Every Stylish Woman Knows the Best Capsule Wardrobes Feature One of These Timeless Pieces
Dôen! COS! Sézane! Everyone with taste is buying brand new Broderie Angalise.
After surviving the grey skies and bouts of downpours, the balmy, sun-soaked days of summer are finally settling in. As such, it's always important to equip yourself with the right staples to see you through the season. Be it soft linen or a breathable open-toe shoe, there are certain pieces worth their weight in gold come summertime, and in 2026, fashions chicest dressers know Broderie Anglaise will tick every box.
Any old connotations of the stiff-collars and nightgowns from the Victorian era are the reserve of history buffs, as today's Broderie feels fresher. Sure, blouses and dresses still boast the same signature ‘whitework’ stitching, delicate eyelet details and decorative scalloped hems, but now they're synonymous with French romanticism and bohemian styling.
Now considered a staple in contemporary spring/summer collections, this timeless motif has adapted and changed to fall in line with fashion's ever-changing zeitgeist. Be it Alexa Chung, Princess Diana or Kate Middleton, Broderie anglaise has remained a favourite amongst our most highly regarded style icons. Spotted in the crisps whites of Wimbledon and stitched into Peter Pan collars, lace's eternal appeal holds true. And in summer 2026, I fear the style has never been more popular.
This season, broderie is everywhere—and I’m very much on board. So, whether you’re a minimalist or maximalist at heart, there’s a broderie anglaise piece out there right now that will fit seamlessly into your summer wardrobe. Keep scrolling to see (and shop) the styles I’m loving for summer 2026. Trust me, your hot-weather wardrobe will thank you for it.
The Best Broderie Anglaise Pieces, by Price
1. Under £150
Style Notes: Paring well with all your summer footwear, broderie anglaise dresses are a lifesaver this time of year. Keeping you cool and stylish, for a current feel take 'inspo from Debroa Rosa (above) and style yours with ballet flats and large sunnies.
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This also comes in fresh white.
This looks far more expensive than £35
On a wam day wear this as a top (with the right bra of course).
Blue and brown is such a chic colour combo.
Anything but a run-of-the-mill white midi skirt.
This would pair well with strappy sandals.
The summer evolution of the funnel neck trend.
2. Under £200
Style Notes: If you're less of a frilly dresser, Chloe Kath Butler's look (above) is one to have pinned for later. Dressing down her sophisticated blouse with cargo trousers, she uses a pop of red o brighten the whole look; and I'm throughly obsessed.
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Perfect for strawberry picking with the girls.
Find me a more elegant skirt, I dare you.
Boho at its best.
If you like this, I'd be quick! Sizes are selling out fast.
I've seen this style of short all over my social media feed.
Costal princess at its best.
3. Under £300
Style Notes: French women know how to style Broderie best. Case and point: Emmanuelle's (above) look. Keeping her base minimal she allows her printed blouse to do all the heavy-lifting style wise, and this is a look Im inspired to recreate ASAP.
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All I'd need now is a beach vacay to the South of France.
Blending the old with the new, Rixo make some of the best broderie anglaise pieces to date.
Style with linen trousers and ballet flats this summer.
I could see Olivia Rodrigo in this dress.
Pair this with Bermuda shorts and wedge sandals.
4. Under £400
Style Notes: If you're a regular reader around here, our love of French style won't come as news. But when outfit inspo looks this good, it's easy to see why. From the safari-style shorts to the chunky belt, its effortless excellence at its best.
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I need this in my wardrobe now.
Iconic.
Bury me in this beautiful skirt.
Is there anything that Doen doesn't do immaculately.
Faithfull has quickly become of my favourite summer ready brands.
Broderie anglaise-trimmed denim shorts are one of this season's cutest trends.
Utter perfection.
5. £500 +
Style Notes: As I said, Broaderu4 anglaiseis incredibly versatile. When paired with trendy cut-off shorts and a crochet hat, the pairing feels far cooler and far more current a white tshirt and linen.
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This could double as a town hall wedding dress.
Find me a prettier mini dress.
How dreamy is this maxi.
I've seen so many trapeze style dresses around as of late.
Cream is equally as chic as the white, if you ask me.
I saw someone wear this dress with some wide leg trousers and I havent stopped thinking
Perfect for an upcoming holidays.
Statement making in all the best ways.
