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7 Mango summer dresses that are new in and look 10 times more expensive than they are, starting from £35.99
The temperature might be hotting up, but we're keeping your wallets cool
In case you haven't heard, dresses are having a moment — from vintage-style postcard print to clean-girl simple white, there's a style to suit everyone this season. For those of us on a budget, who still want to look fashion-forward, the great British high-street has plenty of options available.
Enter Mango. The Spanish retailer has established itself as a titan of trend-led pieces, even teaming up with Hailey Bieber for a viral collection last month. So it's no surprise that its new-in page is filled with expensive, designer-looking dresses that will keep you cool in the upcoming heatwave, while keeping your wallet even cooler with affordable price-tags. Get you a girl who can do both, am I right?
So whether you're packing for an upcoming holiday, need a look for that wedding that's just around the corner, or simply want to look super cute at your next park or pub hang, the below options will have you covered. Patterned, colourful or structured — which Mango dress will you choose?
Chloé put wallpaper floral print on the it-girl map with its SS26 collection. Pair this mini with jelly shoes and you couldn't be more on trend — for £35.99 none the less!
The devil is in the details. Delicate lace panelling runs back to front on this corset dress, riding up along the hips to create an ultra-feminine silhouette. The ruched cups on the bodice give uplift and structure. Think Wuthering Heights reloaded for summer — Margot would be proud.
The neck scarf dress is a trend that just won't die, but this striped number breathes new life into it. The wispy light fabric and bias cut shape will easily make you the best dressed wedding guest — just add a swipe of bold red lipstick.
The halter neck is back baby, and we're so here for it. The brown gingham fabric of this dress means it's super wearable day-to-day, but the structured bodice and cut-out back detail give it some extra wow factor. Wear with cat-eye sunglasses and your local pub won't know what's hit it.
Leopard print is a neutral as far as we're concerned, but not all prints are created equal — thankfully, this is a really good one. Punchy, graphic, and the scoop neck shape of the dress really dials up the drama. This will easily become a staple in any cool girl's wardrobe.
An easy breezy mini is a must-have for summer, and this lace option ticks so many boxes. Layer with a colourful tee underneath and trainers for a more casual look, or dress up with platform heels.
People will not believe this dress is from the high street. The shape, colour and fabric look so much more expensive than the under £80 price tag. Add some gold jewellery for high-key polish.
Rebecca Jane Hill is the Senior Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She has previously contributed to publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29, The Face, Glamour and Stylist. She started her own magazine, Sister, in 2012 whilst at university. Focused around feminism, fashion and culture, it went on to produce 12 globally stocked print issues, as well as countless events and partnerships. She closed the magazine in 2023.
Rebecca has been an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion since 2018, where she teaches on the Fashion Journalism course. She is a passionate second-hand shopper and is constantly on the lookout for new design talent.
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