It's True: I’m Swerving Shorts and Jeans for the Pretty Dress Trend I Keep Seeing on French Fashion People

I don’t know about you, but I’m absolutely loving the weather right now. Sure, last week teetered into being a little too hot, and yes, it did rain yesterday (classic), but overall, the UK has been serving up a rare streak of consistent sunshine recently—and I am fully here for it. That said, dressing for a hot British summer is a different story. Jeans are out of the question for me, and while I love a good shorts moment, they don't always feel office-appropriate. Enter the one piece I can always rely on: the dress.

If you're a regular reader around here, this won’t come as breaking news. I don't pretend to be an expert on everything, but when it comes to dresses, I know my stuff. They’re the backbone of my wardrobe all year round, largely due to how easy they are to simply throw on and go, while also being polished and appropriate for almost every event out there, from date nights to meetings and weekends to weddings. In fact, just this week I was editing down my summer dress collection when I spotted a clear pattern. Nearly every piece I was reaching for had one detail in common: broderie anglaise.

Yes, broderie. That pretty, timeless fabric with a touch of French charm. It’s a detail that is always floating around in some form, but right now, it’s definitely having a particularly noteworthy moment. You’ve probably seen it most on delicate blouses and pretty tops, worn by the Parisian fashion set with white jeans or cut-off denim shorts, but this season, it’s all about the broderie dress—and I’m very much on board. And whether you’re a minimalist or maximalist at heart, there’s a broderie anglaise dress out there right now that will fit seamlessly into your summer wardrobe. Keep scrolling to see (and shop) the styles I’m loving for summer 2025. Trust me, your hot-weather wardrobe will thank you for it.

The Best Broderie Anglaise Dresses, Listed

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COS

Broderie Anglaise Shirt Dress

I need this in my wardrobe now.

Mango

Broderie Gathered Cinch Waist A-Line Dress With Cut Out Back Detail

Black is equally as chic as the white, if you ask me.

H&M

Broderie Anglaise Tie-Belt Dress

Topshop

Broderie Trapeze Brodeire Mini Dress

ALIGNE

Ophelia Broderie Organic Cotton Dress

I saw someone wear this dress with some wide leg rousers and honestly I love.

H&M

Tie-Strap Broderie Anglaise Dress

Perfect for an upcoming holidays.

ZARA

Embroidered Midi Dress

I love the halterneck on this one.

Nobodys Child

Blue Broderie Anglaise Sophia Midi Dress

A lovely baby blue iteration.

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Farm Rio

Scalloped Broderie Anglaise-Trimmed Linen Mini Dress

I've seen so many girls in London with this dress.

Rixo

Jocelyn Broderie Cotton Dress

I love the length on this one.

Heidi Klein

Cotton Broderie Anglaise Mini Dress

I need this for my next garden party.

MATTEAU

Broderie Anglaise Cotton Maxi Dress

Matteau nails it every single time.

MELISSA ODABASH

Autumn One-Shoulder Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Dress

The one shoulder on this piece makes it stand out.

Rixo

Edina Cotton Maxi Dress

You can always count on Rixo to come through for any kind of dress.

whistles

Broderie Midi Dress

This long-sleeved style work also work for the office.

MATTEAU

Scalloped broderie anglaise cotton mini dress

The perfect beach coverup.

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Self-Portrait

Broderie Anglaise Bow Midi Dress

Another Self-Portrait Gem.

Juliet Dunn

Broderie Anglaise Cotton Poplin Minidress

If you can't tell already, I'm on a red colour kick.

You best believe I added this straight to my basket.

Isabel Marant

Freda broderie anglaise-trimmed crepe maxi dress

A subtle take on the look.

Vita Kin

Cleo pintucked broderie anglaise cotton-batiste midi dress

Vita Kin's dresses are handmade and exceptionally good quality, making them an investment piece you'll wear for years and even hand down.

Zimmermannwear

Acacia Broderie Mini Dress

A great option for a bride-to-be!