With a heatwave on its way next week, Louise Thompson says this £36 breezy midi dress from Next is the only piece you need to add to your summer wardrobe
Light evenings, blue skies and sunnier days mean spring is officially here and summer is not far off. This makes it the perfect time to spruce up your new season wardrobe. We don’t mean adding tonnes of new pieces, but a few extras can’t hurt. And we’ve found the ultimate summer dress, all thanks to Louise Thompson.
The ex-Made in Chelsea star posted a gorgeous Next dress to her Instagram, stating, “If you buy one dress this summer, it has to be this one.” We’d have to agree. This ‘one and done’ dress can be worn to everything.
The exact dress is the Navy/White Bandeau Jersey Woven Mix Midi Dress from Next, which retails for £36. This is such a good price considering how expensive dresses can be these days.
This navy and white midi dress is a perfect summer addition to your wardrobe. Its bandeau neckline and flattering ruched body help give it a figure-flattering shape.
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The mix of jersey and woven fabric makes it comfy yet structured, making it versatile for formal and less formal occasions. While the drop waist flows into a soft cotton skirt and adds a bit of movement to the dress. It’s the perfect blend of casual and chic, and so easy to dress up or down.
Louise made this dress look a bit more casual by teaming it with a pair of toe-ring flat sandals. Toe-ring sandals are going to be one of the biggest shoe trends of the summer, so it’s no surprise that someone as stylish as Louise paired these sandals with the dress.
The exact sandals are the Black Leather Signature Metal Toe Loop Strappy Sandals, £45, also from Next.
A slightly pricier alternative comes from Reiss. The Anna Quan Drop Waist Maxi Dress in Black/Grey has been slashed from a huge £525 to £210 and provides a similar drop-waist look to the Next style. Alternatively, if strapless styles aren’t for you, ASOS’s contrast maxi dress with poplin skirt in black and ivory, now £25.50, provides a higher neck.
