I've always struggled with basics as I find shopping for them so dull. On the other hand, I have a huge oversupply of ball dresses as the possibilities are so much more interesting when buying them, and somehow they always seem better value for money, although on a cost per wear basis that is nuts (just call me Emma Bovary). The maxi dress is very much 'in ' this year and I wondered if any of these could be passed off as beach wear.
Matthew Williamson top for Nikki Beach not so much maxi, but anything else would be like wearing a Burka.
Versace inspired dress, I think not, this is a little over the top for day wear even in St tropez.
This is actually a wedding dress from Monsoon, but I think with the basket bag is OK for lunch at 55.
I bought this Temperley one with the bag at Bicester last week.




