floral midi dress with sleeves Daisy Print Puff Sleeve Valla Light Blue Floral Flutter

Bottoms, easy tops, comfort-led loungewear, and nursing-friendly intimates are usually the best place to start because they keep working across more than one stage

Best Niche Or Character Pieces These codes are not universal, but they are perfect when the theme wants something stylized, playful, fantasy leaning, or instantly recognizable

Delicate accessories like layered gold necklaces and a small crossbody bag keep the focus on the dress

Combine With a Chunky Knit Jumper Merging fashion tights with a chunky knit jumper offers the perfect ratio of comfort to style , ideal for those cooler days when you still want to look effortlessly chic

SHOP CHIC CASUAL MIDI DRESSES Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017