Sometimes, a dress comes along that beats all other dresses. It might be for how show-stopping it is (like a metallic The Vampire’s Wife style), and sometimes, it’s for its wide appeal and how incredibly versatile it is (think about that Zara polka-dot number from back in 2019). Well, & Other Stories has its own answer to the easy, throw-on style, and it comes in the form of a flowy, puff-sleeve midi dress.
A version of the dress has actually featured in the high-street brand’s spring collections for the past few years now, each with a slight variation—a longer sleeve or a straighter neckline—but with the same flattering shirring, flowy skirt and in an array of prints every time. It’s always proved to be one of the brand’s best sellers, selling out by the end of the season every year without fail. Luckily, the brand have just restocked the style for 2023 in three pretty new colourful prints.
With cute short sleeves, light fabric and a sweetheart neckline, the dress’s magic lies in how versatile it is. Pair it with trainers and a leather jacket for a pub garden or strappy heeled sandals and take it to a wedding or summer occasion with ease. But it’s also designed to suit a range of body types. Curves or no curves, boobs or not, the dress flatters in all the right places.
Last year, I popped into store to try it on and it was as good in real life as it looks online. If you’re thinking about investing, my tip would be to size up if you’re between sizes for a comfortable fit. Otherwise, I was very impressed all around.
Keep scrolling, and you can shop the new versions of the dress online now, as well as the wrap version which has also been restocked and a few other easy-to-wear dresses & Other Stories is nailing right now.
