With no more summer plans left on my social calendar (*breaks out tiny violin*), I’m officially refusing to buy any more summer clothes that won’t work just as hard in fall. Luckily, that’s proving relatively easy now that the new-season collections are popping up at my favorite shopping destinations.
That said, I’m not getting too far ahead of myself. I’m also imposing a temporary shopping ban on knitwear, jackets and coats. After all, the heatwave may be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of warm weather ahead before we need to start digging out our winter wardrobes.
Ticking all the right transitional boxes is Mango’s Flared Midi-Dress, an affordable and stylish find with all the makings of a year-round wardrobe staple.
First, there’s the color—a rich chocolate brown that has dominated the fashion sphere for the past 12 months and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Then there’s the relaxed, low-cut scoop neckline and flowy A-line silhouette, which make it easy to dress up or down. Wear it to the office, style it as a daytime sightseeing look on your late-summer vacation, or dress it up for date night.
If you are lucky enough to be heading away, it pairs perfectly with sandals and a raffia beach bag. For outings closer to home, stick to simple sandals and your go-to leather cross-body or shoulder bag. Then, when fall does finally arrive, throw a chunky knit jumper over the top.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
