As another summer rolls around, I always tend to get the itch to treat myself to something new. I don’t mean an entire wardrobe re-haul, just the odd piece here and there to give my usual rotation a refresh and embrace the new trends of the season. While I’m not usually one to buy into fleeting trends, there’s often a new style, cut or silhouette that you can see the longevity in—those pieces that you know you’ll bring out each year and get so much wear out of. And this summer, it’s the dress trends that have all my attention.

From timeless linens to romantic broderie anglaise fabrics, the pretty babydoll dress trend loved by Elsa Hosk, and occasion-ready halternecks, high-street brands such as Zara, COS and H&M are ticking every single box when it comes to elevated dress trends that will stand the test of time.