Louise Thompson says this £36 Next midi is the only dress you need this summer

Louise Thompson says this £36 Next midi is the only dress you need this summer

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Next’s £36 breezy midi dress, according to Louise Thompson, is the only item you need to add to your summer wardrobe because a heatwave is set to arrive next week.

Louise Thompson says this is the perfect dress for summer(Image: Instagram @louisethompson)

Spring is officially here, and summer is not far away thanks to light nights, blue skies, and more sunny days. This is the ideal time to update your wardrobe for the new year. Although adding a few extras isn’t necessary, we don’t mean to add a ton of new items. And Louise Thompson has provided the best summer dress.

The ex-Made in Chelsea star posted a gorgeous Next dress to her Instagram, stating, “If you buy one dress this summer, it has to be this one.” We’d have to agree. This ‘one and done’ dress can be worn to everything.

The exact dress, which costs $36, is the Next Navy/White Bandeau Jersey Woven Mix Midi Dress. Given how expensive dresses can be these days, this is a good price.

This navy and white midi dress is a perfect summer addition to your wardrobe. Its bandeau neckline and flattering ruched body help give it a figure-flattering shape.

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The perfect ‘thrown on and go’ summer dress(Image: @louisethompson / Next)

Its comfortable yet structured design allows it to be used for both formal and informal occasions. While the dress has a soft cotton skirt and has a little movement, the drop waist also flows in. It’s so simple to dress up or down, and it’s the perfect combination of casual and chic.

By pairing this dress with a pair of toe-ring flat sandals, Louise made it appear a little more formal. One of the biggest shoe trends of the summer will be toe-ring sandals, so it’s no surprise that someone as fashionable paired these sandals with the dress.

The Black Leather Signature Metal Toe Loop Strappy Sandals, which are also available from Next, costing £45.

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A slightly pricier alternative comes from Reiss. The Anna Quan Drop Waist Maxi Dress in Black/Grey has been slashed from a huge £525 to £210 and provides a similar drop-waist look to the Next style. Alternatively, if strapless styles aren’t for you, ASOS’s contrast maxi dress with poplin skirt in black and ivory, now £25.50, provides a higher neck.

Source: Mirror

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