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By Marie Kelly
06th Sep 2017
06th Sep 2017
I love to layer, but every now and then I find a piece that stands so beautifully on its own, it needs no help from me. Here are five gorgeous minimalist dresses to buy now.This gorgeous V-neck midi dress is exquisite in its simplicity. I also like that it’s a velvety’shade of black, rather than completely matte. It’s so feminine without being at all fussy.
V-neck’dress, €26 (reduced from €85) at & Other Stories
I love the colour and versatility of this dress. It looks incredibly chic worn over jeans, but it would look sharp paired with skinny trousers and heels.
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Shirt dress, €19.99 at?H&M
So cool but chic too, I love this sweatshirt dress. I fear this shade of blush?would look dreadful with my skin tone, but if it comes in another colour I’ll snap it up.
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Crew neck dress, Adidas Originals, €65 at topshop.com
I’ve had my eye on this dress for a while now. The simple asymmetric hem?gives it a point of difference, which’makes it feel unique, but?it doesn’t complicate the simplicity of the silhouette.
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Avalon jersey dress, €35 (reduced from €65) at finerylondon.com
The elegant?cape detailing?is what makes this dress stand out from the multitude of dresses in stores. It’s simple but has a point of difference.
?Layered red dress, €29.95 (reduced from €99.95) at Massimo Dutti