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While this antique pink shade stuns for a romantic summer wedding, we also love this floaty tulle dress in blue for something a little bolder

Most ubiquitous was the white cotton shirt dress, which manifested in mini, midi and maxi forms at Alaa, Bottega Veneta, and Erdem, respectively

This sleek pink bodycon mini dress features delicate lace trim and adjustable straps for the perfect fit

Now, in its wake has emerged something more nuanced and deeper-set: a desire to dress up without resorting to excess or overt display, this time with a keen focus on quality everyday staples (as opposed to signifiers of wealth) and the confidence to bring more personality to looks