In a world of difficult decisions and an absurd amount of sandwich options, there is no greater revolution than the simple midi dress. A dress so powerful it makes you look 'done' despite having woken up at 8:43 am due to an ill-advised Black Mirror Bingeathon.
A dress that takes approx 15 seconds to put on, but sneakily suggests you work in fashion. Or at least subscribe to heat magazine. A dress that isn't so tight you're terrified to eat one of the doughnuts, Jane from Accounts has kindly brought in for her birthday (a travesty).
Here are the very best swishy midi dresses to wear now it's *officially* summer, because why would you wear anything else?
SHOP: best midi dresses for summer 2023
1 of 24New Look Pink Ditsy Floral Tie Back Midi Dress
A breezy midi dress made for cute picnics in the park.
2 of 24ASOS DESIGN flutter sleeve midi tea dress with buttons in black
Keep cool and remain chic in this very versatile midi. It's also been rated 4.4 stars on ASOS.
3 of 24Oasis Red Ruched Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress alternative image Red Ruched Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress alternative image Ruched Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Stand out from the crowd with this tangerine-hued midi dress.
4 of 24Oasis Woven Mix Puff Sleeve Cotton Midi Dress
We love the Scandi silhouette and pouffy sleeves of this Oasis number.
5 of 24New Look floral midi dress with open back detail
One for those 'I-don't-know-what-to-wear' days.
6 of 24New Look Green Floral V Neck Split Hem Maxi Dress
This dress has summer wedding written all over it.
7 of 24Zara Long Printed Dress
A versatile dress that would look equally good on holiday as in the office.
8 of 24NA-KD Jersey Balloon Sleeve Midi Dress
A stretchy animal-print midi that would look incredible on a balmy evening in Mykonos.
9 of 24ASOS DESIGN milkmaid ruched bust midi dress with open tie back in bright floral print
The barely-there back detailing looks ridiculously pretty (and will be a lifesaver during boiling commutes).
10 of 24M&S Linen Rich Floral Square Neck Midi Dress
Stand out this summer with this linen-rich floral dress.
11 of 24Boohoo Floral Angel Sleeve Midi Dress
A glamourous floaty frock that would look ace for a wedding.
12 of 24New Look Green Floral Frill Strappy Midi Dress
We can't get enough of the vibrant floral pattern and pretty frill trims.
13 of 24River Island Khaki Ruched Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress
One for your summer wardrobe, you'll be reaching for it all season.
14 of 24Nobody's Child Franzie puff sleeve abstract midi dress in red and green
This dress? It's giving summer. And lots of it.
15 of 24Nobody's Child Pink Heart Print Elka Midi Dress
A cheerful midi dress that will save your outfit time and time again.
16 of 24PrettyLittleThing Orange Linen Look Pleat Detail Split Side Midaxi Dress
The perfect midaxi for holidays. It also comes in two more hues if orange isn't your vibe.
17 of 24H&M Flounce-Trimmed Wrap Dress
A five-star rated frock which looks way more expensive than it really is. Yes, please.
18 of 24PrettyLittleThing Blue Floral Corset Detail Midaxi Dress
We adore the flattering corset detail of this affordable midi. It's giving Bridgerton!
19 of 24Nobody's Child Ditsy Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress
Nobody's Child is Holly Willoughby's favourite high-street brand for a gorgeous floral midi and it's not hard to see why.
20 of 24NA-KD Open Back Lace Detail Knitted Maxi Dress
If you're looking for something a bit more sultry for nighttime, we adore the lace-up back detailing on this one.
21 of 24Oliver Bonas Tiered V Neck Blue Midi Dress
Call off the search party, we've found the ultimate summer midi.
22 of 24I Saw It First Zebra Print Square Neck Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
If you're hunting for a great midi dress under a tenner, this I Saw It First number will quickly elevate your summer clobber.
23 of 24SHEIN VCAY Ditsy Floral Tie Front Button Through Dress
An easy chuck-on dress with an adjustable waist. Just add your favourite white sneaks and some sunnies and you're good to go.
24 of 24EGO Thin Strap Scoop Neck Body Print Maxi Dress In Multi Pink Slinky
Body heat dresses are all the rage thanks to Maya Jama and Love Island's Ruchee Gurung.