When it comes to the building blocks of an incredible wardrobe, the easy-to-wear midi dress is one staple no woman should be without. Whether it’s a wrap dress, a shirtdress or a chic ribbed knit one, the best midi-length dresses have the power to carry your wardrobe through the transitional weather of spring, straight into the depths of summer and beyond.
Why do we love them so much? It’s simple— you can pair them with trainers on the weekend, loafers, mules or boots for the office and sandals for a wedding; slip a T-shirt, blouse or a roll-neck underneath; pull a slouchy jumper or belt-up a classic trench over them. Basically, the midi dress has the potential to be the most versatile item in any wardrobe. There’s also a style and shape to suit everyone, so whether you’re a floral puff-sleeved dress kind of girl or more of a slip-dress minimalist, this is the staple that you can reliably turn to for any and all occasions.
The problem is, with midi dresses being such a popular style there’s an awful lot of choice out there to scroll through to find your perfect one. There are worse problems to have, of course, but if you’re looking to update your midi dress selection now that we’ve suddenly hit spring, and you’re feeling like you don’t know where to start— don’t fret. Below we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled 25 of the very best available right now.
There’s dresses the entire Who What Wear UK team can’t stop talking about and even ones we’ve personally tried and tested already; there’s wedding-guest dresses and ones that will be perfect for back-to-the-office days as the weather starts to warm up now. All of them, though, are really easy to wear and have that midi-dress knack of making you look polished in an instant. Keep scrolling to shop…
Just add a pair of slick gold hoops and some leather sandals.
Rixo always does the best midi dresses that are perfect for dressing up and weddings and down on holidays.
A new Ganni classic.
How comfortable yet chic does this look? *adds to basket*
Self-Portrait can’t be beaten for beautiful midi dresses for all occasions.
Could this be the polka-dot Zara dress of 2022?
This shirt dress is eternally flattering, and the premium cut means it could easily pass for designer.
I love that Reformation does its best dresses in extended sizes.
This & Other Stories dress is a sellout year after year, but it’s just been restocked for 2022.
A showstopping dress that ticks the 2022 trend for all things cut-out.
We’re all obsessed with this ASOS dress!
Trust Raey to produce a beautiful, minimalist midi-dress.
H&M’s newest knit dress isn’t going to stay in stock for long.
Another ASOS beauty that you’ll be able to wear on repeat.
Shirt dresses are flattering on so many body shapes, and this faux-leather version really stood out for spring.
I have a feeling this H&M dress is going to be very, very popular this season.
This beautiful, understated Totême number also comes in black.
Second-skin sleeves and ruching are two of the biggest 2022 dress trends so this expensive-looking Mango style gets a thumbs up from us.
This sunshine colour would be flattering on most skin tones.
A little bit western and a lot of fun.
This is just so pretty.
This inclusive throw-on style comes in sizes 4-26.
We’ve spotted a trend for halterneck straps this year.
The perfect office-to-drinks dress. I particularly love the oversized cuffs which make it look so premium.
Who doesn’t love a classic H&M floral dress.
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