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Emma Shacklock

Princess Beatrice’s ruby red gown has catapulted maxi dresses to the top of my must-wear list for summer events

Princess Beatrice, wearing a red maxi dress, smiles as she attends The Elephant Family Evening of Art and Conservation at Kew Gardens on May 13, 2025.

Summer events can often call for a smarter outfit than the classic ‘jeans and a T-shirt’ combination. I find the best wedding guest dresses can work for everything from garden parties to weddings, christenings and date nights - and midi dresses have always been my go-to.

However, there’s now a new style on my radar for summer 2025 - maxi dresses. I used to think they were too much or too fussy, but Princess Beatrice’s Rebecca Vallance belted maxi has convinced me that they are worth wearing more of.

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