Now that summer is officially on the horizon and lockdown restrictions are lifting, we're dreaming of our new season wardrobes. Top of our must-buy list for warmer days to come is a pretty printed dress that we can easily dress up or down.
Enter a new-in piece from trusty Boden that is taking Instagram by storm. The brand shared a snap of its off-the-should Rosalind midi dress on the social media platform on Sunday (16 May), and the post has since been flooded with likes and admiring comments from followers.
"I LOVE this dress!!!!" wrote one fan, while another added, "What a wonderful dress."
And we're not exactly surprised, because the tiered statement dress looks like sunshine in an outfit...
With its bardot neckline, ruched balloon sleeves and flowing skirt, the £120 dress is a real classic. It's available in two colour pop prints that will look stunning with sun-kissed skin, and could easily work for almost any occasion. Whether you're hoping to attend a summer wedding later this year or simply fancy treating yourself to a new dress for weekend meet-ups in the garden, this versatile piece ticks all of the right boxes.
We'd smarten it up with gold earrings and heeled sandals for dressier affairs, and keep it casual with slider sandals or white trainers for more relaxed summer days.
Yep, it's safe to say we're sold. Now we just need to decide which print to go for...
Why Boden has won spring dresses for 2025
This fit-and-flare navy midi dress with its blanket-stitch hem creates a subtle summer dress that remains polished and flattering for all body types. Its versatile colour combination means it can be styled seamlessly with boots and jumpers now and then raffia bags and sandals come summer.
Our team’s top pick this week is the new Ruffle GGT dress. With its floaty tiers of tomato red fabric, it’s the standout feminine dress for all spring/summer occasions this year. Need a little bit of layering? Try a cardigan lightly draped across your shoulders. Style with strappy heeled sandals or dress it down with loafers and sunnies.
Shirt dresses are Boden’s bread and butter. We think this dress, with its soft pink floral print, is set to be the dress of the season. Effortlessly stylish yet laid-back, the tie waist can be swapped for a chunky brown belt to create a chic boho vibe.
Do you love mix and matching patterns? Well, this tiered maxi dress will appeal to you. Combining a playful print with a classic shirt-dress style, the buttons allow for a deep V-neck or more modesty depending on your mood.
While you may think pink is a trend of the past, we’re loving this hot pink Boden dress. Ideal for special summer occasions, it’s enough by itself or level up the styling by adding colour-contrasting shoes or chunky gold accessories.
Designed to keep you cool on even the hottest of days, this short cotton dress will be one you whip out every spring/summer. The loud print allows for that slip-on-and-go effortlessness we all crave in the warmer months. An all-in-one outfit, this dress is a spring/summer staple.
If you love denim, then you’ll adore this midi dress from Boden. Designed with a gorgeous panelled vintage tea dress structure, it will flatter in all the right places. Team with brown cowboy boots for a fun evening look or brown loafers for casual office chic.
Crafted in natural, breathable linen, this embroidered midi dress could be described as the do-it-all dress. Take it from day to night by swapping your favourite sandals for gold heels and a raffia clutch to create a warmer evening look.
As shown by our favourite It girl Demi Moore, polka dots are still very much in fashion and will forever be a pattern we all have in our wardrobe. Give them a contemporary update by adding this Parisian-style midi dress to your wardrobe. We love how you can wear it through the different seasons.
This stunning jersey dress has a strong print in an oh-so-comfy material – perfect for those in-between days come spring when you still want to make an impact.
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