Whether you’re heading to a wedding or simply looking for a stylish way to navigate the balmy summer days, dresses are at the fashion forefront right now, and there’s certainly no shortage of beautiful options to consider. However, when it comes to finding the best designer dresses, it always pays to stick to classic, never-date styles that will stand the test of time. The last thing you want to do is spend your hard-earned money on something that quickly begins to feel passé. That’s not to say that you need to stick to “safe” patterns and colours—so long as you have a proven track record of wearing them by way of more affordable clothes, there’s a good chance you’ll get sufficient wear and love out of a more premium option, too.
But which designer dresses are the best this season? I went on a deep dive; these styles made me come up for air.
