The heatwave temperatures were no trouble for Sara Cox when she recently interviewed Matt Damon ahead of the much-anticipated release of his new film The Odyssey, as she donned Mint Velvet’s yellow lemon print dress.
With its shorter hemline, flutter sleeves and floaty tiered skirt, this feminine design was light and airy in the warm weather, and the playful lemon print is one that we see comeback into fashion time and time again.
Fruity prints are big news right now, and the playful pattern offers a fresh alternative to traditional florals in the summer months. In fact, the fruit and vegetable inspired print trend has been cropping on all over the high street since early spring, with everything from the zingy lemons to plump tomatoes on offer, adding fun to summer capsule wardrobes.
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Sara's lemon print mini dress is still in stock, though it's selling fast so we'd recommend snapping it up while you can. Despite the playful print, the neutral base makes this a super wearable style.
This lemon-printed mini dress has a similar shape to Sara's Mint Velvet style, with ruffle details, a V-neckline and floaty sleeves creating a flattering and feminine silhouette. The bolder lemon yellow hue taps effortlessly into the fashion colour trends of 2026.
Lemon and foodie prints can be found on a range of different summer dresses, not just mini styles. This midi has a luxe, Italian-holiday feel, with its flattering fitted bodice and flowing, A-line silhouette.
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This lemon print maxi dress has matching swimwear for those that want a 360 look on the beach this summer. Although it's a strappy design, if needed you could add a white cotton or crochet cardigan for extra coverage.
Flared bell sleeves add drama to this fit-and-flare dress. The grape pattern features vivid colours, while the lace trim adds texture for an eye-catching style.
Tomatoes have come out as a favourite foodie print this year, and this Next dress incorporates the pattern beautifully. The dainty tomato print creates a unique look, while romantic puff sleeves play into a feminine silhouette.
Foodie prints, particularly fruit and vegetables have become quite a constant summer style and remain at the forefront of the spring/summer fashion trends for 2026 on the high street. With a holiday-ready aesthetic, think 'La Dolce Vita', they can add a touch of Mediterranean magic to any look.
Fun, nostalgic and most importantly, perfect for warm weather, you'll find a strong mix of fruity prints on the high street and they're surprisingly easy to style. Sara Cox's dress, thanks to its white base will work with a host of footwear styles, from your best white trainers to your most comfortable sandals, but you could also accent the look with more yellow to really highlight the lemony print.
