There are plenty of white cotton nightie-style dresses available beyond these collaboration collections too. Net-a-Porter have invested in the humble white dress and Libby Page, Market Director at Net-a-Porter commented, “we loved spring’s fail-safe item, the cotton dress – the impact of which shouldn’t be underestimated.”

Contemporary brand Rixo is known for it’s iconic, versatile dresses and its’ broderie anglaise Patsy dress is a great example of how, with a more detailed silhouette, you can make this dress style feel more maximal. Another more detailed style is the M&S x Sienna Miller layered, sleeveless dress and Ghost’s Fleurine maxi dress with broderie and ruffle details.

Some great everyday options that are perfect for summer in the city or at the beach, are the strappy Per Una maxi dress, Great Plains embroidered maxi dress which can be easily dressed up or down and ST. CLAIR’s sixties-inspired Georgina dress is a great higher-hemlined option.

Nightdresses are a major inspiration for summer style, here's why