Consumer Writer Harriet Morphy Morris went on the hunt for the perfect floral summer dress and ended up with a decision on her hands - there was so much to choose from
A good, floaty dress to head into the warmer months is a staple all us women need for getting dressed up but still feel cool, collected and put together - even on a hot, summer's day. A multi-functional dress that can be worn for any occasion is key when shopping in the likes of H&M, because they have so many options.
Knowing that River Island is full of petite-friendly dresses I decided to switch it up and head to H&M to see what they had in store. I tried on four floral dresses that would be perfect for nearly any event over the next four months - from dinner dresses, a casual beach dress, a garden event staple, or a bold red wrap dress.
With a beachy holiday look in mind, I scouted this pink maxi, catching my eye for a fancy bikini cover-up - maybe the best fit as it is slightly sheer with no lining. At £21.99 the Detailed Draw-String Maxi Dress can be synched in at the waist by knotting the ties or left loose for a comfortable fit.
Not all is lost though and you could still achieve the same patterned look with an alternative tie-belt dress, switching from a pleated maxi dress to a balloon-sleeved mini. I only saw this after I'd left my shopping spree but it wasn't long until I'd added it to my online basket, to me its a one-up from the 'viral' Zara dresses that flew off the shelves a few years ago - and at less than £30 it's light on the wallet too.
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