With the sky still light at 7pm and the sun finally showing its face, it’s officially the season for rooftop bars with your pals after work. But with weekday drinks comes the biggest hurdle of all: finding an outfit that can go from day to night. I want a dress that looks office chic in the daytime, but also serves glam when sipping a crisp evening spritz...
It’s exactly why I’ve been turning to high street shop Next to build up my wardrobe. With cute prints and flattering cuts, they’ve been killing it with their summer styles – and their latest viral dress is perhaps their best offering yet.
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This midi-length dress features a ribbed cotton-blend bodice with stitched detailing, alongside a smooth pure cotton skirting with side pockets. Easy to dress up or down.
Setting you back less than £40, Next’s jersey mix sleeveless midi dress was an instant hit with the Tiktok girlies when it was released. The good news is it’s now back in a brand new colour, Bright Blue – and it’s perfect for those sweet summer days.
Featuring a ribbed-cotton blend bodice alongside a pure cotton skirting, this is my go-to dress for keeping cool on those warmer days. I’ll be throwing it on with some cute flats and a cardigan in the office, before popping on some chunky earrings and a glossy lip for an evening catch up with friends. At £32 pounds, it’s a bargain dress that will quite literally take me from day to night. Whether it’s brunch with the girls, commuting to work, or a holiday in the sun, this dress will absolutely be in my rotation.
And there’s one thing that keeps me coming back to Next, no matter what. At 5’2, it’s rare that a midi dress shows up midi. This dress, along with many of Next’s other offerings, have a tall, regular, and petite option. Short queens, you heard me right: this dress will actually hit your mid calf.
Have I mentioned it’s got pockets, too? Thank you, Next.
Turns out, I’m not the only one loving this dress. Reviews on the website describe it as being ‘good quality material,’ with a ‘lovely full skirt.’ ‘Just enough volume in the skirt,’ wrote one, as another added, ‘Perfect for summer and winter, and you can easily dress it up and down.’
You’ll want to snap them up quick though. This dress has plenty of fans, and sizes sell out fast. The good news is that they seem to be restocked regularly, with new colours appearing all the time, which hints that this midi dress isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.