Top five maxi dresses for summer

On the rare, incidental, once in a blue moon, occasion that there is sun in England, there's one piece of clothing you're sure to see everyone wearing. Maxi dresses. Love them or loathe them these dresses have become summer staples and everyone from VH to LC has been spotted wearing one. 

   

Here are FTFB's top five picks; guaranteed to leave you summer ready.

5.  Missguided.com-£25.99

 

This pastel coloured dress is perfect for those late night summer barbecues and at £25.99, it's not too hard on the purse either. Pair with this gold cuff from ASOS for that extra touch of sophistication. 

4. Forever 21-£14.99

 

Sigh. Forever 21's is what's right with the world. I love the two tone look of this dress even if colour blocking was *valley girl voice* so last season. Pair with some woven wedges, also from forever 21, to complete the look. Oh, and there's a new F21 shop opening in Bluewater soon, guaranteed to become my new second home. 

3. Armani Exchange-£45

    

This classy maxi dress is perfect for summer date nights, and the embellished keyhole front adds some glam to, what would otherwise be, a plain dress. I love this, it's a little pricey but is definitely worth splashing a few extra "wonga." -On a side note, who actually  says that? Seriously, the adverts are so irritating. Pair with these GORGEOUS gold leaf earings to complete the look. 

2. Boohoo.com-£20

   

I love the vibrant print on this dress and the low neckline gives it a sexy edge; dress it up with brown platforms and gold statement jewellery for that added glam factor. 

1. Lipsy £75 

This dress is beautiful, it's not your conventional maxi dress and is more queen's garden party than teen beach party and yet that's what I love most about it! It can be worn for pretty much any formal occasion especially the weddings that prop up oh-so-frequently during this time of year. Although it's a tad pricey, it's defiantly makes up for it in style, and even has beautiful strap detailing at the back. A definite FTFB fave. 

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 5. H&M £19.99

 

Love this dress, I actually own this! It's super versatile, light weight and, at £19.99 it's a bargain!

4. ASOS £25

I love the fine print stripe pattern and the slash neckline detail on this dress, it's a winner for darker skin tones.

3.Lipsy £38

This dress really is good value for money, there are two looks in one (the body con skirt can be removed) which means it's easy to go from day to night.

2. Zara £49.99

I love everything about this dress. The print, the waterfall hem line, the deep circle neckline... only instead of black boots I'd pair it with some tan heeled sandals. LOVE THIS DRESS.

1. Miss Selfridge £45

I love the fact that this dress has a Jersey top and a chiffon skirt as it ensures that the dress has movement whilst still remaining comfortable. The colour is to die for, I've not seen anything like it on the high street, and is certainly in line with this seasons "horizontal" trend. The price isn't too bad and it comes with the belt so it's all good!

Day off? time to get your party on!

Teachers, I salute you! Thank you ever so much for going on strike, you have really made my day.  I’ve decided to make the most of my day off and go shopping for a new party dress, here are the top five I found whilst scouring the net. 

Black Lace dress £29.99- H and M

I LOVE this dress, it's quite classic but has a modern twist. I'd definitely recommend it to those who want a simple piece that can be worn on many occasions, just add some killer earrings and you're good to go. 

Mesh Wrap Dress £65.00- Lipsy 

This dress is incredibly stylish, the pink is not too overbearing and the jeweled detailing adds that extra touch of glam. Wear with hear in tumbling curls for that extra sexy look. 

Nude Pretty lace dress £45- Miss Selfridge 

This dress is great for those with a petite frame, it has an ethereal look that's perfect for any occasion. Who said the "saint" look wasn't prosperous? 

Skater dress with Multi Strap £40- ASOS

This dress is really cute, yes it's loud, but the cut and style of the skirt balance out the "craziness" and gives a sweet look. It can be dressed up or dressed down and would look amazing on olive to dark skin tones. 

Shimmer strap body-con dress £90- House Of Dereon

At £90 this dress is a little expensive, but is great for those who are looking for an ultra-sexy dress. It's one of the best high street body-con dresses I've seen and the woven strap front gives it that unexpected edge.