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Gowns are the most favoured choice, often long and made from luxurious materials, such as satin or velvet, which are perfect for these occasions

They dont have to be sleeveless

More so than the previous two looks, preppy styles are more likely to do double-duty as weekend wear and workwear (with limits, of course), so many of the brands below are good bets for both

Lets take a stroll through the top 10 lightweight fabrics that are about to become your summer dress soulmates keeping you cool, comfy, and oh-so-stylish

It's a jaw-dropping design that will show off your cleavage, but balance it out with those on-trend batwing sleeves