brownsfashion.com) is made using the same fabric, plus it has a high neckline and long sleeves, which is rare in the world of heatwave garb.Peony citrus-print midi dress, £365, Browns FashionKaftans shouldn’t be disregarded as too ‘holiday’ either, it’s a really easy silhouette for all body shapes.
Take Dilli Grey’s Mumtaz kaftan (£99, Wolf & Badger) which could be belted at the waist and worn with trainers or a pair of mid-heel mules to make it work for real life.
If you’re not convinced, head down the shirt-dress route. Hannah Artwear’s Jasmine dress (£251.35, net-a-porter.com) is made from a teal blue cotton-gauze, while Raey’s mustard linen patch pocket dress (£325, matchesfashion.com) is another winner.
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