Floaty, breathable and pretty dresses are somewhat of an essential when it comes to summer styling. They require minimal effort to look stunning all the while keeping the heat at bay.

With summer in full swing now, many of our favourite high-street shops has launched sales seeing up to 50% off off – including Boden, whose sought-after Sofia Trim Jersey Midi Dress, typically priced between £90-£98, has had its price reduced in the ‘Paintbox Daisy’ design to £49 – making it half-price.

The design features a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, convenient side seam pockets, and a detachable self fabric belt for added versatility. For those who aren’t fans of the ditsy print, the dress also comes in navy, black, terracotta red, poppy red, multi and bright blue options, each with unique prints; all available in petite and regular sizes, reports Essex Live.

Sizes four to 18 are still available in the discounted dress, which has been crafted with striking puff sleeves and delicate scallop trim detail. Its jersey fabric, made from 50% cotton and 50% TENCEL Modal, is soft and comfortable too – something shoppers have been raving about.

With a 4.5 star rating, one happy customer shared: “Purchased this dress for office-to-evening days, and it’s perfect – comfortable and stylish.”

Another Boden fan added: “I’m in love with this dress, it’s so flattering and incredibly comfortable. I wish there were more colours available.”

A third said how they loved it so much they wanted more colours: “This dress fits so well. Even though I’ve gained a few extra pounds recently, it does a great job of hiding them – I’m already thinking about getting it in more colours.”

Despite a large number of positive comments, a few people had some sizing issues regarding length: “I am 5ft2 and it was too long even though I had bought petite. It was also a bit unflattering around the waist.”

Others weren’t keen on the gathered waist, saying it didn’t flatter their figure as much as they’d hoped.

Alternatively, fashion fans can get their hands on the Maxi Shirt Dress with Tie-Waist from La Redoute which costs £67.99. The dress comes in a handful of neutral colours including dark green, navy, and black hues.

The dress is a crowd-pleaser with a 4.5-star rating from 248 reviews. “I love this dress, I get loads of compliments and it goes seamlessly from day to evening,” one satisfied customer raved.