When it comes to the building blocks of an incredible wardrobe, the easy-to-wear midi dress is one staple no woman should be without. Whether it’s a floral dress, a shirtdress or a chic knitted number, the best midi dresses have the power to carry your wardrobe through the transitional weather of spring, hot days of summer and straight into the cooler moments of autumn and beyond.
Midi dresses are so perfect for throwing on in summer.
Why do we love them so much? It’s simple. You can pair them with trainers or sandals at the weekend and with loafers, mules or boots for the office. (You can even wear them with heels for a wedding.) You can slip a T-shirt, blouse or roll-neck underneath or pull on a slouchy jumper or belt-up a classic trench over them. Basically, the midi dress has the potential to be the most versatile item in any wardrobe. There’s also a style and shape to suit everyone, so whether you’re a floral puff-sleeved-dress kind of girl or more of a slip-dress minimalist, this is the staple that you can reliably turn to for any and all occasions.
The problem is, with midi dresses being such a popular style, there are an awful lot of choices out there to scroll through to find the perfect one for you. There are worse problems to have, of course, but if you’re looking to update your midi-dress selection now that we're nearing sunnier days and you’re feeling like you don’t know where to start, don’t fret. Below, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled 22 of the very best available right now, for every budget.
Dôen always has beautiful, easy midi dresses.
There are dresses the entire Who What Wear UK team can’t stop talking about and even some we’ve personally tried and tested already. There are wedding-guest dresses and some that will be perfect for back-to-the-office days as the weather starts to warm up. All of them are really easy to wear and have that midi-dress knack of making you look polished in an instant. Keep scrolling to shop.
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Beautiful sleeves and a beautiful colour.
Tank dresses were huge last summer and are back again this year too.
Such a pretty style for a wedding.
Perfect for holidays or a city heatwave.
A simple white dress will serve you well all summer long and for years to come.
I can never say no to a chic black dress.
I just know this will work hard in my wardrobe.
You could also wear this undone over a bikini.
The ruching on the straps really do it for me.
This comes in 14 colours, but the buttery yellow might just be my favourite.
Chances are you already have the Sleeper Atlanta dresses on your radar. I own the navy and black and can confirm they are the comfiest pieces in my wardrobe.
This linen vest dress is so chic.
What a gorgeous colour.
Aligne's dresses are some of the best on the high street.
This is perfect for a hot day in the office.
How pretty is this striped style?
Pair it with trainers, sandals or ballet flats. The choice is yours!
This would also work in autumn with knee-high boots.
Perfect for holidays or summer in the city.
Tank dresses are the easiest thing to throw on and go.
Such a gorgeous colour.
Another classic buy that you'll reach for every single summer.
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Sienna Miller's Under-$200 Madewell Dress Is So Chic She Wore It on the Red CarpetIt's somehow still in stock.
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Mindy Kaling's Cute $75 Dress Is Destined to Sell Out at NordstromCome one, come all.
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Bring On the Compliments—These 32 Mango Dresses Are on Major Sale and Ready to Turn HeadsUnder $50 and dangerously close to selling out.
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I Ordered the $145 '90s Minidress That's Viral on TikTok, and Now I'm ObsessedYou'll understand once you buy one.
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Whoa, This Abercrombie Sale Is Full of Incredibly Chic Finds—25 Standouts That Have My AttentionEverything from cool jeans to sleek dresses.
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Eva Mendes Wore the Anti-Trend Dress Style That Looks Expensive Every Time—GuaranteedI'd pick it over an LBD any day.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Wore the Easy Dress-and-Shoe Outfit That Says "I Summer in the Hamptons"She understood the assignment.
