We've officially reached spring, and that's good news for our wardrobes as beautiful new season midi dresses have started to drop on the high street.
I love updating my collection as the versatile piece can be worn with boots or trainers in the cooler weather, and sandals or slides when we reach peak summer, making them a worthy fashion investment.
From my high street go-to & Other Stories to celebrity-favourite Reformation, now is the time to shop the new-in styles. Expect lighter, brighter colours, breezy fabrics and fun prints. Think white, pink, green, and floral options, as well as long sleeve and satin styles. Plus, of course, I've included a classic black midi dress or two.
Royals and celebrities wearing midi dresses
It's arguably a wardrobe staple, but you'll see some royals wearing midi dresses more than others, and none more so than the Princess of Wales. She's synonymous with a printed midi, pictured here in Rixo's Izzy Dress. The 42-year-old royal looked effortlessly elegant, wearing the look with fresh-faced makeup and a pair of Castaner wedge espadrilles. Kate also likes to pair a floral midi dress with her Superga Cotu classic trainers.
Jennifer Lopez is another celeb who loves a midi, and was spotted wearing Reformation's Tagliatelle dress on her honeymoon in Paris. The Hollywood star looked beautiful in the breezy floral linen dress, which she styled with heeled sandals and oversized sunnies.
© Neil MockfordYou can't go wrong with a white midi dress in the spring/summer season, as proven by Victoria Beckham. Featuring subtle stripes in a floaty cut, I love how she's styled it with colour pop shoes.
How I chose the best midi dresses
- New-in: Your wardrobe deserves a new season refresh, so everything in this edit is from the just-dropped spring collections.
- Style: Spring is synonymous with floral prints so I've made sure to include the prettiest ones available to shop. For colours, I've mostly gone for neutrals, pastels and brighter hues.
- Cut: In the warmer weather most of us tend to lean towards floatier, breezy cuts and dresses with shorter sleeves or spaghetti straps, so I've considered this while curating my edit.
- Fabrics: Our wool-blend midi dresses are now firmly in our winter wardrobes, making way for more lightweight fabrics like linen and pure cotton.
M&S Cotton Rich Ribbed Bandeau Midi Dress
M&S Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-24, Petite - Long
Colours available: Cream
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £60
Returns: Free within 35 days
M&S does easy-to-wear floral midi dresses so well, and this one is made from breathable cotton in the prettiest dainty print. It has a simple round neckline with a flattering defined waist and a button fastening at the back. I'd style it with leather slides or sleek white trainers.
& Other Stories Voluminous-Sleeve Midi Dress
& Other Stories Midi Dress
Sizes available: EUR 32-46
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £80
Returns: Free within 30 days
This new-in piece from & Other Stories comes in a summer-ready pink abstract print, and I'm obsessed. Featuring voluminous sleeves and a sultry side slit, I love it styled with heeled mules.
Nobody's Child Finn Midi Dress
Nobody's Child Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Black
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £100
Returns: Free within 30 days
There's still a place for black dresses in the spring/summer season, and if you're looking for a versatile piece, you won't find one more coveted than this popular midi from Nobody's Child. Made from an organic cotton blend, it has an effortless smock style
Reformation Monette Linen Dress
Reformation Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Red, Blue Floral, White
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free over £100
Returns: £6 within 30 days
Reformation does amazing occasionwear and this new season style is versatile enough to wear everywhere from a wedding to a sunny brunch. Made from a lightweight and cooling linen fabric, it's fitted at bodice, falling to a full skirt.
Rixo Bloom Shirt Dress
Rixo Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-26
Colours available: Ditsy print
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 14 days
Royal-approved Rixo has dropped the daytime midi dress of my dreams in the form of this shirt style piece in a floral print - a signature style of the British brand. I love it dressed down with a pair of trainers and gold accessories.
Reiss Yana High Low Midi Dress
Reiss Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-18, Regular & Petite
Colours available: White, Blue
Shipping: £5.95 Next Day Delivery
Returns: £1.95 within 28 days
With its fitted bodice falling to a more voluminous skirt and high-low hem, I love this white midi dress from Reiss. A favourite of both Princess Kate and Meghan Markle, their dresses always expertly mix style with comfort. It's also available in a bold cobalt blue shade.
River Island Ruched Midi Dress
River Island Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Cream, Black, Khaki, Coral
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
With its central ruched detail, River Island's split hem midi dress is so Jacquemus. The designer lookalike has a round neckline, sleeveless cut and subtle striped print.
Meshki Halter Neck Midi Dress
Meshki Midi Dress
Sizes available: XXS-3XL
Colours available: White, Tan, Black, Apricot, Lemon
Shipping: £9.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 14 days
I love the backless cut of this halterneck midi dress from Meshki. Made from a soft knit, it's ideal for the transitioning seasons and would be beautiful for holiday evenings too.
New Look Pink Ombré Mesh Ruched Midi Dress
New Look Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-22
Colours available: Pink Ombre
Shipping: £2.99 for Standard Delivery or free on orders over £50
Returns: £1.99 within 28 days
New Look's trending ombre midi dress is a gorgeous statement piece for the new season. It has a sleeveless cut with flattering ruched detail at the side and pairs perfectly with minimal accessories and heeled mules.
ASOS DESIGN Ruched Maxi Sundress
ASOS Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Stone, Black
Shipping: Free Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
This trending midi from ASOS comes in a chic neutral shade with a stylish square neckline. It features adjustable spaghetti straps and a tie-back fastening.
Zara Printed Tulle Midi Dress
Zara Midi Dress
Sizes available: XS-L
Colours available: Black
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: £1.95 within 30 days
Abstract prints are big news this season, and if you're looking for a fitted number, I love this midi from Zara. It features an off-the-shoulder cut with structured underwire and a sweetheart neckline. Made from a draped tulle fabric, it has an invisible back zip fastening.
