Wildflower Wanderer

Admit it, sometimes life demands a bit of barefoot-in-the-dirt whimsy - or at least the dress that lets you look the part, even if you're only wandering as far as the back deck. And this Wildflower Wanderer Maxi does know how to make an entrance. Or an exit, for that matter.

The full-length skirt billows with a sort of soft-skirted authority that says, "Yes, I'm here to inspect your vegetable patch and explain which flowers attract bees." There's a certain luxury in its loose silhouette - comfort levels go through the roof when clothes have actual room to move and breathe.

But it's more than just airy magic. There's shape and tailoring hiding beneath all that drape - a gathered empire waist, some gentle pleating, sleeves finished with careful elastic cuffs. The V-neck is made for statement jewellery (or not - up to you). And there are pockets. That alone should see this dress through to icon status in any wardrobe.

Imagine a sundrenched afternoon outdoors - light polyester fabric shifting with every step as those painterly florals catch the light (and plenty of compliments). One second you're wild and bohemian, next you're neatly modern country-luxe. The multiple colourways bring art to any situation - one day you're channelling foreign film star, next day it's quirky local pottery teacher.

Dressed down? Hello, weekend garden drinks. Dressed up? Not even mad at you for trying some boots or a straw hat. It's versatile without being try-hard; quietly chic even when it's dramatic. This one really does keep company with every mood and moment.