Flowy, under £75 dresses that actually keep you cool

Brace yourselves! The UK is about to feel like the Med, with temperatures hitting 33°C next Monday and a weekend that promises to melt even the most patient among us. When the heat gets this real, your wardrobe needs to rise to the occasion. Enter the flowy dress.

I took one look at the forecast for the coming week and immediately knew I’d be living in flowy dresses. When it’s that hot, the last thing I want is anything clinging to me, especially on a packed tube or roasting car seat. No thanks.

Light, billowy and unapologetically chic, these dresses don’t just look good – they act like wearable fans, letting the breeze do its thing as you swan through your day. Inspired by this year’s boho revival, they bring an easy, laissez-faire vibe – dresses you can whack on but be certain they’ll look good. Because who wants to think about putting together an outfit on the hottest day of the year to date?

There’s something about a swishy, throw-on-and-go dress that makes summer dressing feel easy. I’ve been styling mine with flip-flops or barely-there strappy sandals, aviator sunglasses and a chunky necklace for a bit of ‘I’ve got my life together’ flair (even if I’m melting inside). You’ll thank yourself by midday.

Tight clothes are cancelled. Let your dress do the air-conditioning this weekend with these flowy dress wonders, all under £75.