With the very possible chance that the 4 days of lovely sunshine we had last month might just have been our British summer done and dusted, it has got me thinking about how to make the most out of this season’s light weight summery must-have items work in our chilly, wet ‘summer’ climate.
I have always been a fan of maxi dresses and particularly after such a miserable winter they are an easy light feel good staple to any summer wardrobe that covers up lumps and bumps and those ever-so-pale -post-winter legs, plus (and this is a very big plus) they are the perfect dress for actually keeping warm whilst still purveying a bright summery look.
The high street has really gone to town (so to speak) with this wardrobe staple and there are shapes and styles to fit every shape, size and age.
Having scoured the streets, here are my top 5:
This beachy maxi dress is perfect for layering a 3/4 length sleeve basic slash neck top underneath or even a denim jacket over the top. (Perhaps both it is really cold!!) Of course it is fantastic for throwing in the bottom of the suitcase for that holiday later on in the year. Maxi Dress, £45 by Monsoon
Many clients have been asking me for the best maxi dress for a weddding this season and this is one of my favourites. Layer it with a sharp structured black tuxedo jacket and black court shoes. Multii coloured chiffon dress, £199.00
Wallis is one of my favourite places this season for maxi dresses. I absolutely love this one and best of all it is flattering for any age. Multi coloured chiffon maxi dress, £60 by Wallis
This jersey print dress is a good heavyweight for wearing with boots and a leather jacket for typical English summer days. Jersey dress, £75 by Firetrap at www.next.co.uk
Agin this jersey dress is a lovely heavier weight fabric for good old Blighty. Stick a white long sleeve scoop neck tee under for warmth. Zebra print jersey dress, £120 by Reiss
