Want to shop smart on the high street? Welcome to this instalment of The Great 8, a shopping series to show you how to wear eight wardrobe staples, as told by team Grazia. You'll have a wardrobe that says 'wear forever' in no time...
SHOP: The Best Midi Dresses And What To Wear Them With
Zara, Printed Dress, £49.99
French Connection, Shoulder Bag, £99
Oliver Bonas, Floral Print Midi Dress, £40
Monki, Chunky Gold Earrings, £6
Hush, Printed Midi Dress, £110
Dune, Slingback Heels, £95
A long-sleeved midi dress can provide an outfit solution for any occasion. Think of it as a friend who never forgets your birthday – unthinkingly reliable. And as Hannah Banks-Walker, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty editor explains, even high street styles can last for years, allowing you to approach your wardrobe more sustainably.
Hannah Banks-Walker, digital fashion and beauty editor
'I bought this dress a couple of years ago from ASOS. It’s one of my favourite pieces, as it’s comfy and easy to throw on but looks like I’ve made an effort. I’ve worn it with flats, oversize blazers, heels and sparkly headbands. But my favourite thing about it is that it cost less than £100 and is still going strong, proving you don’t need to spend a fortune to shop sustainably.'
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