The Esme dress by ALIGNE is genuinely the first dress I have really wanted to buy this year and wear straight away. It doesn’t look particularly special on first sight but look closer and it has the chicest detailing and the most flattering cut. I love the mandarin collar with the full sleeves in crisp cotton poplin. The elasticated panels on the front and back make it supremely comfortable to wear and the dark navy colour feels very modern. The Esme is that slightly pared down dress that will work exceptionally hard in your wardrobe, it only needs a fraction of styling which makes it all the easier to wear. I am wearing it with old favourite boots from Arket. See my ideas below!