'My no-iron, bloat-friendly FatFace dress is a must-have for your holiday suitcase'
I'm a firm believer that every wardrobe should have the perfect white summer dress. Not only are they ideal for reflecting light and heat to keep wearers cool, but they also tap into the timeless 'Wimbledon whites' trend which returns year after year.
If you're on the hunt for a breezy, elegant addition to your holiday wardrobe, FatFace has a beautiful option that ticks tonnes of style boxes. I took the Bryn White Beeble Dress on a recent trip to Dublin, and I'm already planning on packing it for my Cornish getaway next month, too.
I always love a shirred bodice because they hug the figure without being clingy, maintaining stretch for all-day comfort, making it bloat-friendly, too. It's not your average smocking, but a more textured, diamond-style shirring that feels more interesting and looks more expensive.
The dress is made from 100% cotton making it light, airy and breathable to wear. The seersucker fabric also requires little ironing, which is a huge win when packing for a getaway. I just hung the dress up on the first day of our trip, and when I came to wear it, any creases had dropped out.
Whether you're self-conscious of your upper arms (many of us are) or like me, prefer to cover the shoulders to protect them from sun exposure, the dress has romantic puff sleeves, which also lend themselves nicely to layering in the cooler months, be it with a leopard print gilet or a knitted vest.
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The maxi length makes it great for pairing with sandals or heels, effortlessly taking it from day to night. But perhaps my favourite thing about it is the faux dropped waist. Dropped waists are trending at the minute but many fashion fans may still be on the fence about them. The shirring gives the illusion of a dropped waist, but there is still a defined waistline making it perfect if you're curious about the silhouette but not quite ready to fully commit.
I was a little disappointed to find that the FatFace dress doesn't have pockets, but the Nobody's Child Starlight Midi Dress (£85) does. This is one of the celeb-loved brand's most popular designs, reimagined countless times. The romantic midi features feminine sleeves and a flattering shape, ideal for city breaks or garden parties.
Boden's Anna Double Cloth Midi Dress also has pockets, and comes in at £98. Crafted from a breezy double cotton, this dress has a subtly structured silhouette and even comes in three different lengths.
The downside to any white dress, though, is the high-maintenance colour as the crisp white hue isn't the most forgiving when it comes to stains. You do have to be careful of sunscreen smudges and morning coffee spills, or at least own a good stain remover.
The FatFace Bryn Beeble dress comes in at £72 and is part of the FatFace x Beeble collaboration, inspired by 'the hard work of bees and the beauty of the natural world'. As such, there is a little hidden bee embroidered on the hem of the dress, which is a very sweet little detail.
I love that, while it's the perfect summer staple, it can be worn year round, including with boots and a cardigan in the autumn and winter months. So if you're looking for a versatile, elegant, easy-to-pack summer frock, FatFace might just have the answer.
Shoppers can explore the brand's range of holiday-ready attire at FatFace here. One on my wishlist is the Tabitha Sage Green Textured Dress for £89. Part of the retailer's Copper and Black collection, it's a more elevated piece 'designed to turn heads'. Crafted from soft, breathable fabric, it features voluminous puff sleeves, a cinched waist that flatters the figure, and a plunging neckline.
For a sleeveless option, the Iris Light Blue Denim Dress is £69, with an easy silhouette and midi length that make it perfect for everything from market strolls to holiday dinners. It would look great with sandals and a gold belt.
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