Give your summer workwear an update with Joe Brown’s versatile linen midi dress that’s now on sale down from £50 to £32 and can be worn straight from the office to an event
One of the best ways to maximise your wardrobe is to make sure you have pieces that are versatile enough to work for multiple occasions. And a perfect example of this is Joe Browns’ Linen Blend Belted Dress, which will see you from the office to dinners and events with barely a change of accessories.
Usually priced at £50, the linen midi dress has just been slashed in the Joe Browns’ summer sale down to £32, making it a bargain. And you’ll soon get your cost-per-wear out of it, as this is a dress you’ll reach for all summer, and probably into winter too.
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The Linen Blend Belted Dress comes in a bold, bright red colourway, which might feel a little daring to wear for work. However its simple shift-style silhouette and minimalist details mean it’s understated whilst still looking chic, and you can easily change it up with your accessories.
It features a flattering boat neckline and a sleeveless design, with a midi-length hemline which keeps it looking smart and semi-formal. It also comes with an elasticated belt with a gold clasp, which helps to add some definition to your waist and gives it a refined, classy look.
You can wear the Linen Blend Belted Dress with ballet flats or court shoes for work, or swap for a pair of strappy heels if you want to make it more formal for smart occasions. In the colder months, layer a long sleeve top underneath and team with your favourite knee high boots to keep you cosy whilst still looking sophisticated.
It is, however, the perfect pick for summer, with the midi dress made from a linen blend which is 80% viscose and 20% linen, making it less likely to rumple and look creased when you wear it. This keeps it looking smart and put together all day, so you can head straight from the office to an after-work event, whilst still being breathable and comfortable in hot weather.
For something similar, head to Nobody’s Child where the Linen-Blend Dillon Shirt Dress is now £60 down from £102. It comes in four colours, with a short sleeve design and a more relaxed silhouette which tailors in at the waist with a loose, flowing midi skirt.
If you prefer 100% linen, Jigsaw’s Linen Midi Shirt Dress is now £99 down from £165 and comes in both chocolate brown and green. Alternatively, Boden’s Grown On Sleeve Midi Dress is £129 and has a button-up front with tailored details around the bodice and a fuller, swishy skirt.
However Joe Browns’ Linen Blend Belted Dress is proving a hit with shoppers, as hundreds have purchased the dress in the last week according to the Joe Browns website. Despite this, it’s still available in sizes eight to 24, with only size 16 currently sold out.
Shoppers have also praised it, with one writing: “Very good and comfortable when you are wearing it.” Another agreed: “Good fit for size, comfortable, washes lovely.”
Another agreed: “Smart casual dress, true to size . The linen dress is cool. It has washed well and needs minimal ironing if dried outside . Good value for money, would recommend.”
One did write, however: “The belt is not detachable which made it difficult to put on!”
Another added: “Lovely colour & nice design but felt it was a bit long for me in single block colour….and preferred design of others I ordered at same time. Returned but was very smart and versatile.”
But others loved it, writing: “Beautifully designed red dress. Classic design with a buckle type belt which took the look to another level. Versatile enough to be worn during day for luncheon or in the evening.”
