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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Sophie Winkleman proves that a white shirt dress is the chic, heatwave-ready style every woman needs in their summer wardrobe

Sophie Winkleman wearing white ME+EM midi dress to attend the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23, 2026 in London, England.

Of all the staples that make up a summer capsule wardrobe, a crisp white midi dress is perhaps the most iconic. Both elegant and versatile, it’s a piece that can be dressed up or down and worn in a multitude of ways and for a variety of occasions – and if you haven’t got your hands on one yet, Sophie Winkleman’s sophisticated white dress makes for a great investment.

Attending the Serpentine Summer Party earlier this week, she wore a piece from one of our favourite British clothing brands, styling up ME+EM’s midi shirt dress for the event. Cut to a shirt-style silhouette, it features buttoned flap pockets, which add a sophisticated, utilitarian edge, and a gorgeous frilled hem for a feminine finish.

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