A floral summer dress is one of those timeless wardrobe staples you'll wear year after year.
And, while animal print pieces have been dominating for a while, classic floral styles are still blooming across the high street for summer.
Whatever the occasion, a floral print is pretty much foolproof, whether you're heading to a big summer event, stepping out on holiday or even dressing smartly for work.
To prove just how versatile this classic piece can be, we've sifted through the rails to bring you all of the best floral dresses to buy this season, from long-sleeved styles to wedding-ready outfits and relaxed maxis...
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Floral midi dresses
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Floral Print Short Sleeve Waisted Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners Whistles Valeria Henna Floral Print Cotton Dress
John Lewis & Partners Y.A.S Nilana Midi Dress, Multi
Whether you're heading to a smart event, meeting friends for a relaxed pub garden lunch or dressing up at the office, a floral midi dress is one of the most wearable styles you can buy.
All it takes is a quick shoe change (think block heels for more dressed-up moments and simple white trainers for casual days out) and you'll be good to go.
Trust us, a hard-working floral midi dress will be your ultimate summer saviour during those, "What do I wear?" moments.
Floral shirt dresses
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Pure Cotton Floral Print Shirt Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners Fenn Wright Manson Rowan Floral Shirt Dress, Blue
Great news for those of us who love cinching our waists: flattering shirt dresses are back in a big way this season.
Embrace the trend in a feminine floral print and you won't fail to feel chic, whether you're meeting friends for alfresco drinks or heading to the office.
Long-sleeved floral dresses
John Lewis & Partners Ghost Birdie Floral Midi Dress, Emma Flower
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Floral Print Midi Dress
The perfect solution if you want to feel summery without baring too much skin, a long-sleeved floral dress will quickly become your go-to this season.
All of our favourite brands are selling long-sleeved floral pieces right now, so you'll really be spoilt for choice.
Another style you can dress up or down with the right accessories, you won't believe how much wear you'll get out of this hero item.
Floral beach dresses
Marks & Spencer Rosie for Autograph Floral Print Beach Dress
ASOS Curve Double Layer Beach Maxi Dress in Flamenco Floral Stripe Print
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Floral Print Shirred Slip Beach Dress
A floral cover-up is the ultimate summer buy that you'll be able to throw on and feel confident in, whether you're making the most of the sunny weather with a picnic in the park or relaxing by the pool with a glass of rosé in hand.
From bright tropical iterations to daintier ditsy prints, there are always plenty of floral beach dresses to choose from, but we reckon this is the year to go bold to complement sun-kissed skin.
Floral events dresses
John Lewis & Partner Karen Millen Orchid Floral Pencil Dress, White/Multi
Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Floral Print Waisted Midi Dress
Whether you're attending a summer wedding, a smart garden party or a big summer event – from the Chelsea Flower Show to Wimbledon – floral is always the way forward when it comes to occasionwear in the warmer months.
From simple shifts to floaty maxis, you really can't put a sartorial foot wrong in a bright and summery floral events dress.
Floral maxi dresses
John Lewis & Partners Yumi Floral Maxi Dress, Navy/Multi
ASOS Lace Insert Button Through Maxi Tea Dress in Ditsy Floral Print
A floral maxi dress has to be the ultimate hot weather essential that you'll be able to rely on summer after summer.
The ideal solution if you want to keep your cool in the heat but prefer not to flash too much flesh, a floral maxi will work just as well on holiday as it will at the weekend with a casual denim jacket thrown over your shoulders.
