Day Dresses

Day dresses are the easiest way to look put together. Pull one on and you are ready for lunch, the office, a gallery or a weekend away. Our range covers fitted pencil shapes, swing and A-line skirts, midis and a few maxis. You will find florals, polka dots and clean plains. Every dress is designed and made in England from comfortable stretch fabric.

One dress, a whole outfit

A good day dress saves time. There is no need to match a top and a skirt. Add shoes and a bag and you are done.

It also travels well through the day, from morning coffee to an early dinner. Wear it with flats for the school run. Swap to heels and earrings for dinner. Add a cardigan or jacket when the weather turns.

Day dresses to look at

For a pretty print, try the Somerset Floral with Puff Sleeves or the June Floral Sleeveless Contrast Waistband Pencil Dress. The Magritte Vintage Floral Cotton Stretch Pencil Dress has a nostalgic feel. The Perry Polka Dot Print Sleeveless Pencil Dress is bright and cheerful.

Prefer a looser skirt? The Ramona Sleeved A-Line Swing Dress and the Moraig A-line Skirt Dress give room to move. The Asquith A-Line Midaxi and the Glyndebourne Sleeveless Square Neck Maxi offer longer lengths for summer. The Carlisle Boat Neck Short Sleeve Midi Pencil Dress is smart enough for the office.

Sleeve and neckline choices

Day dresses come in many sleeve styles here. Short sleeves and cap sleeves suit warmer days. 3/4 sleeves are the most popular year round. Want to know the difference? Read our guide to the different types of short sleeves.

Round necklines are the most common. Boat necks and square necks add a little variety. A boat neck balances wider hips, while a square neck shows off the collarbones.

Comfortable fabrics for everyday wear

  • Moss Crepe has a soft texture and a gentle weight.
  • Ripple Crepe is light, which suits warmer weather.
  • Couture Stretch drapes softly and feels smooth on the skin.

For the softest feel, browse our comfortable dresses. If you need office wear, see our work dresses for women.

Day dress FAQs

Are day dresses machine washable?

Many are. Always check the care label on each product page before washing.

Can I wear a day dress to work?

Yes. A plain pencil or A-line day dress looks smart with a jacket. Florals suit relaxed offices.

What lengths do you offer?

Most styles sit around the knee. There are also midi, midaxi and maxi lengths.

What size should I choose?

Sizes run from S (UK 10) to XXL (UK 18). Check our size guide for full measurements.

How quickly will my dress arrive?

Order in-stock items before 1pm for UK express next working day delivery. See shipping and returns for more.

EU Right of Withdrawal

Under EU consumer law, customers may withdraw from their purchase within 14 days of delivery.

When submitting a return request, you may select Other as the return reason.

You do not need to provide a reason when exercising your EU withdrawal rights.

Returns are not available after 14 days from delivery.