Best Dresses to Shop this August

26 Aug Best Dresses to Shop this August

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It’s August and the final throes of summer are upon us. It’s that point in the season when lovely summer dresses perfect for holiday packing, sit alongside exciting new autumnal arrivals. Are you still on the hunt for a perfect summer holiday dress, or perhaps you are hungry for a taste of what’s new for AW22? Either way, here are the best dresses to shop this August, from flirty summer florals and of-the-moment maxis to party-ready cut-outs and metallics.

& Other Stories Sleeveless printed midi dress detailed with a ruffled, sweetheart neckline. Featuring thin shoulder straps that criss-cross at the back. It comes in a delicate yellow ditsy floral and is lined with a tiered hemline. Zipper closure at the side. — **& Other Stories Criss-Cross Strap Midi Dress, £120**

If you are still packing for your summer holiday, this flirty floral dress will be a winner this summer and next.

& Other Stories new season Black Sleeveless midi dress with a gently draped finish at the waist and neck. Accented with a slim gold-toned chain necklace. Side slit for movement. — **& Other Stories Chain Necklace Dress, £85**

I never knew I needed a chain necklace attached to my dress, but I do now. This slinky number will have you so ready for party season.

& Other Stories Ecovero brown Long sleeve midi dress featuring an open back secured with a self-tie detail at the neck. Its cut to skim the body. — **& Other Stories Open Back Midi Dress, £95**

Slinky, simple and chic.

& Other Stories Mulberry silk blend halterneck maxi dress with a gunmetal silver metallic finish and a fitted silhouette. Buttoned keyhole detail at the neck. Short dress lining. — **& Other Stories Metallic Silk Blend Maxi Dress, £175**

A shimmering showstopper to wear for sundowners with sandals now and layer up with boots and an oversized blazer later.

Roksanda Ilincic references her architectural studies for this blue Hamina midi dress, which is crafted from lustrous silk with a marble print and asymmetric hem. It has flashes of orange across the loose fit skirt. It's fitted at the waist and has a round neck with wide straps and a tie detail at the neck with the tiniest opening. — **ROKSANDA Hamina marble-print midi dress, £1,548**

This marble print Roksanda dress has such a fluid feel. It would be a stunning wedding guest dress or could be dressed down with a blazer for the day.

**SELF-PORTRAIT Crystal-embellished fishnet midi dress, £400**

There is no shortage of sparkle around for the season ahead and this self-portrait number has to be a strong contender if you are looking to invest in something glitzy.

AJE's ivory Tidal dress is crafted from lightweight linen-blend voile accented with panelling at the bodice for a sculpting effect. It has wide straps, a round neck, and a loose-fit midi skirt. It has a Concealed back zip. — **AJE Tidal panelled-bodice linen-blend voile dress, £460**

update your LWD offering with this linen blend midi with panelled bodice.

Loup Charmant crafts this pink Kitta mini dress from lightweight cotton with a gathered round neck and waist, then accents with a cutout back. It has an A-line skirt and lightly voluminous sleeves. Ties at the back of the neck. — **LOUP CHARMANT Kitta gathered cotton-lawn mini dress, £345**

Is this the perfect pink summer dress?

Staud’s orange cotton-blend Wells dress is formed with a flattering square neck and figure-following panels through the bodice, demonstrating the label's considered cutting. It has an invisible zip-back fastening and is lined. — **STAUD Wells square-neck cotton-blend dress, £255**

The shape of this Staud dress is so good, not to mention the yummy shade of orange.

Zara russet coloured fitted ribbed knit dress with a round neckline and long sleeves and long midi hemline. Cut-out detail on the shoulders. Tied fastening at the back. This dress is form fitting and perfect for Autumn. — **Zara Knit Dress with Cut Outs, £45.99**

A dress so perfect for Autumn it would almost be rude not to add it to your knit dress rotation.

Zara silk dress in a pink hued nude shade featuring a halter neck with adjustable thin straps and an asymmetric midi hem. It has contrast soft white lace appliqué around the hem and the top for a romantic effect. — **Zara SILK DRESS WITH ASYMMETRIC LACE, £149**

Taking note of this throwback styling, this silky dress has some serious 00s vibes. It is selling fast, but keep yourself notified for restocks. Vintage sites are also worth a rake through if you’re looking for similar silky, lace-edged nightgown vibes.

Aligne Gabriella denim midi dress in extra light wash. Throw on this easy denim midi dress in 100% organic cotton denim - made with 50% less water than regular denim. Finished with a flattering zip collar, gathered, full sleeve, empire waistline and functional side seam pockets. — **Aligne GABRIELLA DENIM MIDI DRESS Extra Light Wash, €114,95**

The dress you won’t want to take off from now until spring.

Zara new in sea green midi dress with a surplice neckline and thin straps. Featuring a front flower corsage detail at the hip and slit at the hem. — **Zara Floral Camisole Midi Dress, £45.99**

Doesn’t this have a touch of Carrie Bradshaw about it?

Zara New in dark anthracite V-neck dress with thin straps. Featuring matching embroidery on the hem and adjustable tie detail at the back. — **Zara Embroidered Dress, £32.99**

Enjoy the last days of summer in this embroidered dress with spaghetti straps, and look forward to pulling it out again next year.

