Jun 23, 2019

The Dress Style Everyone in Our London Office Wears in the Summer

by Elinor Block

Ah, dresses. There's no end to how much we can talk about them. Honestly, it's a real joy bringing you a selection of the frocks we love. Today's offering? The best summer dresses with sleeves. There's an oncoming heatwave, but who knows just how the summer is going to pan out? That's why these arm-covering dresses are ideal for the changeable season, not to mention that everything we've selected will let your skin breathe. While compiling this edit, it was hard to narrow down a small list, as there are so many around. Not to mention that there's been an influx of super-cool dress brands in 2019…

From the likes of Instagram favourites Rixo, Ganni and Bernadette to the high street's reliable stores Topshop and Zara, there's a dress to suit all budgets. But don't think it's all about maxis—we've also included a range of hemlines so you can expect to see a few minis in there, too, meaning everyone's style is catered for. Before you see the ones we've selected, take a look at the chicest women on Instagram—including some of the Who What Wear editors. Keep scrolling to see how to style dresses with sleeves, and then continue down for the best ones to shop.

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@hannahalmassi

Style Notes: Who What Wear's editor in chief, Hannah Almassi, wears the Gül Hürgel dress of dreams.

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@eniswardrobe

Style Notes: A long polka-dot dress is perfectly styled with a pair of white strappy sandals.

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@alexisforeman

Style Notes: To liven up a white frock, take a tip from Alexis Foreman and add a pair of chunky Mary Janes with socks.

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@ada_oguntodu

Style Notes: One of the other big dress trends of the season—the checked dress—is brilliant for a holiday. Pair with a basket bag.

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@florriet

Style Notes: The dress that Topshop released in five different colours. That's just how popular it is.

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@_jeanettemadsen_

Style Notes: Everyone might be about chunky sandals right now, but don't dismiss sneakers.

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@pennygoldstone

Style Notes: This green Ghost dress still looks incredible. Simply pair with strappy sandals a mini bag.

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@joy_monty

Style Notes: Who What Wear's shopping editor Joy Montgomery lets the balloon sleeves on this Lee Matthews dress be the only accessories she needs.