The midi dress

It’s a girl’s best friend whatever the weather – a frock smooths your lines and pulls your whole look together like nothing else. What’s more, praise be, the high street is now awash with the kind of ankle-spotlighting, kneecovering skirt lengths – so flattering – that once only came with a hefty price tag. When temperatures rise, a cotton iteration really comes into its own – minimum faff, maximum aeration. & Other Stories is one of the most reliable shops when it comes to tracking down the dress of your dreams. £59, stories.com