5 fabulous summer dresses
Time for a wardrobe update? Beach, BBQ or boutique break, swish your way through the holidays with these stylish summer dresses.
Swapped your joggers for last year’s shorts? Time to up your sartorial game, sister. Maxi, midi or somewhere in between – we’re making the most of the warm weather and stocking up on summer dresses. Here’s our pick of what’s on the High Street and on the rails at some of our favourite Hampshire boutiques.
Miss June ‘Moon’ dress, The O&P Stockbridge
Pretty, colourful and made for strolls and sundowners by the sea. This dainty day dress by Miss June is one of a selection of summer dresses at Stockbridge boutique, The Owl & Pussycat. Look out too for their fab choice of sunglasses.
£240
Lauren Linen Dress in Cupid, Graham & Spencer, Stanwells
Standout stylishly at your next garden party in this fun, easy-to-wear bubblegum-pink linen designer dress. Find it and more in the Velvet by Graham and Spencer range at Stanwells boutique in Lymington. If you’re popping in, the always on-trend team there will happily help you pick the perfect accessories to go with.
£285
Embroidered Ladder Stich Dress, Oliver Bonas
Sunshine yellow with a gorgeous retro feel, the devil really is in the embroidered detail on this marvellous stripe and ladder stich summer midi dress from Oliver Bonas.
£65

Place du Soleil palm dress, Cleverly Wrapped
Floaty and fresh with Miami vibes, we’re loving this White Palm Dress by Dutch brand Place du Soleil. It’s elevated by gold trims, cap sleeves and on-trend tassel ties. Snap it up before we do at Stockbridge’s Cleverly Wrapped boutique.
£113

Orange Ruffle Trim Dress, George at Asda
We’re absolutely in love with the burnt orange colour of this ruffle trim summer dress. Throw it over a bikini on a super hot day and you’re beach-ready in moments. Grab one with your groceries – and don’t forget the sunscreen!
£14