I’ve Found My Perfect Summer Dress (and It’s From the High Street)

As a fashion editor, you might think that I love the thrill of getting dressed, and most of the time, I do. But when summer arrives, I’m more concerned with getting out in the sunshine, instead of riffling through clothes to come up with an outfit. As we know, dresses are the key to easy dressing, and summertime is the season for them to come into their own. Whilst there’s many different styles around, of varying length, colour and design, I recently spotted one of our favourite fashion people, Francesca, in an easy-to-style and seriously graceful piece that I was convinced was designer. Spoiler alert: It’s from the high street.

Woman on street wears white dress, fisherman sandals and woven bag

Though the weather still seems to be making up its mind, every few days we get a peak at blazing sunshine, and when the hot days arrive the last thing I’m thinking about is tight-fitting pieces. Instead, airy, loose pieces are front and centre of my outfit selections, and this Whistles dress sets itself to be an obvious choice.

Starting with a fitted bodice that features smocking in the back for added comfort, the dress then flows into a full, floaty maxi skirt. With an understated design, this is a piece that can be pulled out year after year and will bring an edge of refinement to all occasions, from days in the office to dinners abroad. Of course, Whistles is all about clever details, and this one features adjustable straps as well as pockets, which we all appreciate. Currently, the Anna dress comes in a fresh white shade, as well as a seriously chic deep brown hue. The hard part is choosing which colourway to go for.