After what feels like a lifetime spent in a rotation of denim shorts, joggers, oversized t-shirts and ancient sweaters, all we want to buy right now is summer dresses. We want summer dresses in cheerful floral prints, mood-enhancing colours and fun, fancy lengths to kick lockdown to the kerb with glee. Though we’re well aware that lockdown is very much in full swing, that doesn’t have to stop our optimistic wardrobe choices.
This season’s latest collections are packed full of need-it-now styles that can be worn immediately at home, as well as for livening up socially-distanced park drinks, low-key gatherings and, as of 4th July, an actual dinner in public. Well, if you’re quick enough to snatch yourself a booking. Despite July hailing big change for our social calendars with government-enforced restrictions easing, the chance of most of us actually getting a reservation at our favourite restaurant or a table at the local pub is pretty low. That’s why we’re focusing our social efforts on the Great British garden party - and the necessary al fresco dresses to go with it.
And, thanks to the likes of H&M, Faithfull The Brand and Monsoon with their billowing prairie sleeves, ankle-tickling midi and maxi lengths and all-weather prints, we’re covered whatever the forecast.
Scroll on for our edit of the best garden party dresses of 2020 now.
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