I've Been Looking for an Elegant Throw-On Summer Dress—This High-Street Style Is It

Dress season is here! And after hours of scrolling for easy but elegant styles, I've found the perfect throw-on midi from Free People. Scroll down to see and shop the dress.

Free People Pepita Midi Dress
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With summer fast approaching and temperatures finally rising here in the UK, I've started to think about finding those easy yet elegant pieces I can add to my summer capsule wardrobe. More specifically, I'm interested in throw-on dresses that make choosing a polished outfit easy, whether I'm going to the office or out for dinner with friends. After hours of scrolling through my favourite retailers, I think I've found the perfect midi dress from Free People to wear from now into early autumn.

Free People's Free-Est Pepita Midi (£88) is designed with a slim, torso-skimming bodice and a slightly dropped A-line skirt to create a flattering silhouette you can easily take from day to night. The high neckline and slightly dropped armholes add a modern touch, but the midi length and pleated skirt keep it classic enough to last in your wardrobe for many years to come. I'd style it with suede sandals and a lightweight cardigan in the day, and kitten heels and a boxy blazer for evenings out. And with five colours to choose from, there's something to suit every taste.

Free People's Pepita Midi Dress in 'Ivory'

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The dress's bodice is made from 94% cotton and 6% spandex for extra stretch, whilst the skirt is composed of 100% cotton, so it's lightweight, breathable and ideal for the warm weather we'll (hopefully) continue to experience until autumn. Plus, the natural fibres make for a more durable item that will have a much longer lifespan than synthetic materials. At £88, it's not the cheapest dress on the market, but I think its timeless appeal and almost 100%-cotton composition make it well worth the price.

Scroll to shop Free People's Pepita Midi, and then browse some other easy, throw-on dresses I have my eye on for summer.

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Brittany Davy
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