Brittany Davy
Pippa Middleton wearing a broderie anglaise dress.
If you want an idea of what safe, classic trends, it always pays to look towards the Middletons, as all the women in this family avoid loud gimmicks and favour crowd-pleasing basics. In the heat, Kate, Pippa and Carole all turn to one British summertime staple: broderie anglaise. White broderie anglaise dresses have long been the established uniform at Wimbledon, Henley as well as amongst the chicest Parisians (along with wedge espadrilles and straw hats); however, this cutout lace is also appearing in more daring forms this year.
Brands like Zimmermann, Self-Portrait and Dôen have put their own unique spin on broderie, with bold colours, floral prints and statement silhouettes. Many high-street brands have followed suit and shown that this can be made into so much more than a white pretty dress. H&M, in particular, have got behind this trend, with puff-sleeved maxi dresses and pretty blouses leading to a surge in sales ahead of summer.
Keep scrolling to shop our edit of the best broderie pieces for spring/summer 2025.
The Best Broderie Anglaise Pieces for Spring/Summer 2025
Shop the Best Broderie Anglaise Dresses:
The perfect holiday dress.
This silhouette is perfect for humid city breaks.
The perfect beach dress.
A classic broderie-and-lace summer dress.
No one creates broderie quite like Zimmermann.
Shop the Best Broderie Anglaise Tops:
The colour screams 'summer'.
This would look perfect with jeans.
Wear with jeans, skirts or tailored shorts.
How sweet is this?
The cape-detail gives this a 2025 update.
Shop the Best Broderie Anglaise Skirts:
This went straight into my basket.
The perfect holiday buy.
Why not try a mini iteration?
Proof that you can make broderie work for evenings as well.
Pair with a bikini top at the beach, or a white top at home and you're good to go.
Shop the Best Broderie Anglaise Bottoms:
So dreamy and breezy.
I'd style mine exactly like this.
These make me want to book a holiday ASAP.
H&M shows that broderie can be the opposite of twee.
Just beautiful.
