With only two months left of gloomy winter weather, Brits are starting to prepare for warmer spring, with fashion moving toward brighter, colourful patterns and fewer layers. Popular fashion brand Seasalt Cornwall has released its latest fashion edit for the new season, and shoppers are already snagging this comfortable "vintage" dress.
The Brouse Dress in GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton is "a loose-fit dress with a dropped waistline, in soft organic cotton." The dress features side seam pockets and "gathers to the skirt that lends the style a beautiful swish." This dress is priced at £79.95 and features a tartan/checkered print, a pattern beloved by the likes of Princess Kate and Holly Willougby.
"The 90’s print is back and it has already hit the red carpet after A-listers stepped out in tartan. Princess Kate has channelled the Scottish print for over a decade," reported the Express. According to the retailer, this dress is perfect when paired with "crisp white trainers or heeled leather boots."
For those looking to pair the dress with white trainers, Adidas has slashed the price of their popular Court Platform Shoes from £45, down to £38.35. Alternatively, you can grab heeled leather boots at Marks and Spencer, such as these brown Suede Cowboy Chisel Toe Ankle Boots for £75.
The Brouse Dress in GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton currently boasts an impressive 4.4 stars from 100 reviews. One happy shopper shared: "A beautiful dress that hangs well. I read the reviews and sized down. Fits nicely and great quality. It has a vintage feel to it, which I love. A bargain in the sale and now waiting for summer."
Another remarked: "Really lovely dress (reminds me of 1950s curtains)! I’m 5ft 10” and it’s a good length on me, the size 12 is a very generous cut (I’m usually a 12/14 in seasalt dresses), could have gone for a size 10. Looking forward to wearing it this spring/summer. Ordered online, very speedy service."
A third who bought the dress this month stated: "Fabulous dress, I love it and so pleased I ordered it. Took the sage advice of other customers and sized down which worked a treat as fit is perfect. I love the length (comes down to my calves) and the style, pattern and colour way (very pretty). I can’t wait to wear this in the summer - it’s intentionally a looser style dress so will be comfortable and cool in the heat and versatile pairing with a cardigan on a summer evening. Really happy with my purchase."
However, not all customers were completely satisfied, as one person commented: "Really print print and I loved the sleeves and the length. Unfortunately the dress didn't have enough shape so didn't really suit me so had to go back." Someone else said: "Well made and good quality. Dress didn’t suit me at all. Too voluminous and the colour more drab than I thought it would be. Service from sea salt was very good."
For those who do not like the print, Seasalt Cornwall is also offering a similar checkered style but more subtle with darker colours at a lower price of £42.95. Alternatively, Asos is selling a long-sleeved maxi dress with cowl neck in navy check for £42; find out more by clicking here.
