By now you're probably aware of the fact that I like to bring you tried-and-tested styles straight to your screen. I trawl through the high streets and department stores putting new-in pieces and fresh trends to the test to see if they are truly worthy of taking up space in our wardrobes. On a recent trip to discover new-in styles at Arket, I was drawn to a deep brown vest dress, which is even more impressive when you consider I rarely ever reach for a dress.
Since then, I've found myself searching out similar styles, coined vest dresses, that feature a button-down front resembling the design of a waistcoat, another fashion person's favourite for summer 2024.
Taking the elegance of tailoring and adding a summer-ready dress design, this is destined to be a polished piece you reach for time and time again. What's more, I've found a selection of brilliant dresses that are sure to have you falling for this style the way that I did. From the high street to high end, I've brought together a mix of shades from cool neutrals to bold shades, halterneck styles to sleek cut-out backs, each worthy of their place on this edit of the very best vest dresses around.
Keep scrolling to explore the vest best dresses for summer 2024.
SHOP THE BEST VEST DRESSES FOR SUMMER 2024:
Like all of Abercrombie's best pieces, this sleek dress comes in petite, regular and tall lengths.
The exact dress I wore above (and fell in love with).
The hard part is choosing between this classic black or the vibrant red.
Naturally, Reformation has already tapped into this contemporary dress trend.
For those who love a mini hemline.
Add sandals for day or elevate for evening with heels.
The contrasting black buttons really set this dress apart.
Elegant, understated and sure to stand the test of time.
Just wait until you see the back.
Classic stripes always add an elevated edge.
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