Carla Challis
Lockdown rules easing and pubs reopening - plus a May Bank Holiday - call for the prettiest dresses to wear, and we’ve shopped eBay for the best summer dresses to enjoy your rose in, from Joules, Dorothy Perkins & more
Parks are out, pubs are in – well, we can at least sit inside a pub now, rather than outside or hitting the local green space for picnic drinks.
And to celebrate indoor dining and drinking, we’ve searched our secret shopping spot, eBay Brand Outlet, for the best summer dresses to wear for your pub debut this Bank Holiday weekend, from floral minis to summer-ready broderie anglaise. This calls for champagne – or a shandy at least…
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Dorothy Perkins floral tiered maxi dress, £22.99, eBay
Full of springy florals and pretty pastels, this tiered maxi dress from Dorothy Perkins can be dressed up or down, and worn all summer long.
Wallis tropical wrap dress, £11.99, eBay
Wallis' tropical print wrap dress is a universally flattering shape, and pairs perfectly with denim and leather strappy sandals.
Superdry linen stripe dress, £30, eBay
Remember when Meghan Markle wore the most perfect stripe Reformation dress on the royal tour of Australia? This Joules dress is just like it! Add a raffia bag and espadrilles to channel Meghan.
Miss Selfridge pink mini dress, from £14.49, eBay
Head to the Miss Selfridge eBay brand outlet for this deliciously pink poplin mini dress.
Dorothy Perkins floral dress, £19.99, eBay
Florals aren’t just for spring – just look at this Dorothy Perkins dress for inspiration. Layer a denim jacket over for the evening and you’re pub-ready.
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Superdry broderie anglaise dress, £38.49, eBay
We adore a broderie anglaise dress for summer and this Superdry mini is available in white and blue stripe.
Miss Selfridge leopard dress, £12.49, eBay
This square-neck dress from Miss Selfridge has Holly Willoughby vibes; we love the bold leopard print and longer sleeves.
Miss Selfridge floral mini dress, £13.49, eBay
Miss Selfridge’s floral tea dress is a flattering fit, whatever your body type. We’d wear with white plimsolls and a denim jacket.
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Dorothy Perkins bardot denim dress, £11.99, eBay
Bardot styles are always a favourite come summer, and with added frills this Dorothy Perkins mini will be great for holidays too.
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