Since I’ve been sorting out my belongings ahead of a house move, I’ve realised I have a whole wardrobe dedicated to dresses, yet I rarely wear them—aside from for holidays and weddings. The thing is, I think I’m pretty bored with the styles I’ve relied on for so many years. I was a sucker for a throw-on midi dress; I used to often be seen in knitted versions and of course, I have a fair few black dresses in the archives. But with a batch of unwanted styles heading to Vinted very soon, I’m on the lookout for some fresh dresses that actually make me feel excited to wear them again. And where better to get inspiration than the spring/summer 2026 shows?

There are always so many dress trends springing up at this time of year, but for some reason, the 2026 styles just feel extra special. Maybe it’s because there’s a huge shift away from quiet luxury, so there’s a lot more-is-more fun dress silhouettes, colours and cuts to try out. Dior cranked up volume and put full skirts down the runway in white and cool grey tones (a key colour to look out for), Loewe and Lanvin made an impact with primary colour block iterations and other designers went down the soft, delicate spring route with Victoria Beckham opting for pretty pastel slip dresses and Valentino loving sheer lace. And when it comes to shapes, the mini is leading the charge in the form of retro ’50s housewife pinafores (as seen at Miu Miu) and florals at Chloé.