Even the most dedicated of trouser wearers cannot deny the power of a great dress. Whether it's something you save only for special occasions or something you put on every day, a dress is a ready-made outfit that takes the faff out of getting dressed. I would know – practically my entire wardrobe is comprised of them. From mini dresses I wear over polo necks with black tights and midis I swoosh around in, I've got a dress for everything.
Not only do I find them more comfortable than anything else, I enjoy the liberty they afford me every morning. I don't have to spend ages contemplating what to pair with what – the dresses do that for me. All I need add are shoes, accessories and tights (or not - weather permitting). And my go-to place to source such wardrobe-staple garments you ask? High street favourite: Ghost.
I've got dresses to make me feel jazzy, comfy dresses to put on when I'm feeling in need of anything oversized and the dresses that always make me feel amazing. I do, therefore, feel entirely qualified to tell you that Ghost currently has the best selection of dresses on the high street.
Kate Middleton is a fan, spotted wearing a number of Ghost dresses in the past (a true high street queen) and so is Holly Willoughby who often dons a Ghost dress to host This Morning. Naturally, their dresses have since sold out but the good news is that Ghost really is full of styles you'll want to wear. Case in point? The brand's sell-out collaboration with M&S, which new drops always sell out in record timing.
Just in time for summer, Ghost has teamed up with British model, photographer and impeccably chic Laura Bailey to launch EDIT By Laura Bailey – a curated collection of romantic, easy-to-wearsummer dresses. Embodying signature Ghost detailing, the collection comprises of seven vintage-inspired styles that can be dressed up or down, with layers of knitwear or barely-there sandals (a true USP of Ghost dresses, they can be worn year-round). They've really nailed the perfect capsule to see you through 2022 - whether you're looking to live your best hot-girl-summer or yearning for something a little more Coastal Grandma.
SHOP: Ghost x Laura Bailey
Shop: EDIT By Laura Bailey for Ghost
![Ghost, Coco Dress Buttercup, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/51a4/7e9a/ba72/c889/6c36/D04G024-E15-24652-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Coco Dress Buttercup, £129
![Ghost, Irie Dress Rose Bouquets, £149](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/51f8/62a5/181d/1b7b/b7da/D04G038-Z20-24496-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Irie Dress Rose Bouquets, £149
![Ghost, Lucy Dress White, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/5219/b15e/5c09/8fb4/1dfc/D04G021-C01-24688-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Lucy Dress White, £129
![Ghost, Hattie Dress Red Floral, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/523a/00ac/36f9/2237/8571/D04G028-Z32-24679-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Hattie Dress Red Floral, £129
![Ghost, Bay Dress Vintage Poppy, £149](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/5263/00ac/36e8/d437/8572/D04G040-Z60-24662-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Bay Dress Vintage Poppy, £149
![Ghost, Izzy Dress Navy, £145](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/528b/52d1/bc02/507b/c2ec/D04G032-K10-24669-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Izzy Dress Navy, £145
![Ghost, Fleur Dress Black Ditsy, £145](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/52ad/52d1/bc16/6d7b/c2f3/D04G029-Z16-24664-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Fleur Dress Black Ditsy, £145
Since Ghost relaunched a few years ago, it has consistently produced lovely pieces that work for a range of events. And its new spring collection is no exception. From easy-breezy, button-down summer dresses to ditsy print midis and styles with on-trend oversized collars, there's everything you need to see out the sunny season in style. Just ask Kate Middleton.
SHOP: The Best Ghost Dresses Of Summer 2022
![Ghost, Alisa Dress Pink Woodstock Floral, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/543d/62a5/18af/c47b/b7f9/D04G030-Z17-24458-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Alisa Dress Pink Woodstock Floral, £129
![Ghost, Mia Dress Green, £95](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/536b/52d1/bc03/ae7b/c2fa/D04G020-J30-24702-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Mia Dress Green, £95
![Ghost, Petra Dress Blue Paisley, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/53a0/b15e/5c60/73b4/1e0c/D04G033-Z22-24601-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Petra Dress Blue Paisley, £129
![Ghost, Trixie Dress Orange, £95](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/53c4/00ac/3601/b937/857a/D04G039-F12-24587-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Trixie Dress Orange, £95
![Ghost, Alisa Dress Blue Woodstock Floral, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/53ef/62a5/187b/207b/b7f3/D04G030-Z18-24466-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Alisa Dress Blue Woodstock Floral, £129
![Ghost, Birdy Dress Navy, £145](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/5419/52d1/bc51/877b/c303/D04G031-K10-24590-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Birdy Dress Navy, £145
![Ghost, Petra Dress Pink Paisley, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/5461/52d1/bca4/2f7b/c305/D04G033-Z21-24476-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Petra Dress Pink Paisley, £129
![Ghost, Adia Dress Green Stripes, £149](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/5480/62a5/1860/fb7b/b7fd/D04G002-Z31-24076-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Adia Dress Green Stripes, £149
![Ghost, Luella Dress Pink Floral, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/54a0/7e9a/bab8/8689/6c5a/D04G001-Z50-23747-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Luella Dress Pink Floral, £129
![Ghost, Dixie Dress Black Floral, £169](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/54bb/b15e/5ced/00b4/1e14/D03G021-Z66-23827-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Dixie Dress Black Floral, £169
![Ghost, Tayla Dress Black Mono, £129](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6296/54df/62a5/18d4/4a7b/b7fe/D04G003-Z51-23940-650px-964px.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ghost, Tayla Dress Black Mono, £129
Ghost also has a greatbridal collection, which is made up of beautiful – and, crucially, affordable – wedding dresses, featuring ruffled, off-the-shoulder necklines, fluted sleeves and tie-back details. There's even a wealth of options for bridesmaids, making wedding planning a whole lot easier.
These aren't just dresses to wear for one day, either. They're pieces you'll want to keep in your wardrobe forever. And you can't argue with that.