Andrea's It List: 10 Dresses to Get You Through This and Every Summer

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The below is from editor-in-chief Andrea Thompson's weekly newsletter, Andrea's It-List. Subscribe here.

Dresses are the building blocks of my wardrobe every season. I love a one-and-done outfit I can pull out at a moment's notice for an event year after year safe in the knowledge that it's classic enough not to date. My most treasured summer dresses are those versatile enough to see me through multiple occasions and dress codes. I usually opt for a hard-working style that can take me from office to summer event or garden party. If I can pack it up for holidays and the odd wedding too I'm even happier. This week, I've rounded a few I've invested in myself plus a selection of great styles I've had my eye on for a while. These are classic chic designs you’ll love now and wear forever.

MY SUMMER DRESS PICKS

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

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Editor in Chief

Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.

Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite