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Button-down dresses are the comfort-first style you need this summer
By Naomi May
3 years ago
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From Reformation to Instagram-favourite With Jean, comfortable dresses have never looked so good.
For anybody who’s become unnaturally attached to their arsenal of comfy clothes over the past couple of years, there’s a dress trend that may well be the perfect way for you to transition back into IRL dressing.
The button-down dress, which as its name suggests, features a series of buttons along its front, has been championed by earth-first brand Reformation and Instagram-favourite With Jean, as well as a slew of others, and is destined for big things this summer. So, whether you wear yours buttoned low or high, you can rest assured you’re ticking one serious trend box so as long as there are buttons on your dress.
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Whether you opt for a mini or a midi, linen or cotton, patterned or plain, simply pair yours with a summer-ready pair of sandals, some retro sunnies and off you go! Summer-ready style that’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Reformation Locklin dress
This button-down, form-fitting dress is available in a line-up of summer-ready shades that are crying out to be paraded around in the sun.
Urban Outfitters Azelia button-down dress
Available in a handful of hard-working hues, this cotton dress from Urban Outfitters is the perfect throw-on-and-go style.
Free People Love Of My Life midi dress
A bestseller for a reason, Free People’s Love Of My Life dress is crafted in a versatile voile and, no pun intended, will do all of the leg work to become the certified love of your life.
Rixo Mykonos dress
With a pretty coral hue, this buttoned Rixo midi dress is a fine example of how delicate button-down detailing can be.
& Other Stories relaxed buttoned mini dress
Nothing screams summer quite like a breezy bright red dress. We’re loving this crimson linen number from & Other Stories, which we’ll be wearing with some micro mules.
Gap linen cotton midi dress
Available in a clutch of colours, Gap’s crisp shirt dress is a sure fire button-down win. We’re loving the crisp ivory hue, which we’ll be wearing with trainers all summer long.
Kemi Telford double check button down dress
For dress aficionados, nobody does it better than Kemi Telford; her bright and playful prints set her apart from the rest. It’s this double gingham buttoned dress for us, though.
In The Style Plus x Jac Jossa button through tea dress
Crafted from a summer-ready yellow gingham hue, this V-neck button-down smock dress is a picture-perfect seasonal iteration.
Shop In The Style Plus x Jac Jossa button through tea dress at Asos, £35
Nobody's Child Alexa midi dress
Floral dresses are a no-brainer when it comes to summer, but when they’re also adorned with buttons, they’re a true winner.
Whistles Katie button-down dress
Now that the office is back on, so too is office attire. This breezy black mini is ideal for pairing with comfy sandals and a work-ready XXL tote.
Never Fully Dressed leopard Lindos dress
Leopard print is a forever neutral as far as we’re concerned, and this dress is a perennial style star that will stand the test of time.
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