Certain dresses seem to keep going viral this summer – and it’s not just the polka dot Zara dress that the nation has gone dotty for.
From the outfits we see on stars like Christine Lampard and Charlotte Hawkins to the prairie dress edits fashion insiders can’t stop shopping, we’re suckers for a fabulous frock. As long as that frock has sleeves.
Cult dress brands such as Ghost London, Rixo, Ganni and Kitri are seeing styles with sleeves fly off the shelves. Earlier this year, Google Trends reported that long sleeve dresses were the third most searched for dress style (behind little black and leopard print, in case you were wondering). Just this week, M&S reinvented the black Bardot dress that Meghan chose for an evening at the Royal Albert Hall late last year – and the only thing that’s different? The addition of a wrist-length sleeve.
Now, as we squeeze the last drops of sunshine from the remaining days of August, our minds are slowly turning to the colder months ahead – and what could be more autumn appropriate than the internet’s most popular update? Consider this your first hit of new season inspiration – all gorgeous, all on trend and all under £100.
30 of the best long sleeve dresses
Nadia Red Full Sleeve Dress, £64 (was £129), Finery London
Cream Spot Shirred Midi Dress, £40, Next
Alyssa Zebra Jacquard Midi Dress, £65, Monsoon
Floral Midi Dress, £25.99, Stradivarius
Floral Long Sleeve Midi Dress, £85, & Other Stories
Kin Soft Utility Dress, £89, John Lewis & Partners
Brown Leopard Print Tiered Midi Smock Dress, £25.99, New Look
Pleated Long Dress, £49.99, H&M
Rayon Striped 3/4 Length Sleeve Belted Dress, £34.90, Uniqlo
Large Paisley Print Black Midi Dress, £75, Oliver Bonas
Office Maxi Shirt Dress, £84, Ghospell
Floral Midi Dress, £20, Primark
Long Sweatshirt Dress, £45, Cos
Leaf Print Shirt Dress, £35, M&Co
Lavande Gingham Square Neck Button Dress, £85, French Connection
Maxi Dress With Shirred Waist, £38, ASOS
Find Spotty Wrap Dress, £50, Amazon
Belted Shirt Dress, £35, Monki
Poplin Midi Dress, £49.99, Zara
Floral Tiered Maxi Dress, £55, Warehouse
Satin Tie Dress, £69.99, Mango
Plisse Waisted Midi Dress, £49.50, Marks & Spencer
Floral Print Pintuck Ruffle Maxi Dress, £49, Topshop
Dusty Pink Ribbed Bodycon Midi Dress, £16, George at Asda
Shirt Dress, £38.35, Vero Moda
Yellow Floral Print Frill Wrap Dress, £50, River Island
Isodora Midi Shirt Dress, £90, Boden
