With summer fast approaching and temperatures finally rising here in the UK, I've started to think about finding those easy yet elegant pieces I can add to my summer capsule wardrobe. More specifically, I'm interested in throw-on dresses that make choosing a polished outfit easy, whether I'm going to the office or out for dinner with friends. After hours of scrolling through my favourite retailers, I think I've found the perfect midi dress from Free People to wear from now into early autumn.
Free People's Free-Est Pepita Midi (£88) is designed with a slim, torso-skimming bodice and a slightly dropped A-line skirt to create a flattering silhouette you can easily take from day to night. The high neckline and slightly dropped armholes add a modern touch, but the midi length and pleated skirt keep it classic enough to last in your wardrobe for many years to come. I'd style it with suede sandals and a lightweight cardigan in the day, and kitten heels and a boxy blazer for evenings out. And with five colours to choose from, there's something to suit every taste.
The dress's bodice is made from 94% cotton and 6% spandex for extra stretch, whilst the skirt is composed of 100% cotton, so it's lightweight, breathable and ideal for the warm weather we'll (hopefully) continue to experience until autumn. Plus, the natural fibres make for a more durable item that will have a much longer lifespan than synthetic materials. At £88, it's not the cheapest dress on the market, but I think its timeless appeal and almost 100%-cotton composition make it well worth the price.
Scroll to shop Free People's Pepita Midi, and then browse some other easy, throw-on dresses I have my eye on for summer.
Shop Free People's Pepita Midi Dress:
This chocolate-brown hue is just so chic.
Wear with sandals now and suede boots in the autumn.
You can never go wrong with a black midi dress.
So easy to take from day to night.
This dark-blue shade is a softer, but no less versatile, alternative to black.
Shop More Throw-On Midi Dresses I Love:
This is a best-seller for good reason.
Bubble-hem silhouettes are having a moment.
This also comes in white.
Nobody's Child always delivers when it comes to easy summer dresses.
The perfect balance between timeless and elevated.
This looks way more expensive than its £30 price tag.
Navy always looks so chic. I'd wear this with suede flip-flops and a denim jacket.
I predict you'll be seeing a lot of your favorite influencers in this dress this season.
This can easily be styled for a wedding, a garden party, a holiday or just a day out.
We're big fans of Reformation's Balia dress at Who What Wear UK.
Simple, chic and easy to style.
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