So This Is Where Everyone's Getting Their Gorgeous Summer Dresses From

Why is it that I have a terrible memory when it comes to people’s names and dates of significant events but can remember the exact dress my second cousin wore to my other second cousin’s wedding six years ago? If that’s not an important life skill, I don’t know what is. Joking aside, my photographic fashion memory, naturally, comes in very handy for my job. As soon as I see something that piques my interest, be it shoes, a bag or, indeed, a dress, I archive it away in my mind for future reference. It sits there until it can be transformed into an interesting feature for Who What Wear. Today, I’m ready to share my most recent observation with you.

A few weeks ago, I spotted chic French influencer Léna Farl wearing a beautiful printed dress from Yolke. I’ve known about the Brit brand for years (it began life as a sleepwear label back in 2013), but it has been flying somewhat under the radar lately. The seed, however, was planted. I began noticing other fashion types were also wearing Yolke—its dresses in particular—and given they’re of such a chic calibre, I just had to share them with you.

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(Image credit: @lenafarl)

We love how Léna enhances the red trim on her ruffle neckline with her matching hair scarf and lip colour (and strawberries, too!). 

Yolke’s latest collection of dresses—which is almost exclusively comprised of fresh florals—is one frock hit after another. With a focus on midi and maxi lengths, the edit boasts key design details, including ruffles, puff sleeves, contrast trims and a gorgeous palette of soft hues. These are the types of dresses you could wear quite comfortably to a summertime wedding and know you’ll be one of the best-dressed guests there (not a brag, just a fact), but they also loan themselves to more casual endeavours such as a picnic in the park or a day at the seaside. While they may not be the most affordable frocks on the block, I think their timeless appeal makes them a sound investment, one you’ll wear for seasons to come. 

So if you’re like me and can’t resist a beautiful dress, scroll on to see the Yolke dresses influencers love, to shop Yolke’s latest frock drop and to check out some other floral dresses that have caught my eye. Enjoy!

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(Image credit: @msorrig)

Mette gives her fanciful dress a downtime spin with the addition of a blazer and chunky trainers. 

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(Image credit: @francescasaffari)

Yolke dresses are just calling out to be worn with basket bags and chunky sandals. 

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(Image credit: @heartzeena)

Zeena is a fan of bright and bold patterns, so it makes sense that she’s gravitated towards Yolke’s designs, too. 

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(Image credit: @katherine_ormerod)

Combing florals and stripes in the chicest way possible, Yolke’s Joni dress is high up on our wish list. 

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(Image credit: @lenafarl)

Léna clearly wears her Yolke dresses well. Note the addition of colourful mules—the perfect combination for summertime weddings. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.