A floral dress for every occasion this summer

Floral dresses are a summer wardrobe staple.

Whether feminine blooms are your usual sartorial go-to or not, it’s difficult to avoid the alluring and versatile print in the warmer months. 

With the shops filled to the brim with punchy patterns in varying silhouettes, the decision on which style to choose is no easy task. So we’ve created a guide to the best floral dress styles for each and every summer occasion.

For a wedding 

A floral wedding guest dress is no unusual occurrence, whether in Britain or abroad you can guarantee the nuptials will be filled with several bold iterations. For 2019, though, one silhouette stands out from the rest: a vintage-inspired button-down design.

With its delicate and lightweight silk material, trendy blouson sleeves and rainbow floral pattern on a classic black background, this Rixo number is the perfect sartorial statement for the smart occasion. 

English Floral Black Dress by Rixo, £295 | Shop it here

Popping to the pub 

For a more casual look du jour, look no further than a 90s-inspired cami dress. The nostalgic style has made a huge resurgence this season, quickly proving to be a worthy number to have in your summer wardrobe.

From layering a white tee underneath and chucking on some white trainers for a quick pint at the pub, to pairing with chunky Dr Marten boots for a walk and picnic in Hampstead Heath, this little number has you covered. 

Floral 90’s Cami Dress by Nobody’s Child, £19.50 | Shop it here

From office to out-out  

In the summer months, nothing is more needed than a great day-to-night dress – and we think we’ve found it.

This & Other Stories midi dress, with stunning puff sleeves and pleated detail, can be worn with trainers or smart mules to the office and quickly transformed with strappy heels and a cute bag for a night out-out. 

Silk Blend Floral Midi Dress​ by & Other Stories, £120 | Shop it here

Vacay vibes

Your summer holiday suitcase isn’t complete without a new floral dress, and this season there’s no questioning the humble slip dress is the silhouette to have. 

For a modern take on flower power opt for this mixed midi cami dress from Warehouse, perfect when paired with chunky sandals on the beach and espadrilles at night.

Mixed Floral Midi Cami Dress by Warehouse, £65 | Shop it here