I'm Convinced: This Designer-Looking H&M Dress Is About to Be Summer's Next Big Hit
Simple but sophisticated, this H&M dress is destined to sell out this summer. Scroll to see and shop the style that's got everyone talking.
After months of chilly temperatures, grey days and icy winds, the end of April has finally brought the UK some well-deserved sunshine. At long last, the temperature is set to soar to an impressive 24ºC over the weekend, and having recently witnessed more seasonal shifts than I care to count, the news of this glorious weather is lifting the collective mood.
Wondering what to wear for the temperature change? Well, having dutifully dusted off my lightweight spring jackets, ready to layer them with my carefully curated spring capsule wardrobe, the cosy cardigans and rigid jeans I would typically gravitate towards are now too warm. The solution is simple: a versatile spring dress, and the more affordable, the better. With our favourite high-street stores currently offering some of the most expensive-looking dresses they've dreamed up to date, I knew finding one to fall in love with would be easy. That's when I stumbled across The One: H&M’s Embroidered Linen-Blend Dress (£55).
Crafted from soft linen, the pretty broderie anglaise bodice is a showstopper, fitted at the torso before flaring out from the hips into a floaty, draped skirt. What I really love about this dress, though, are the thoughtful details. From the embroidery running through the top to the scallop-hem finish, the concealed zip for smooth lines and the hidden pintucks in the skirt, every element is truly considered. All in all, this is a perfect spring/summer dress that looks five times its under-£60 price tag.
Although this is a dress ready for almost any warm-weather occasion, as I pored over the finer details, I could already see the different styling opportunities. Pair it with soft, gathered loafers and a boxy, oversized blazer for a day in the office, or dress it down with A. Emery's strappy sandals and a raffia tote for a laid-back weekend look. In fact, come evening, you could even slip on a ballet flat and switch the bag to a clutch for drinks with friends. The opportunities are endless.
Want to get ahead of the crowd and get the dress before it sells out? Scroll on to shop the dress plus other H&M pieces that also caught my eye.
Shop H&M’s Embroidered Linen-Blend Dress
I'd advise you to size down for a better fit.
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