If there is something you should endorse me for on LinkedIn, it is finding (and wearing!) a very fun dress. My wardrobe is full of them! I'm talking zingy florals, feel-good sequins and puffy mini-dresses with more volume than the 2013 TOWIE cast's hair.
There truly is a dress for every mood and occasion. I can spend hours scrolling to find the perfect plunging slinky number for awards glam whilst other times I'm in the mood for a flouncy tulle frock that my boyfriend won't understand. One place I can always rely on for an occasion-worthy dress that won't break the bank? Oh Polly.
Despite a modest price range (usually between £40 - £80), the brand's impressive roster of luxe dresses could easily pass as designer and are always of exceptional quality. Thanks to sculpting materials, flattering cuts and the occasional thigh-high split, they also make your figure look incredible.
Not only do I wear Oh Polly to pretty much any occasion on my calendar - from the NTA Awards to a night out in Ibiza - but it's also a firm favourite with plenty of celebs and this year's Love Island cast.
From Matilda Draper looking sensational in Oh Polly's extreme cut-out maxi dress for firepit glam to Jessy Potts making a case for the brand's signature embellished mini dress, it's the occasionwear brand the villa is wearing on repeat.
As someone who is fully in their Oh Polly era right now, here are the 12 best dresses to bookmark for your next summer soiree. Warning: they may cause plenty of compliments.
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The Sabrina Carpenter dress
I am obsessed with this baby pink a-line mini dress that is so Sabrina-coded. Perfect for adding a sprinkle of Coquette core to your next brunch, garden party or birthday.
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The elevated LBD
A little black dress is always a good idea and I adore the body sculpting material and sleek cutouts on this one which looks way more expensive than it really is.
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The award ceremony dress
If you want to impress at a glitzy event, the Monte Carlo embellished maxi is here to save the day. The ombre sequins? Phenomenal.
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The viral dress
This dress has not only been worn plenty of times on Love Island, but it's also a social media fave and it's easy to see why. Perfect for those main character moments.
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The birthday dress
If, like me, you like to go all out on your birthday this embellished evening gown is perfection. It also comes in a mini version if you need leg room for shimmying the night away.
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The wine me and dine me dress
Ooh la la, this flirty red maxi is both classy and sexy and will serve you well for romantic dates and holiday evenings.
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The Eras tour dress
If you are hunting for a Lover-esque mini dress for Taylor Swift's Eras tour, this three-dimensional floral dress is ticking every box and more.
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The garden party dress
Oh Polly isn't limited to party dresses and this whimsical corseted frock is the proof. With adjustable straps and a pretty lace-up back, this dress promises the perfect fit.
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The wedding guest dress
With flirty ruffles and a glamorous thigh-high split, this gown is made to look the part at your next wedding invite.
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The drama dress
This black maxi complete with a show-stopping fishtail is here to add some serious drama. Ob-sessed.
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The vacay dress
This dress will look sublime against a tan and doesn't need ironing, thus making it the perfect holiday evening dress.
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The mermaid dress
I wore this mini dress on a night out in Ibiza and couldn't recommend it more. The skirt and bandeau detailing are nice and stretchy (so you don't need a bra!) and ensure you feel sculpted, secure and comfortable.
Aimee Jakes is heat’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.