The worst of the heatwave (aka feeling like your bedroom is an actual oven) may be out of the way, but if you’re still seeking easy, breezy outfits that feel like you’re wearing as little as possible then look no further than the humble maxi and midi dress. Reliable, failsafe and dependable no matter how last minute the plans, this wardrobe staple means your outfit is sorted in one fell swoop and you can concentrate on the more important summer decisions: frozen Margarita or Aperol Spritz?

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