Dresses

This mini dress from Saint Laurent embodies eccentric proportions channeled through elevated tailoring techniques. Cut from cotton woven with a fluid, tactile handle, its defined by a gathered bodice that extends through billowing, puffed short sleeves. It has been finished with an accentual looped...

Bottega Veneta's dress is made from smooth, lightweight silk-habotai that's decorated with painterly stripes. It has knotted straps and a paneled waist that mimics the appearance of the label's intrecciato weaving technique. The floaty skirt moves beautifully as you walk.

Loulou de Saison's 'Ama' dress translates crisp shirting into a sculptural fluid silhouette. Made from tonal striped cotton poplin with a bouclé finish, it has a clean crew neckline and defined waist that releases into a full, floor-skimming skirt.

La DoubleJ's bold and colorful clothing is designed "with the intention to create joy and raise your vibration," says the brand. This 'Icon' shirt dress is made from fluid silk-twill printed with a swirling motif. Undo a couple of the buttons to show off...

Danielle Frankel's 'Guinevere' gown is everything you could possibly want from a wedding dress. Cut from swathes of soft tulle and lined in stretch-silk, it has a tightly shirred bodice framed by grosgrain straps and falls from the dropped waist to a voluminous bubble...

Made from lightweight cotton, SIMKHAI's belted 'Truman' shirt dress is a great choice for warm days. The silhouette is so pretty with its puffy sleeves and pleated skirt.

The artful draping and intricate embellishments on Clio Peppiatt's 'Paloma' dress are so stunning. Perfect for your wedding after-party, it has a boned satin corset and falls to a knotted mini skirt with two ties that'll graze the dance floor. After your big day,...

La DoubleJ's dress is made for moments that call for color and confidence. Cut from fluid silk-twill decorated with the label's ornate 'Regalia Placeé' print, it has a tee-inspired shape with a playful plume of feathers at the hem. Wear yours with platform mules...

Rebecca Vallance's 'Olympia' gown is certain to turn heads at events. Covered with scores of light-catching sequins, it has rows of crystals on the straps and a square neckline. It's cut to skim your figure with a high front split and features an elegant...

Balenciaga's maxi dress borrows elements from swimwear, including a briefs base layer and stretchy fabrication. Cut from black jersey, it has a plunging V-neckline and an intricately draped bodice that falls to a floor-grazing hem on one side.

PORTER says, "a forever wardrobe is built on pared-back neutrals that are primed for adornment" and Bottega Veneta's dress is the perfect piece to invest in. Made from diagonally ribbed wool-blend, it has cape at the back and fastens a trio of gold-tone knot...

Rabanne finds new, fresh ways to work its signature metalwork into its collections every season. Cut from slinky jersey, this midi dress is loosely draped and accented with gold-tone rings that create cool cutouts.

Bottega Veneta's midi dress is an easy style you can wear to work and at the weekend. Cut from cotton-canvas, it has a gathered waist, elbow-length cuffed sleeves and an A-line skirt. Leave a few of the buttons undone for a relaxed take.

Presented on the SS26 runway, Balenciaga's 'Sack' dress reawakens a timeless garment introduced by its founder in 1957. Framed by a geometric silhouette, it is crafted from a wool and silk-blend with a paneled construction, where gathered shoulders sit above discreet side pockets. Pair...

Part of Missoni's 'Summer Sunset' capsule, this mini dress captures the glow of balmy evenings by the shore. Crochet-knitted in a different iteration of the house's signature zigzag stripes, it's flecked with light-catching metallic threads and falls to a softly scalloped hem that enhances...

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER.If you're a bride looking to break with tradition and wear something short on your wedding day, Clio Peppiatt's 'Olympia' mini dress couldn't be more perfect. Made from stretch-tulle, it's covered in scores of lustrous pearls-like, each painstakingly applied by hand using...

Part of the 'Summer Sunset' capsule, Missoni's dress glistens with metallic threads that catch the light beautifully. Made using the label's signature crochet-knit technique, it's designed with a plunging V-neckline.

Rebecca Vallance's ‘Effie' dress captures the label's polished approach to modern occasionwear. Cut from a striped linen-blend, it's shaped to a clean column silhouette with softly puffed sleeves and a coordinating belt that defines the waist.

Bottega Veneta's dress is made from satin-jersey that falls effortlessly - especially from the ruching at the hips. It's also looped around a metal ring, framing the daringly low open back. Team yours with statement earrings and one of the label's signature intrecciato clutches.

DÔEN's 'Amorette' dress has a nostalgic feel, defined by its considered silhouette and soft structure. Cut from fluid silk-blend twill, it's printed with the signature ‘Taromina' paisley inspired by 19th-century French Provençal textiles. Adjustable ties at the shoulder and waist customize the fit.