Boden
Jersey Midi T-Shirt Dress, £65
Long line, simple, elegant: this classic T-shirt dress is perfect for all summer scenarios, whether worn with flip-flops at the beach or dressed up with muted gold jewellery and espadrilles for dinner. We especially love the slit up the side, making it comfy to walk in, airy and cool too.
Cos
Mini T-Shirt Dress, £55
Cos can always be relied upon for cool, clean lines and contemporary cuts. Short and boxy, we love the wide sleeves and the breezy cool French girl vibes.
M&S
Jersey V-Neck Midi T-Shirt Dress, £19.50
The joy of the T-shirt dress is how easily it can be rolled up and thrown in a beach bag. This cobalt blue beauty from M&S is ideal for just that purpose – and no colour is lovelier against sun-kissed skin.
Ralph Lauren
Cotton Mesh Polo Dress, £179
You cannot beat Ralph Lauren for a preppy polo shirt take on the T-shirt dress. We’re Wimbledon-ready in one outfit change.
H&M
Maxi T Shirt Dress, £40
The graphic painterliness of H&M’s take on the T-shirt frock makes it an instant statement. Ideal for breezing around the Med – or even dressed up at a wedding – it’s a perfect versatile summer frock.
Acne Studios
Pleated T-Shirt Dress, £330
If you’re looking for a chic evening twist on a T-shirt dress, this relaxed cut pleated example from Acne Studios is as good as it gets.
Raey
Recycled-Yarn Cotton-Blend Maxi T-Shirt Dress, £100
Marrying minimalism with romanticism is no mean feat. We think this dress pulls it off. You could wear it with unadorned sliders and a black headband; or you weave wildflowers into your hair and go barefoot. Either works beautifully.
Cos
Contrast-Panel Midi T-Shirt Dress, £79
A more flowing take on the T-shirt dress, it combines the comfort and relaxed fit with a poplin skirt, which makes this as wearable for dinner as it is wafting around the coast.
All Saints
Anna Organic-Cotton T-Shirt Maxi Dress, £99
Beautiful organic fabric, long line elegance and an easy-breezy cool egg-shell colour for summer, we also love the subtly turned up capped sleeves.
H&M
Oversized T-Shirt Dress, £12.99
As simple as it gets, this white oversized T-shirt dress is inexpensive but perfect worn with white trainers or slides for a classic summer look.
Sugarhill Brighton
Ciara Jersey Midi Dress Navy, Beach Stripe, £49
Classic Breton stripes abound when it comes to T-shirt dresses. But if you want to switch things up, try this multi-coloured take for summer 2023. Slits to the sides ensure it is wearable, while the joyful colours make it perfect for the sunshine.
Sophie Cameron Davies
Cream Floral Cotton T-Shirt Dress, £65
If you love summer whites but can’t quite bear to ditch the florals, this offers the perfect nod to both things.
Raey
Sleeveless Recycled-Yarn Maxi T-Shirt Dress, £100
All hail the simplest of them all. We love the slouchy arm holes and the unapologetic absence of embellishment, which allows you to wear it any which way you choose.
By Nancy Alsop
June 2023
