Oliver Bonas is the home of stylish summer dresses - and they come with practical pockets and sleeves

I won't lie to you, I've accumulated quite the collection of dresses over the years. Perfect for the summer months - as a loyal jean and trouser wearer for the majority of the year -a swishy frock makes warm weather dressing feel effortless, and my dress collection consists of a steady rotation of high street brands, from Uniqlo to Next and of course, M&S.

Yet, there’s one key feature missing from many of my chic dresses, one that I, along with plenty of other busy women, wish was far more common: pockets. I’m always on the lookout for stylish dresses with built-in compartments, and during a recent evening scroll, I was seriously impressed by the number of frocks with practical pockets (and sleeves!) on offer at Oliver Bonas.

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As it turns out, the high street store known for colourful and unique clothing, homeware and gifts has an off the radar dress collection brimming with practical yet stylish dresses that will see you through the coming summer months.

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While they may not be as affordable as M&S's swishy staples - prices are around £70-£90 - they more than make up for it in quality. All of the dresses are designed with pure materials, including cotton and linen, meaning they'll do an excellent job at keeping you cool and sweat free - and will remain in your wardrobe for a long time.

From gingham styles with unique collar Peter Pan collar detailing, to unique yellow and brown polka dot pairings to classic denim, I've found 7 of the best Oliver Bonas dresses to make summer dress shopping that much easier.