dress cotton lace NADIA EMBROIDERED and timeless Zirelle Floral Cotton Lace-Trimmed Mini

Flat sandals or a low block heel both work, and I share exactly how I choose between them with summer dresses here

Such a fun color pop, too

It was hard to get used to the fact that maxis were made of knits or t-shirt materials

Size US 4 measurements: Gemma wears size US 4 (Small or AU 8 equivalent)

Vintage 90s black and white layered floral rayon chiffon dress

Then there's the playful brown-and-white polka-dot dress, also close to sold out, while M&S' premium Autograph collection offers a beautifully cut, dark chocolate viscose jersey dress with an intricately pintucked waist that works just as well in the office as it does for dinner