Zara New In Brown Long silk dress. High neck and long sleeves with flared trims. Pleated details at the shoulders. Vent at the hem. Button fastening on the collar. — **Zara Open Back Silk dress, £149**

So elegant.

This wrap gown from Acne Studios is made from a stretchy silk-blend with a dreamy, soft-hued ombré print. It has a plunging cowl neck and turns to reveal an open back traced with self-fabric sashes. It has an on trend maxi length and drapey cowl neckline. — **ACNE STUDIOS Tie-back silk-blend satin wrap gown, £900**

This dreamy ombré print wrap-around gown from Acne is so pretty.

This figure hugging midi dress is a Christopher Esber signature. Made from jersey, it's punctuated with four ring details that create an alluring cutout effect through the front. It has long sleeves and a high neck with small cut out keyholes at the bust, abdomen and belly button. It comes in black with gold coloured ring details. — **CHRISTOPHER ESBER Ring-detail cutout jersey midi dress, £561**

The signature Christopher Esber ring detail cutouts are autumn ready when paired with a high neck and long sleeves.

AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA Achiote floral cotton maxi dress, £612

This floral cotton maxi dress would be such a dream to waft around in. It would be perfect for a garden party or stunning wedding guest outfit.

SIMONE ROCHA Gathered sleeveless top, £695

Apparently this is a top, but if the model can wear it as a dress surely we can? So adorable.

Perfectly primed for summery days, SIR’s Lucelia maxi dress is made from airy red cotton and silk. It’s shaped with ruched waist paneling, elasticated crossover straps at the open-cut back, and a self-tie belt. — **SIR Lucelia cotton and silk maxi dress, £360**

This is such a stunning colour and the cotton and silk fabrication make it ready to be dressed up or down. If you have a late summer or autumn wedding to attend, this could be a real winner.

The cubism dress from Staud is made from satin-twill that's printed all over with multicolored motifs and is shaped to a longline maxi silhouette with a chic halterneck. — **STAUD Cubism printed satin twill maxi dress, £312**

If you’re a fan of maxi hemlines and scarf prints this printed Staud dress is for you.

Mango pink midi dress with a cross over tie front with ruching detail. It comes in a pink flowy fabric and Straight design with a V-neck and Long buttoned sleeve. — **Mango Pink Bow Midi Dress, £59.99**

It’s all about pink for Aw22 and this long sleeve midi is a grown-up way to try the trend.

Mango cream and black wavy abstract printed midi slip dress with a draped neck and thin straps that crossover at the back. — **Mango Patterned Draped Midi Slip Dress, £59.99**

The simple but striking pattern on this silky draped dress makes it look far more expensive than the price tag suggests.

Mango Hot pink mini dress in Short design with a Sweetheart neckline with tiny bow detail at the bust. Thin adjustable straps with a gold coloured sliding clasp closure at the back and small cut out detail with gathered strap. Bust Filling included as well as Inner lining. — **Mango Bow Short Dress, £59.99**

This pretty-in-pink Mango bow detail mini packs a serious punch.

NA-KD sheer feathered maxi dress in white. This stunning dress features thin, adjustable shoulder straps, a v neckline, a back zip closure, a back slit detail and a sheer material with a feathered look. This maxi dress comes in white and is also available in black. — **NA-KD Fathered Maxi Dress, £73.95**

This feathered maxi dress from NA-KD isn’t just any party dress.

Arket Black satin Sip dress cut for an oversized A-line silhouette. With cotton lining and a shell made from Naia™, a regenerated cellulose fiber made from the pulp of sustainably sourced wood, this pocketless style is detailed with hook-and-eye closure at center back. — **Arket Satin Slip Dress, £109**

A satin slip dress with a difference from Arket. The A-line silhouette and wide straps make this timeless dress so easy to wear.

Arket Belted tunic dress crafted from a blend of viscose and linen in a bright cobalt blue colour. Featuring a slight A-line silhouette, the dress is cut to fall at a mid-calf length. Detailed with collar and slit opening at neck and a single patch pocket at chest. Slits at side seams. Unlined. — **Arket Belted Tunic Dress, £79**

The bold saturated shade of this tunic dress is so gorgeous. Wear it now with sandals then layer over a turtleneck and add knee boots come Autumn.

Reserved maxi dress in green paisley print. This dress has a relaxed design with a 70s style paisley print and halter neck. It is nipped at the waist with an elasticated waistband and has
side splits for movement. On trend maxi length. — **Reserved Paisley Print Maxi Dress, £35.99**

The paisley print and colours on this halterneck maxi give it such a cool 70s feel.

H&M new season Conscious choice
Short, off-the-shoulder mini dress in black polka dot satin with a double layer of fabric and a decorative knot detail at the top. Long, gathered, elasticated sleeves and a concealed zip in one side. Gathers down the front, back and sides for a draped effect. Partly lined. — **H&M Off-the-shoulder gathered dress, £34.99**

The 80s are sneaking back onto the agenda and this ruched, off-the-shoulder polka dot mini dress seems just the ticket. Pair with an oversized blazer.