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9 bodice dresses perfect for adding a put-together touch to your spring outfits
By Naomi May
3 years ago
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They’re the low-maintenance, high-impact dress your warm-weather wardrobe had no idea it needed.
In the pantheon of easy-breezy dresses that require minimal effort but impart a healthy helping of sartorial prowess, few do it better than bodice dresses.
These are frocks that offer the slightest and most subtle of cinches into the waist, without constricting the body. All they need is a chic up-do, the most gentle sweeps of make-up and a simple – but statement-making bag, and they’re ready to do all of the talking for you.
And really, on the first weekend when the British sunshine is promising – touch wood – to make an appearance, it would be rude not to go all out with your wardrobe choices. So here, we’ve rounded up the best bodice dresses to take you from desk-to-dusk with minimal effort.
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Reformation Belgium linen dress
What Reformation doesn’t know about dresses isn’t worth knowing. Take this simple crisp white bodice dress for instance; simply add your favourite go-to heels and a statement lip for a straightforward spring ensemble.
Fiorucci Alpine Angels bodice dress
Fiorucci’s propensity for fun and bright bursts of highlighter hues makes it a go-to for any and all seasonal style updates. We’ll be reaching for this minty-toned bodice dress.
Never Fully Dressed white cherry dress
This easy-breezy white midi dress is a balmy day’s sartorial dream. Allow the ruched bodice to do all of the talking for you, while you style it with minimal accessories.
Asos shirred floral bodice dress
Don’t let the concept of maxi dresses scare you; lean into the bohemian feel of them by pairing with your chunkiest sandals for an easy and effortless ensemble.
Amy Lynn Alexa dress
Amy Lynn’s Alexa dresses are a style-set favourite for obvious reasons; they’re form-fitting, nonchalantly cool and as stylish as they come.
Neon Rose Plus midi dress with shirred bodice
Gingham is never a bad idea when it comes to warm weather; the shirred bodice allows this midi to do all of the talking for you. Simply throw on and go.
Shop Neon Rose Plus midi dress with shirred bodice at Asos, £25.60
Charo Ruiz Nina broderie anglaise dress
Did somebody say “holiday”? Yes, yes they did. In fact, this Charo Ruiz broderie anglaise said it most specifically.
Shop Charo Ruiz Nina broderie anglaise dress at Net-a-Porter, £359
Self-Portrait floral broderie bodice dress
The terracotta tone of this broderie bodice dress might not be your first colour choice, but once it’s paired with a sun-kissed glow and lashings of gold jewellery, just watch it come alive.
Lavish Alice puff-sleeved bodice dress
Lavish Alice’s milkmaid-inspired midi dress promises to take you from desk-to-dusk with minimal effort; just thank its bodice for helping it to look together.
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