I've Worn a LOT of Dresses This Month—These 3 Got Me the Most Compliments
I spend my life in dresses and have become quite the collector and connoisseur, if I do say so myself. Each month, I select the very best from new-in sections online.


If there's one thing I know, it's dresses. My wardrobe is full of them, and I wear them 99.9% of the time. I've always struggled with casual dressing (long-time Who What Wear readers will have repeatedly read about my ongoing struggle with denim—sorry to be a bore!), so easy, good-looking frocks are my most-trusted fashion staple.
Throughout my 18-year career as a fashion editor, I have gathered quite the collection. There are affordable dresses that I wear each and every week. I have special, more expensive versions that come out for important occasions or big meetings. I have those in-between, mid-priced options that bridge the gap between casual and fancy days. I own styles that are ultra summery and best for heatwaves and holiday packing, but I've also got a fair number of clever, trans-seasonal styles that can work layered up and with tights in winter or with bare legs and sandals during warmer months. I even have dresses that I've made at home because I can't always find the exact colour, shape or fit I've been dreaming of. I have some It dresses, I suppose—although, I'm always very careful to buy dresses that really speak to my personal style and that I know I'll wear even when their cult status has worn off. I may own a lot of frocks, but entry into my wardrobe isn't easy. I'm a pretty discerning customer who values quality and longevity above all else.
Hannah Wears: Hutch Alice Dress (£241)
So who could be better positioned to bring you a very trustworthy edit of the best new-in dresses than a self-confessed frock obsessive with a very picky taste? No one!
Hannah wears: Taller Marmo Luna Dress (£1035)
It's been a busy month for summer dresses and event styles coming in thick and fast. I chose a Brat-green Taller Marmo kaftan for the Serpentine Summer Party, plus a monochrome Doen dress and printed Hutch number for Who What Wear UK's Summer House activation. These were my three favourites of the month, but I've got even more options for you below. Enjoy!
Shop this month's best new-in dresses:
Shop last month's best dresses:
If you've been searching for a stunning wedding guest dress, call off the search! This deep-green satin number reminds me of Keira Knightley in Atonement, which has never been a bad reference.

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. She joined in 2015 when she launched the UK sister site following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine as fashion news and features editor. With experience in print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 18 years of experience as a journalist, editor and content strategist. Her opinion has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com and she is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.
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