Every year, there comes a point when I make the switch from my usual uniform (jeans and a simple top, probably striped) to donning dresses everyday. It usually happens somewhere between mid-May and June, and it's prompted by the first signs of warmer weather. After several weeks of blue(r) skies and milder temperatures, I feel safe in making the transition now. After all, when we find ourselves in 20-degree climes, there's no comfier item to float around in than a lightweight cotton dress.
To be more specific, cotton poplin is the fabrication I'll be stocking up on for the coming months. It's crisper and softer than its sister fabrics, and it's naturally wrinkle-resistant. You'll be grateful for this fact when you stuff your holiday dresses unceremoniously into your suitcase, only to discover there's no iron in your hotel room. We've all been there.
The good news is that the closer we get to summer, the more poplin dresses are populating new-in categories. The bad news, if you're impatient like me, is this means sifting through hundreds of styles in search of the perfect dress (or two, or five). But don't worry—I've taken one for the team and done the wading for you. Keep scrolling to see and shop the best poplin dresses for the season ahead.
Shop the Best Poplin Dresses
This colour will instantly put you in a good mood.
A truly romantic option.
Aje gets it right every time.
The perfect chuck-on dress for a casual weekend.
It seems like one-shoulder silhouettes are everywhere at the moment—this is a trend I can get on board with.
This dress is begging to be brought on a Mediterranean getaway.
So sweet.
This is a great wedding guest option.
Embrace the minidress revival with this fun geometric design.
That colour!
I'd style this with a raffia clutch and strappy sandals.
This one is for those of you who are under 5"3.
This playful frock also comes in bright red, black and blue-and-white floral.
This dress has been all over Instagram lately.
Just add a basket bag and Birkenstocks. Simple.
This is the kind of design that feels fresh but will simultaneously stand the test of time.
An easy option for lazy days.
Pluck out one of the colours in this dress to match your accessories to.
John Lewis' Anyday line offers so many stylish, affordable dresses.
Take this dress from the office to Friday drinks.
This shade of blue was made for summer.
This intricate piece has been at the top of my wish list for weeks...
I love the subtle cut-outs.
Flowy, comfortable and oh-so chic.
I'm imagining wearing this to a beachfront dinner on a Greek island. A girl can dream.
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