Laura Puddy's guide to the best summer dresses for all bodies
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Nudge platform sandals in natural £28, ASOS
GLYNIS 'SUNSET SHADES'
£32.99, New Look
Burgundy Twisted Handle Cross Body Bag £20, George @ ASDA
Gold Faux Leather Strappy Flat Sandals £31.99, Linzi
Earrings£12, Accessorize (available in-store)
LAUREN: 'FLOATY FLORALS'
MAMA Balloon-sleeved maxi dress £64.99, H&M
Green Faux Suede Oversized Clutch £36, River Island
White Faux Leather Toe Post Mules £32.99, New Look
Chunky Half Hoop Earrings £2.50, Primark
CORAL: 'STRUTTING IN SPOTS'
Floral Tie Neck Midaxi Tea Dress £46, M&S Tall
Mini shopper bag with metallic detail £29.99, Mango
Wedge sandals with crisscross straps £45.99, Mango
£6.99, New Look
ANDIE: 'DAYTIME DENIM'
Dark Blue Denim Look V-Waist Midi Dress £39.99, New Look
Faux Leather Pleated Shoulder Bag £29.50, M&S White Studded Buckle Mary Jane Ballet Shoes £16, George @ ASDA Two-tone pendant earrings £9.99, HM
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