Of course, there are hundreds of dresses out there to choose from. You can find some of the best throw-on styles, for example, or the best styles under £100. But when it comes to the cream of the crop, there are some brands that just do it better, garnering the attention of influencers and editors alike and, unsurprisingly, making their way onto the 2022 best sellers list before those balmy summer days have even arrived. These are the dresses you’ll find below.
There’s something for every taste and budget in this elite list, from prints to neutrals, throw-on H&M styles to versatile investments. They all have one thing in common, though: They’re a joy to wear. And whether your year ahead is full of weddings or far-off plans or you just need something to see you through the Great British summertime at home, we challenge you to wear any one of these styles and not have a smile on your face.
So if you’ve been looking to elevate your dress game for 2022 but aren’t sure where to start, or maybe you’re searching hard for that one hero piece you can rely on all season long, keep scrolling to see and shop our 12 top picks from this year’s best-selling styles.