Now that we’re virtually in the summer holiday season, it is time to hang up the usual winter uniform of jeans and joggers for dresses that keep us cool while remaining effortless stylish. River Island always has a great selection of frocks to give any wardrobe a much-needed refresh, but there is one dress in particular that we’ve spotted that would make the perfect addition to your dress collection.
Whether you plan to wear it to a wedding, on holiday, to the office or even to a casual garden BBQ, the Beige Graphic Puff Sleeve Swing Midi Dress is guaranteed to be a hit. The gorgeous print is the definition of summer and wouldn’t look out of place on a luxury holiday to the Italian coast.
What’s more, it looks like a much more expensive designer version for a high-end label. In fact, the budget-friendly number shares many similarities to this £2,650 dress from Dolce & Gabanna’s latest collection with the luxury online fashion retailer, Mytheresa.
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River Island’s Beige Graphic Puff Sleeve Swing Midi Dress features a whimsical all over graphic print like Dolce and Gabbana’s Capri Printed Silk-Blended Midi Dress. Both dresses share a cream base with fun prints of seashells, emblematic of summer. Luckily, it doesn’t share a similar price point, coming in at just £55.
It has been designed with a V-neck with short puff sleeve, cut to a midi length. Midi dresses are universally flattering on women of all body shapes and sizes, as well being an appropriate length for both formal and casual settings. You can also either wear flats, heels, wedges or boots with the dress, thanks to its versatile length
The dress is available in a range of women’s sizes, most of which are still in stock. For a wedding, you could pair the dress with River Islands £46 Gold Leather Heeled Mule Sandals or for less dressy occasions, style with River Island’s popular White Buckle Espadrille Sandals, which costs £45.
Other gorgeous summer dresses that also wouldn’t look out of place at luxury holiday include the £60 White Cut Out Shell Trim Swing Maxi Dress and the Cream Crochet Bodycon Maxi Dress, which comes in at £38. It’s also worth looking at the Cream Linen Blend Spot Smock Midi Dress which costs £40.
Elsewhere, M&S shoppers have been loving the £35 Printed Frill Detail Maxi Tea Dress and the Pure Cotton Printed V-Neck Tiered Midi Dress, which comes in at £39.50. It’s worth remembering those who spend £35 or more on fashion at Marks and Spencer can pick up the Summer Beauty Bag worth £170 for £30. Visit here to add the beauty edit to your basket.