floral short sleeve midi dress Ruffled Hem Smocked Green / S waist 30.4 in Stine Goya Flowy Short Sleeve

These are the words coming up frequently in comments sent to the BBC by women who, having barely recovered from the record-breaking heat in June, are bracing for more hot weather

Featuring a classic strapless neckline with a playful tie-front detail, this mini silhouette flatters with front and back darts that contour the body

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I prefer cooking bacon in the oven but you could always use store-bought crumbled bacon

This maxi skims every curve from the straight-across neckline to the floor thin straps and a figure-hugging fit that's built for galas, weddings, and making exes regret things

Faux plants or stems create such a nice warm focal point in this space, and also serve to add varying height