As you can probably tell, we’re huge fans of a good dress here at Who What Wear. Sure, a layered look made up of separate pieces can look really elevated if you get it right, and we’ll never complain about a perfect white top and jeans outfit. But nothing compares to the ease of throwing on your favourite dress in the morning and feeling your best all day. A great dress is a versatile one, and, in case you missed it, team Who What Wear UK recently tried on and tested out some of this season's most in-demand styles to see if they could be worn in multiple ways, dressed up and down for different occasions.
One dress stood out among the crowd, and I knew the second I slipped it on that I needed it in my wardrobe. It was the Dôen Meribel dress, a ridiculously pretty (I think you’ll agree) red, floral print midi dress made from 100% cotton—so it’s light and breezy and really, really comfy. It looked cute with some simple leather sandals and a basket bag for summer days when I need to run around the city, or even for beach holidays. But it also felt dressy paired with heels and a clutch—so much so that I’m planning on wearing it to a number of weddings I have this year (yes, I’m a proud outfit repeater, especially when the dress is this good).
I’m not the only one who’s fallen head over heels for the California brand's latest ‘It’ dress—Who What Wear UK’s editor in chief, Hannah Almassi (a dress expert if ever there were one), ordered the style too. And in the past few days I’ve spotted some of the best-dressed influencers I know showing it off on the ‘Gram as well. Below, you can see how we’re all styling it up slightly differently, and you can shop the style now while it’s still in stock. I’m only warning you as last year, by the time summer came around, Dôen dresses were as hard to get hold of as a Taylor Swift concert ticket (IYKYK).
I know this dress will work incredibly hard for me this summer and for many years to come, so I feel confident that it’s a wise investment. So much so that I’m already eyeing up the other Dôen styles below as well. How many dresses is too many dresses? Asking for a friend.
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Having completely sold out, I've spotted nearly all sizes available on ByRotation—perfect if this is a dress you need in your rotation right now.
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This season’s Méribel, the Ischia, is almost impossible to find. Net-A-Porter has just restocked, but be quick, I have a sneaky suspicion it won’t stay around for long.
What’s not to love about a green floral print dress with a shirred waist? I’d wear this to a summer picnic with leather sandals and tortoiseshell sunglasses.
A classic white iteration, pair it with your favourite ballet flats and a raffia shoulder bag for the perfect warm-weather look.
Bright, bold and undeniably beautiful—I can just see this dress on holiday in Italy or the South of France.
I’ve fallen in love with the romantic florals of the Emmaretta. With multiple ties, you can adjust it for the perfect fit. I adore the thick ruffled straps and high back, as they allow you to wear your favourite bra while staying comfortable.
I’m a sucker for a white babydoll dress and when I came across the Almadia, I’d never checked out so fast. Dress it up with metal-detailed sandals or keep it casual with a boat shoe.
A fantastic option if you’re a mini dress fanatic like me and have a garden party on the horizon. Pair it with brown suede sandals and a matching suede tote for the perfect warm-weather look.
I predict another sell-out. The perfect balance between sheer and covered, this yellow embroidered lace dress is a showstopper if ever there was one.
A subtle floral print is always a winner in my opinion. This is a dress you'll find yourself gravitating towards for summers to come.
The perfect polka dot dress doesn’t exi—oh wait, yes it does! With a tie waist that you can adjust at leisure, style it with strappy kitten heels and a wicker bag.
I had to shout out the Sofia. With its soft blue checkered print, it has a playful sophistication I can’t get enough of.
A blue iteration.
A gorgeous take on a reimagined two-piece, the Enya two-toned dress incorporates the drop waist of the popular trend. Pair it with black heels and an east/west bag for a polished look.
A classic white dress you can always rely on.
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