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I'm a fashion editor who's obsessed with summer dresses - here's everything I'm buying from Monsoon's new collection

From poplin minis to floral midis and linen maxis, dresses dominate the majority of my summer wardrobe. Not only do they make warm-weather dressing so much easier – you can just slip them on in the morning with a pair of strappy sandals – but they also simplify packing for your next trip. My golden rule? A dress for every night, plus a few extra if your baggage allowance permits. If you're in the market for a new frock this summer, you've come to the right place. Brands everywhere have been releasing their new-season styles and as a fashion editor who's always looking to add to her collection, I've looked through them all. Massimo Dutti, Mint Velvet and Nobody's Child never disappoint, but there's another label that's really up its game this season and that's Monsoon. The British heritage brand has teamed up with influencer India Cardona, also known to her 81.5K Instagram followers as The India Edit, on a capsule collection of dresses you'll want to wear on repeat this summer (and for years to come). The silhouettes are contemporary yet feminine – think square necklines, drop waists and ankle-grazing hems – and the colour palette is muted, with earthy tones of pale yellow and khaki green. My favourite piece from the collection is the linen Leila One Shoulder Maxi Dress Green (£150), which I packed for a trip to Thailand last week. It comes with a matching scarf and I paired it with some nude strappy sandals and a raffia clutch, but add some statement earrings and platform sandals and you've got the perfect summer wedding guest outfit. Leila One Shoulder Maxi Dress Green The same goes for the Tara Drop Waist Maxi Dress (£160), which is made from chiffon for a more formal look and also comes with a matching scarf. I'd style it with these silver heeled sandals from Aldo and this playful clutch from Mango for my next big summer occasion. Tara Drop Waist Maxi Dress £160 Shop Aldo Sandals £110 Shop The Isabelle Drop Waist Maxi Dress (£150) is another linen throw-on-and-go number that can be dressed up or dressed down. I'd wear it to the office with some flat sandals, like this pair from New Look, and a woven tote that carries all my belongings (this one from Jigsaw can even fit your gym kit). Isabelle Drop Waist Maxi Dress £150 Shop And then there's the Matilda Puff Sleeve Broderie Midi Dress (£110). With its square neckline and puff sleeves, it's one of those midis you'll reach for over and over again. Your bag and choice options are endless, but I like wearing white with denim so I'd go for these braided ballet pumps from Zara and this tote from & Other Stories. Matilda Puff Sleeve Broderie Midi Dress £110 Shop