This is the time of year when I want to inject some serious colour into my daily wardrobe, with the hope of spring and longer days ahead. I spotted this dress by British brand Albaray at their preview and fell in love with it immediately. It’s just a really really good dress in a beautiful red print which fits like a dream. Wear it belted or loose, both look just as good. I have teamed it with my favourite white boots but there are multiple ways to wear this dress throughout all the seasons our wardrobe has to cater for. See below for some serious inspiration!
Isabel x
Smart Enough
The red looks super smart with darker tones, layer a thermal body underneath on colder days and add a subtle red to your lips to pull the look together.
Dress: Albaray £89
Body: Marks & Spencer £16, Boots: & Other Stories £225, Coat: Jigsaw £375, Diary: Smythson £55, Lip Shimmer: Burt’s Bees £5
Primary Colours
I love any excuse to colour block and these two primary colours look so good together. We might still be in mid winter but these gentle clashing tones definitely say spring.
Dress: Albaray £89
Bag: Ganni £117, Earrings: Roxanne First £825, Trainers: New Balance £90, Jumper: Jigsaw £99, Coat: Farm Rio £270
Keep Winter Warm
A chunky oversized knit is the best friend to your winter dresses, one you can throw on and keep warm in. I love how the stripe and the print of the dress work together, then add some rich chocolate layers.
Dress: Albaray £89
Coat: Arket £239, Knit: Navy Grey £265, Thermal: John Lewis £16, Hair Grip: Arket £18, Boots: Penelope Chilvers £239
Spring Time
The white in the print of the dress makes it a no brainer to team with fresh white boots. Tan is a great neutral for any bold colour, especially in between seasons.
Dress: Albaray £89
Boots: Free People £108, Earrings: Missoma £89, Coat: Blaze Milano £1,355, Belt: Jigsaw £60, Sunglasses: Jimmy Fairly £129
Summetime Style
I plan to waft about in this dress ALL summer long. It will do holidays to city breaks and feel super comfy on a hot day, just loose the belt to keep it all very casual.
Dress: Albaray £89
Bag: The Colombia Collective £98, Earrings: Blooming Dreamer £90, Hat: Boutique Bonita £60, Shoes: Birkenstock £40, Belt: Pippa Holt £132.63