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 /  04 May 2020  

#  How To Make Spring Dresses Look ‘Fashion’  


Pretty, floral midis are the ultimate spring essential, but if you tend to find them a bit too girlie, here are three ways fashionistas would wear them.  


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## Look 1

*We call this the ‘Marant effect’. Turn to the French designer for a masterclass in how to make anything look cooler – a chunky cream sweatshirt and Western-inspired belt and boots usually do the trick. Think RHW meets Paris’ most stylish editors and go for tonal accessories and layers for that nonchalant, just-threw-this-on vibe.*

 

 

 



 

 

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[Willow Floral Angel Sleeve Midi Dress, £29.99 (was £45.99) | Topshop](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6009&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topshop.com%2Fen%2Ftsuk%2Fproduct%2Fclothing-427%2Fdresses-442%2Fwillow-floral-print-angel-sleeve-midi-dress-9777083)  
[Strucuture Rib Knit Sweater, £65 | &amp; Other Stories](https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/knitwear/sweaters/product.structured-ribbed-knit-sweater-beige.0833173001.html)[Western-Buckle Leather Belt, £310 | Acne](https://www.acnestudios.com/uk/en/western-buckle-leather-belt-white/A80027-100.html)  
[Dernee Suede Ankle Boots, £435 | Isabel Marant](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FIsabel-Marant-Dernee-suede-ankle-boots-1317854)  
[Mara Grained Leather Cross-Body Bag, £375 | See By Chloe](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FSee-By-Chlo%C3%A9-Mara-grained-leather-cross-body-bag-1343422)  
[Zulu Rancher Wool Fedora Hat, £88 | Lack Of Color](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3539&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Flack-of-color-zulu-rancher-wool-fedora-hat_133-3006546-ZULU1%2F%3FpreviewAttribute%3DSand)

 

 

 

## Look 2

*The key to making anything look a bit more ‘fashion’ is to throw in some exaggerated proportions. A belted jacket teamed with a midi dress creates the perfect hourglass shape – look for tough details like pockets and statement shoulders for that Christina Centenera silhouette. Black and gold details also add an extra touch of cool.*

 

 

 

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[Puff Sleeve Linen Midi Dress, £95 | &amp; Other Stories](https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.puff-sleeve-linen-midi-dress-white.0920552001.html)  
[Malcolm Oversized Belted Tweed Jacket, £519 | IRO](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Firo%2Fmalcolm-oversized-belted-tweed-jacket%2F1216697)  
[Hortensia Mini Leather Cross-Body Bag, £560 | Wandler](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FWandler-Hortensia-mini-leather-cross-body-bag-1290192)  
[Gold Axiom Chain Bracelet, £95 | Missoma](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=41148&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fuk.missoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fgold-axiom-chain-bracelet%3Futm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_source%3Drakuten%26utm_campaign%3Dadgoal.net%26ranMID%3D41148%26ranEAID%3D2126220%26ranSiteID%3Da1LgFw09t88-y1UiFRyWy6oMHtEZhjAOvQ%26siteID%3Da1LgFw09t88-y1UiFRyWy6oMHtEZhjAOvQ%26storeRedirect%3DUK)  
[Leather Ankle Boots, £190 | Arket](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fwomen%2Fshoes%2Fproduct.leather-ankle-boots-black.0788938001.html)  
[Olivia Bow Barette, £90 | Jennifer Behr](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35653&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fuk%2Fshopping%2Fwomen%2Fjennifer-behr-olivia-bow-barrette-item-14535092.aspx)

 

 

 

## Look 3

*A relaxed feel can also be the key to looking cool in a floral midi. Think mannish blazers and chunky footwear, or statement sunnies, gold hoops and a top handle bag to make everything feel more on trend.*

 

 

 

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[Chiffon Dress, £34.99 | H&amp;M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0830955002.html)  
[Satiny Blazer, £49.99 | Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/satiny-blazer-p02746458.html?v1=50605171&v2=1445747)  
[Organic Oval Hoop Earrings, £23 | &amp; Other Stories](https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/jewellery/earrings/hoops/product.organic-oval-hoop-earrings-gold.0848197001.html)  
[Leather Two Strap Sandals, £18 (were £22.50) | Marks &amp; Spencer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fleather-two-strap-sandals%2Fp%2Fclp60256050%3Fimage%3DSD_01_T02_4876_S0_X_EC_90%26color%3DGOLD%26prevPage%3Dsrp%23intid%3DprodColourId-60258557)  
[Baozi Puffer Bag, €370 | Elleme](https://elleme.com/collections/designer-paris-handbags/products/baozi-puffer-cream)  
[Paloma Sunglasses, ](https://www.garrettleight.com/collections/all/products/paloma-sun?variant=15637352022051)[€](https://elleme.com/collections/designer-paris-handbags/products/baozi-puffer-cream)[325 | Garrett Leight](https://www.garrettleight.com/collections/all/products/paloma-sun?variant=15637352022051)

 

 

 

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£84

 

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£34.99

 

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£275

 

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£29.99

 

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