The sun’s finally out and you’re thinking of switching out minimalist tailoring for looser fabrics and a bright splash of colour: enter the floral midi dress, right on cue. Not only are floral summer dresses the perfect choice for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, they’re a seasonal staple that midi dress fans can’t help but return to every year when the weather warms up.
Floral midi dresses are your smart casual failsafe, especially at events like Chelsea Flower Show where there’s no strict dress code but you’d like to make an effort. The same thinking applies for summer work outfits – a floral midi dress is a feel-good option for looking put together, while equally not feeling too overdressed. Then there’s the inevitable summer BBQs, hen dos, baby showers… numerous events when a floral midi dress solves all your outfit dilemmas in one happy, easy win.
Wear with heeled boots for a Daisy Jones-inspired 70s look, biker boots for festival season, or classic trainers for everyday ease.
For more outfit ideas read our guide on what to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show next. But first, start planning with these 18 must-have floral midi dresses we have our eyes on right now…
Our favourite floral summer dresses of the season
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