Like all good things, Copenhagen Fashion Week was the birth place of the dress trend that has captured the imagination of editors this summer. And as the temperatures soar (again) this week, we are more on board than ever.

The trend in question: tent dresses. Or if you want to be super fashion about it, the trapeze dress. A giant, billowing dress that covers your body from head-to-toe. The tent dress is markered by three things: it’s oversized shape that creates an easy draping when worn, it’s lack of waist (there is no ‘nipped’ in business here) and it’s fabrics – almost always cotton or linen. Making it not only a breeze to put on, but something that is actually palatable in this hot but humid weather. 

Here’s the lowdown on the tent dress, and why it’s the wardrobe staple worth investing in. 

1. It’s universally flattering. The Stylist fashion desk is made up of five women coveting all shapes and sizes and we have all sported a tent dress in the past two weeks. In fact, it’s easier to wear than you think, don’t be put off by the swathes that make up a tent dress. Even those who had previously avoided this shape due to larger bust can rest-assured – it doesn’t matter that it hangs from your boobs because this is in fact the desired look.

2. It actually keeps you cool. Don’t have a fan to hand? No problem, this fabric was made for wafting. The oversized shape means that it doesn’t cling to your skin and acts as a natural barrier between the heat of the outside world and your increasing body temperature.

3. You can get dressed in exactly 12 seconds. No tied waist needed, no belt that needs to be added, no wrapping, no nothing. This is the ultimate throw on and go. 

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