The Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, and naturally, we've seen plenty of floral print dresses to match the stunning gardens. But if you asked me which is my favourite, I'd have to say Laura Hamilton's blooming beautiful outfit.
The presenter of A Place In The Sun teamed the Rose dress by Aspiga with a pair of crystal-embellished shoes that you'd be forgiven for thinking were glamorous heels. Look closer, and you'll see they're actually flats - perfect for a long day of walking around. They're from Holland Cooper, and when styled with a velvet bag from the same brand, Laura got this look spot on.
I keep spotting (and swooning over!) this floor-skimming dress on Instagram, but now that I've seen it on Laura, I'm sold. The frilly shoulders, striking colour combination and open back are just beautiful. And did I mention it's got pockets? What more could you ask for...
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Available in five different colours and prints, as well as regular and petite lengths, you're bound to find a Rose dress you love. It's got an open back, high round neckline and ruffled sleeves, and as Laura proves, it looks so chic with flat shoes.
You might associate velvet with Christmas parties, but Laura demonstrated that this bag works just as well with a summer wedding guest dress than a little black party dress.
Whilst a lot of people opted for their most comfortable trainers at the Chelsea Flower Show, Laura opted for the most glamorous flats I've ever seen. They're flats that feel formal, and I love the slingback detail and crystal-embellished mesh design.
Laura finished her flawless look with some aviator frames, and it's a reminder not to leave your best sunglasses at home if you're heading to Chelsea this week!
This dress combines two of the biggest summer trends - florals and polka dots. It's an investment piece, but you'll be wearing it to big occasions for years, so it's worth spending a bit more than you normally might.
This is a brighter take on Laura's dress, but the shape and frills are similar. It's pure cotton, so it's great for a heatwave.
There's also a mini version of Laura's style available if you prefer shorter dresses. This will work well in the autumn with tights and ankle boots.
Aspiga and Holland Cooper are some of the best British clothing brands, so if you've never shopped at either before, they're well worth a try. Aspiga launched twenty years ago, and prides itself on being a sustainable brand, and Holland Cooper can count the Princess of Wales and Mary Berry as fans, so you'll be in good company.
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I'm not the only one who thinks Laura's dress will be a smash hit this summer. When Aspiga posted the above video on Instagram, comments included: "Absolute perfection!!", "Great shape - love it" and "dress of my dreams".
