As a summer person, my wardrobe goes hand-in-hand with Australian fashion brands. Being blessed with year-round sunshine, of course we can count on the Aussies to know how to create the best summer pieces. The thing is, though, sometimes my favourite labels come with a heavy shipping fee, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out one of my forever favourites, Dissh, was going to be stocked in the UK for the first time at Selfridges. Since spring, I’ve made the monthly pilgrimage to Bond Street (anyone who’s travelled on the Central Line during a heatwave will know why this is an achievement) to see what the celebrity-loved brand has in the ‘new in’ section, and I can safely say I’ve never been disappointed. And it seems I’m not the only one, as there’s one summer dress I can’t stop seeing every time I go to a coffee shop, for a mooch in town or on my morning social scroll. Let me introduce you – or most likely, reintroduce you – to the ‘Gabby’ dress. So popular, the brown style sold out within days on both the Australian Diish site and at Selfridges, but I’m here to share the news that it’s back – in all sizes. So, what’s so great about it?
The 100% cotton midi dress has an A-line shape, perfect for hot weather days when you want to avoid clothing sticking to your skin. The V-neck design with gathered detail is flattering on all chest sizes, the thicker straps mean you can wear your usual bra with it and it has pockets! No wonder it’s selling out each and every time it gets restocked. According to the fashion insiders I keep seeing, chocolate brown is the most popular colour in the Gabby dress. Luckily, though, Dissh has recognised the demand and has already created it in soft sky blue (the new colour du jour) along with classic white. And if you want even more good news, you better keep reading.
Shop: Dissh’s Gabby Cotton Poplin Midi Dress In Brown
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Considering I’m guaranteed to wear this dress each and every summer, would it be wrong to get it in more than one colour?
The viral Gabby Dissh dress has not only been restocked in all colours, there’s also a brand new shade to add to the collection this month: butter yellow. Yes, everyone is still very much on the soft shade hype, so I can imagine this is going to have the same sell-out power as the brown iteration. And for another sprinkling of good news from me, there’s a mini version of this dream summer dress, and it comes in all four colours – brown, white, blue and yellow – yes, really!
Shop: Dissh’s Gabby Cotton Poplin Midi Dress In Yellow
Dissh Gabby Cotton Poplin Midi Dress In Yellow
So chic –I would style this yellow version with jelly sandals and a straw bag for daytime and switch to red shoes and a snake print bag for after-dark.
Shop the mini Gabby dress below, along with some of my other favourite Dissh summer dresses, and they’re all available at Selfridges, so you can also go in and try them IRL. P.S., I’ve tried on everything from jeans and linen shorts to dresses, and it’s refreshing to find a brand that’s actually true to size. P.p.s, luckily, Australian sizing is the same as UK (so a 10 is a 10), which makes it even easier to shop.
Shop: More Dissh Summer Dresses
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If a midi dress isn’t your thing (personally, I’m partial to dresses in all lengths) then you’ll be pleased to know the Gabby dress everyone either owns, or wants, comes in a mini version too. Also in the four colours (brown, blue, yellow and white) I tried on the sky blue style and I love how it looks with a tan.
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So, I originally saw this knit mini dress on one of my favourite fashion insiders on Insta (@nlmarilyn) and I was sold by the black version. That was until I saw the white style, that it, and now I’m left with the hardest decision – either way, though, I’ll be styling it with a low waist belt just like Marilyn.
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Got an al fresco lunch on the cards? Wear a black dress. Plan to have after-work drinks? Opt for a black dress. It never fails, which is why everyone can wax lyrical about the LBD. But, if you want a style that’s ever versatile then it’s midi dress. I love the textured racer top detail on this Dissh version.
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Another one I’ve been saving on my Insta is this Melrose pretty polka dot maxi dress. I love how the sheer dress has a removable slip – I would keep it on for dinner and also style the dress without the underneath layer to add over swimwear for a holiday look that feels different to the usual crochet beach dress vibe.
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In the same shade of blue that the viral Gabby Dissh dress comes in, I also enjoy this strappy style with its pleated top detail giving that 2025 dropped-hem dress vibe we’ve been seeing a lot of. I’m only 5’4” so I know this would be a maxi for me, but this makes me like it even more.
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The neckline on this black dress is basically a work of art, isn’t it? Like I’ve said earlier, a black dress is one of the most timeless and versatile colours to go for so you’ll wear this one on heavy rotation from here on out.
Main image credits: ©Instagram/@thealiceedit