Summer Dresses

From floral prints and popping colours to crisp on-trend white, shop our pick of the best summer dresses

Summer dresses are the ultimate wardrobe essential. From denim shifts to must-have ruffle and off-the-shoulder designs, shop our edit of the best summer dresses 2016... Summer dresses are the easiest way to perfect your seasonal style. When the weather's warm, you don't want to worry about coordinating complicated outfits.That's why we love a good summer dress that you can throw on care-free and know you'll look good.Whether you're after something casual or something a bit more fancy, a dress is the easiest way to ensure you feel confident.

Our compilation of the best 50 warm-weather frocks available to buy right now will help you tick all of this season's top trend boxes too.

One of the highlights of the season comes from Warehouse who has taken their cue from the bold and eccentric hot house prints so many of the SS16 designers have championed for the season.

There's also a catwalk-approved maxi dress from MAJE and a to-die-for beachy dresses from Zimmermann which perfectly channel this seasons romantic mood. On top of all that, there's denim pinafores, embroidered smocks, embellished shifts and colourful pleats to tempt you and to ensure you're suitably dresses, whatever the occasion.

Anyone who keeps an eye on the catwalk will be well aware that Bardot-style, off-the-shoulder dresses are big news for SS16. Free People and Topshop have come up trumps with their easy-breezy, timeless styles that not only flatter the figure, but are also incredibly versatile making them beach, city and party-ready All that is needed is the addition of a few chic accessories-be it a pair of long earrings for night or a pair of espadrilles by day.

Fancy splashing out on a real investment piece? You'll find Isabel Marant's beautifully boho tunics hard to resist. We'll be channelling Kate Bosworth by wearing a soft silk creation with towering ankle tie sandals and a low-key updo.

Alternatively, if you're owning the LWD (little white dress), shirts dresses or trying stripes on for size, we've rounded up the best summer styles from designer dresses to high street dresses so that you don't have to go on a hunt to find what works for you.

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Milly floral print shift dress, £375

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Love Moschino multi-coloured print dress, £275

Inject a pop of colour into your summer wardrobe with this vibrant drop-waisted mini dress by Moschino. We love.

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Love Moschino multi-coloured print dress, £275

Inject a pop of colour into your summer wardrobe with this vibrant drop-waisted mini dress by Moschino. We love.

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Vanessa Bruno white mini dress, £199

This oh-so-chic mini dress by Vanessa Bruno ticks all of summer s sartorial boxes: on-trend white, cool broderie anglaise fabric and a hip summer silhouette. Must. Buy. Now.

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Tibi bird print dress, £355

Got a summer wedding to attend? A garden party maybe? How about a day at the races? This divine lilac and cream Tibi bird print dress is the answer and is guaranteed to become the most versatile new addition to your wardrobe.

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Day Birger Et Mikkelsen cotton maxi dress, £219

No summer wardrobe would be complete without a maxi dress. This Day Birger Et Mikkelsen number is perfect for relaxed daywear and has just jumped to the top of our summer shopping wishlist.

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McQ Alexander McQueen blush petticoat dress, £329

Embrace all things romantic in this gorgeous blush pink petticoat McQ dress. So, so pretty and our new summer staple.

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By Malene Birger nude empire line dress, £318

Dress up or down this By Malene Birger dress is an instant style hit. Team with metallic heels and jewellery for a summer wedding or party, or accessorise with flat sandals and a shopper bag for daytime chic.

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Vivienne Westwood Anglomania gingham dress, £338

Go all country and wear this cute gingham print dress in a stylish alternative to florals, stripes and dots. Yee-ha!

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Alice by Temperley white broiderie anglaise dress, £275

Flaunt your fashion credentials and nod to one of summer s hottest trends white in this sweet, broiderie anglaise dress.

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Tibi purple ruffle dress, £345

Don t be a shrinking violet and work this season s colour trend in this vibrant, royal purple number by Tibi.

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