DRESSES

Farm Rio's 'Fruit Trolley' dress leads with a draped sweetheart bodice and striped rope straps that bring an irresistible energy to the bold tropical print. Cut from cotton, it has a fluid skirt that cascades to a midi length, carrying the exuberant design with...

Matteau co-founders Peta Heinsen and Ilona Hamer cite their mother as a main source of inspiration - both have fond, shared memories of watching her sew clothes for them as children. This midi dress is made from crisp organic cotton-poplin and gently gathered along...

Celebrating 20 years as an independent designer, Erdem brings their detailed craftmanship to this open-knit midi dress. With hand crocheted elements, it is spun from mercerized cotton and elegantly flares at the bottom. Scalloped detailing at the hem, neckline and arm is the kind...

Self-Portrait's dress has a romantic, preppy feel. Made from pointelle knit with contrasting trims and crocheted edges, it hugs the silhouette and falls to a mid-calf length. Gold-tone buttons and a floral bow at the neck complete the design.

Emilia Wickstead's 'Eglantine' dress is patterned with florals in a painterly style. Made from cotton-poplin, it has a fitted bodice that gathers at the waist before falling a voluminous midi skirt. Cinch the belt to accentuate the '50s-inspired silhouette.

Alémais' 'Solstice' dress is printed with abstract blooms in vibrant primary colors. Made from organic cotton poplin, it has ruching along the straps and bodice, framed by a sweetheart neckline. Style yours with a choker necklace.

Maison Mayle's ‘Valdi' dress is cut from striped cotton and shaped with soft volume throughout the silhouette. The crisp handle lends subtle structure while enhancing its effortless movement and romantic feel.

Cut from stretchy, fluid jersey, TOTEME's slip dress is shaped through subtle ruching that softly follows the body. The streamlined silhouette and delicate straps underscore its understated appeal, while gathered detailing adds dimension and movement.

Cala de la Cruz's 'Daphne' dress reflects the label's vibrant approach to print through geometric motifs. Made from mesh with a glittery finish in a sleek strapless silhouette, it's softly gathered through the sides to enhance the close fit.

Self-Portrait's dress takes a playful, retro-inspired approach to evening dressing with its silhouette and polka dot pattern. Cut from fluid georgette, it has a self-tie deep V-neckline framed with ruches and falls to a tiered, ruffled maxi skirt with soft movement.

Donde Esteban's 'Guava Flores' dress reflects the label's romantic, sunlit aesthetic. Titled after the blossoms scattered throughout, it's cut from silk-chiffon and shaped with lace-trimmed, asymmetric ruffles that create movement.

Simkhai's 'Jazz' poplin dress turns the familiar language of shirting into something more sculpted with plenty of cotton. Defined with pintucks through the bodice and waist, it has a neat collar, buttoned front and softly rolled sleeves before opening into a full midi skirt.

Cara Cara's 'Avril' dress is rendered in pointelle knitwork, revealing subtle glimpses of skin throughout. Made from cotton, it's defined by a scalloped scoop neckline and a close fit on the body. Style it with a statement necklace.

Rebecca Vallance's 'Precious' dress is cut from crepe that holds the sculpted shape beautifully. The folded off-the-shoulder neckline frames the boned bodice, while a slender belt defines the waist before the pencil skirt falls to a polished midi length.

Ditsy roses lend a vintage charm to KHAITE's 'Meera' dress. Made from wispy silk-organza, it fits slim through the wrap-effect bodice and falls to a floaty handkerchief hem. Wear yours with sandals and dainty jewelry.

Alaïa's dress is an elegant staple you'll keep going back to. Made from soft jersey, it's fitted through the bodice before falling to a pleated midi skirt. Tie the thin leather belt around your waist for a polished finish.

Knitted with ribbed and pointelle stitches, Rebecca Vallance's midi dress balances opacity and transparency through its fitted silhouette. Tonal bead embellishments frame the keyhole neckline, lending a jewelry-like finish to the décolletage, while the lined skirt falls fluidly to the floor.

Farm Rio's dress is crafted from breathable linen and adorned with Richelieu embroidery throughout. It's defined by its deep V-neckline and subtly cinched waist.

Draping is a craft, and Brunello Cucinelli's virgin wool dress proves it. The asymmetric cowl neckline is the kind of detail that looks effortless but takes real precision to achieve. Made in Italy, the bias-cut silhouette moves with sculptural, unhurried ease.

Emilia Wickstead's 'Norika' midi shirt dress is both elegant and romantic. It's made from crisp cotton-poplin that's printed with painterly florals and has a belted waist and pleated skirt. Wear yours with wedge sandals.