When your job is to find emerging trends and showing your fellow fashion enthusiasts each brand's seasonal must-haves, you need to be an open-minded shopper. Very rarely will I disregard a trend before trying it for myself. But admittedly, I tend to shop in certain stores for certain items. Take & Other Stories, for example. As soon as I cross its threshold (both in real life or online), I know I'll come away with one of two things: a pair of jeans or a great dress. Similarly, Mango is my one-stop shop for shoes, while Zara serves as my go-to for blazers. Linen? Marks and Spencer.Wardrobe staples? Arket. And so on.
Anouk wears the Pleated Knitted Maxi Dress from last year.
The downside is that I'll sometimes enter a store with blinders on, seeking out the pieces I usually buy instead of taking in what else is on offer. But I've recently learned the error of my ways. I'm a dress girl through and through, and lately, all of the frocks I've been admiring are from one place: COS.
Vic wears the Sleeveless Open-Knit Midi Dress from last year.
Previously, I'd have never considered COS a dress destination. (My COS purchases usually start and end with t-shirts and wide-leg trousers.) But after discovering these styles, I know I'm going to be hooked on its frocks from here on out. I keep spotting my favourite influencers donning COS styles, and naturally, I now plan on joining them. Keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best COS dresses.
Shop the Best COS Dresses for Summer 2025:
Just wait until you see the back of this dress.
A versatile addition to any wardrobe.
This whole look is seriously chic.
I love how easily this can be dressed up or down.
Simple, understated, and perfectly designed.
I can already picture this with sandals and a basket bag.
This peplum long dress is so elegant.
From the colour to the twisted halterneck, there's a lot to love about this dress.
Chocolate brown is always in style.
I haven't stopped thinking about this dress since it first released.
Perfect for evenings out.
I tried this on recently and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.
The ruching adds an elegant silhouette to this dress.
This icy blue shade is sure to make a subtle statement.
A dress that will suit everyone.
A very summer-ready piece.
A black dress is a great backdrop for playful accessories.
Every great wardrobe deserves a chic LBD.
A dress that looks great from every angle.
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