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The combination of boho details and a clean white palette makes it a standout white graduation dress or vacation statement piece

Choose prints with a soft or neutral background so the dress stays elegant rather than busy

Of course the spring/summer catwalks have played a part in bridesmaid dress trends, with bold botanicals filtering down from Burberry, Balmain and Erdem runways straight to the wedding aisles

Season them with salt and pepper and toss well

It looks great on any body type and can be paired with anything

Banana Republic puts their own spin on the easy, everyday option, with a tuxedo-front and tiered skirt, with extra wiggle room for those impossibly hot commutes