This season’s most-wanted dresses deliver a skilfully modern take on classic designs, from the elevated shirtdress and long-line sweater dress to a radical rethink on the prairie dress. Add key embellishments – the keyhole cut-out, the fabric-tie waist – and you have the one-stop secret to contemporary chic.

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Our Merle is a tiered maxi with an empire waist and flattering spaghetti straps: it’s the dress to wear on holiday for any summer soirée. The full tiered skirt moves and flows elegantly as you walk, creating a show stopping effect, and the feminine spaghetti straps cut a flattering barely there look on the shoulders. Crafted in our surreal Summer Sun print inspired by Jean Cocteau’s home in the South of France, this style is quintessential Borgo de Nor for its otherworldly pattern and electric orange-red shade. It’s the type of dress you cherish and wear time and again, season after season. Material: 100% Cotton

Summer sun red merle cotton midi dress

Ulla Johnson's Resort '23 collection is inspired by the founder's recent trip to Patagonia - tie-dyed by hand, this 'Priyanka' dress calls to mind its mountainous landscape. Cut from cotton-voile, it has a slim bodice contrasted by voluminous puffed sleeves and a flowy, asymmetric hem.

Priyanka ruched tie-dyed cotton-voile midi dress

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Knee-length coat in an Italian premium wool and nylon weave. Relaxed fit with a collar, press-stud at the neck, two-way zip down the front, long, wide raglan sleeves with pleats, and close-fitting cuffs with press-studs. Welt front pockets and a curved hem with slits in the sides. Lined.

Olive oversized wool-blend coat

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Hitting just above the knee, Dear Frances' Elia strikes a sensual note with its slender silhouette crafted in tactile Italian suede that moves as you do. Its snappy square toe and stiletto heel are quietly balanced by its gently curving form that accentuates legs and effortlessly pulls on. Ultra sleek and uncompromising in quality. Heel height: 7cm (2.8 inches). 100% Italian suede upper. Hand stitched. Leather insole, lining, sock and outsole. Hand lacquered heel. Made by hand in Italy.

Elia tan boot

These gold-tone hoop earrings are cast in a small, slender silhouette and feature tiger's eye, which symbolises courage, strength and power. Wear them with everyday or with evening outfits. Details: 14K Gold Vermeil, Sterling Silver base, hand-carved dark red Tiger Eye, 2 cm drop. Sold as Pair. Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping with every order

Half Full gold and red tiger’s eye hoop earrings

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Bernadette crepe dress Round neck, tie-fastening neck at low back, flared dolman sleeves, rose print at front and back, fully lined Concealed zip fastening at side

Black rose print maxi dress

Lovingly woven by artisans in Bali, Faithfull The Brand's collections exude the bohemian spirit of the island. This 'Hielo' dress is made from linen that's gathered for shape and has elasticated cutouts at the waist. Wear yours with leather sandals.

Black cutout linen dress

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DÔEN's 'Persephone' dress is made from breathable cotton with intricate broderie anglaise detailing throughout. Designed for a loose fit, it has billowy sleeves as well as a scalloped collar and cuffs. The tasseled rope belt can be tied to cinch in the loose shape.

Persephone belted broderie anglaise cotton maxi dress

Cara Cara's 'Nevaeh' midi dress is made from vibrant silk-crepe that's tie-dyed in an array of colors near the hem. Designed in an airy silhouette, it has a smocked waistband for a comfortable fit and a tiered skirt for added shape. Style it with a raffia tote and sandals.

Nevaeh gathered tie-dyed silk-crepe midi dress

Made from silk-backed jacquard that's textured throughout, it has an abstract floral print, high neck, and ruched side detail.

Floral ruched jacquard midi dress

This season's shirt dress, the Valerie in Burgundy, has been produced using a beautiful 100% cotton corduroy; carefully sourced and dyed by our partners in India. The volume through the sleeves further accentuates the shaping through the bodice for this elevated midi length day dress.

Valerie burgundy dress

Opt for modest elegance Goldie Dress revisited for Emilia Wickstead's Resort 2023 collection in a feminine rose print inspired motif. Beautifully cut from semi-structured taffeta faille, the Goldie dress features a hand-drawn decorative print on a striking blue base. The coat-dress style cut of this piece is accentuated with stiff peak lapels and offset through the soft, voluminous elbow length sleeves. Finished with gentle pleat detail through the skirt pair this piece with sling back shoes for the perfect event outfit.

Goldie blush pink rose motif coat-dress

Crafted from 100% FSC certified viscose and designed to offer easy wearability, this dress comes in a diagonal diamond print and works for both the day and evening. Featuring a tie fastening and keyhole detail at the back, as well as voluminous short sleeves, we suggest styling it up with our leather jacket paired with black sandals or boots this season.

Blue diagonal diamond dress

Hannah Artwear recognizes the beauty in the work of local artisans - every detail and stitch is applied with such care. This 'Camilla' dress is cut from breezy cotton-poplin patterned with dainty florals and tiered to create a floaty silhouette. It's a fail-safe for humid summer evenings.

White tiered floral cotton-poplin maxi dress

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Ulla Johnson's woven 'Noemi' dress is beautifully printed with wildflowers and swirls - a motif seen across the Resort '23 lineup, inspired by the landscapes in Patagonia. It's gathered throughout and has a sleek cutout at the bodice with a cold-shoulder neckline, framed by a slim ties.

Noemi gathered printed woven dress

Saloni's 'Vida' midi dress is printed with quill feathers cascading down its length - a visual representation of how light and floaty it feels. It's made from silk-chiffon and trimmed with ruffles down to the asymmetric hem for a fluttery effect.

Vida ruffled printed silk-chiffon midi dress

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Isabel Marant's 'Albini' dress is a signature style from the brand - revised each season in different fabrics and prints, it always maintains the same bohemian spirit. This one's cut from monochrome silk-blend with gathering at the sleeves, bodice and shoulders. Draw focus to the V-neckline with a delicate pendant.

Albini gathered printed silk-blend midi dress

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Cut from matelassé, the Kira Dress will bring texture to your new-season repertoire. This white and olive design is decorated with the Apolonia Etching design, an intricate print that’s inspired by the quiet drama of Constance Spry’s floral arrangements. The puffed sleeves and voluminous skirt heighten a feminine mood.

Kira green matelassé dress

The Row's clean and minimal style makes its pieces so timeless. Cut from stretch-crepe, this 'Olinda' midi dress fits slim through the bodice before flaring out to a raw, handkerchief-style hem. Wear yours with strappy sandals.

Black asymmetric stretch-crepe midi dress

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A maxi length dress with a tie-able scarf detail neckline and opulent balloon cuffed sleeves. Crafted from 100% FSC Georgette Viscose. Model is 5’11 and wearing a size UK 8 (US 4 | EU 36 | IT 40).

The Modern Dress Decoded

The Powered-Up Prairie Dress

The Sumptuous Sweater Dress

The State-Of-The-Art Shirtdress