Let's start with this Bike Smock dress, because nothing says spring more than bicycle rides and a cutesy pattern. It's such a great pull-it on, forget about it shape too, meaning more time skipping through meadows, less time worrying about chafing. It's £55 from Kiki's Boutique.


Moving on to this Joules number, because nothing says spring more than bicycle rides and a cutesy pattern ... well, you know the score, but this vintage-inspired Creme Cafe print really is adorable. And, brilliantly, it’s a shift-shaped dress that has pockets too. Like the ladies on the pattern, it’s enough to have you jumping for joy. Pick one up for £74.95.


Another of my favourite spring/summer things is everyone dressing as if they are about to set sail on the high seas, even though the furthest afloat they'll probably get is a pedalo in the park. Still, at least you'll look on message in this shipshape sailor collar dress. It's £76.50 from Bettylicious.


No patterns: just a flattering shape and a great colour. This &Other Stories viscose dresses is perfect for occasions when picnics in the park just might tip over into a night on the tiles. It's a very reasonable for something so useful £45.


If the brightest shade of pink isn't your thing (and, god, how I want it to be everyone's 'thing'), Topshop's Poppy pleated dress is a good go anywhere colour and shape too. It's £38 (but disappointingly no poppies in sight).


Fear not, because of course no self-respecting British woman could get dressed for warmer weather without a few florals up, or on her sleeve. French Connection's Sahara Rose ticks both the floral box and the sleeves box therefore meaning you should probably spend £55 on it almost immediately.


While I reckon you could get away with that French Connection dress in the office, this Annie Greenabelle panelled shirt dress is definitely a dress for days of leisurely fun. It's £42 from Topshop. Finish off the look with daisy chains and fruit lolly stains.

At first glance, Alice's Pig's Reality Trip looks like it’s simply a (really pretty) version of the traditional floral tea dress. Look a bit closer and you’ll realise it’s actually two separates designed to be worn together. I won’t tell if you won’t. The set costs £70.


This People Tree dress is proof that lovely spring dresses can still come in actual dress form and in patterns that aren’t florals. I'd swap the bow for a regular belt for every day wear. And then accessorise with a shit load of actual balloons. Obviously. This is £65 (actual balloons sadly not included).


And finally, on a brightest of spring days, what would be more appealing than the crisp cotton of this Candy Stripe dress? This 20th Century Foxy number has a brilliant retro shape that will last you from spring into summer, and for many more years to come. In fact, all that's missing is a pair of matching sunglasses

8 comments:

  1. I love that candy stripe dress so much. I'll be all tits and blonde hair and a candy stripe cliche and that's OK by me.

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    1. I think that would be more than okay with the rest of the world too.

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  2. Oh, that candy stripe dress is almost exactly the same as a beloved dress I bought years ago and wore to death. This means I have to buy this version, right? :)

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    1. Yes! (I'd probably say that anyway, but yes!)

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  3. I need the Candy Stripe dress but...it's a blank link for me, and when I look on the site/search 'candy stripe' - nothing. What am I doing wrong? Where is this delicious dress? Woe!

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    1. Oh woe indeed - it does seem to have gone from the website. I'll get in contact with them and check if it's just because they are out of stock. Update to follow!

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    2. Good news - just heard it's back in stock on a made to order basis. Click away!

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    3. Fantastic! Just need to save some pennies now.

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