Thanks to unusually warm temperatures this week, we can finally declare that it’s spring dress season – and we here at GH are in our element. A great dress is the epitome of chic ease: a pretty, one-and-done outfit that’s breezy, comfortable and incredibly flattering.
So, if you thought the sunshine was the best news of the week, just wait until you see Next’s cotton puff-sleeve midi – a dress that ticks every single one of our boxes, and miraculously, it’s under £50.
Think prairie-inspired romance with a sun-soaked Mediterranean twist. The undeniable highlight is the pretty puff sleeves, which create a feminine silhouette. Better yet, they offer more than enough coverage for the upper arms, so if you’re anything like me and tend to ruin a dress by hiding it under a cardigan, this is brilliant news.
The figure flattery doesn’t stop there, either. With a forgiving shirred bodice, the dress contours to your silhouette perfectly, offering both comfort and support. This makes it friendly and flattering for a bigger-bust, too.
And the best part? The frock comes with convenient pockets!
A dress that works for every occasion, you can wear it for a garden party, after-work Aperol spritz, or a stroll along the Amalfi Coast (if that’s on your itinerary this spring, I’m very jealous).
The dress comes in four spring-ready prints, each so pretty it takes real restraint not to add more than one to your basket.
For something timeless, opt for one of the sweet floral designs. While florals for spring may not exactly be groundbreaking, they are undeniably classic. Choose from dainty yellow and red flowers set against a subtle gingham backdrop, or blue bouquets that trail down.
If you prefer something a little more kitsch, they also have the choice of a white version, decorated with embroidered tomatoes. Or, for something refreshing, choose the zingy green-and-pink gingham.
Whichever you choose, it’s a guaranteed mood-booster. If there’s one dress to buy now, it’s this one.
