Stylish and still in stock, Alex Jones's Rixo dress is the timeless polka dot buy I'm still thinking about
This is an investment worth making
Well-loved for its unique prints, flattering silhouettes and size-inclusive range, if you’re looking for an elegant summer wedding guest dresses for 2026, Rixo is definitely the place to browse. With timeless designs, Alex Jones might have worn this still available polka dot piece as a holiday-ready design last year, but with the spotty print still very much on-trend, this look is still very much on our minds.
Rixo is having a real moment in the fashion spotlight right now. As one of the best British clothing brands, its pieces have been spotted on celebrities including Alison Hammond, Lisa Snowdon and Anna Kendrick. Recently announcing an autumn/winter collaboration with John Lewis, it seems like there is no stopping the label right now, and may of the brand's key pieces, such as Alex's dress carry on for several seasons.
Posing in the Abi chiffon midi dress from Rixo, as she enjoyed her sunny getaway, Alex also wore this dress to Wimbledon last year, proving that the best summer dresses are versatile buys you can rework for numerous occasions. With a trending scarf-style neckline, relaxed bodice and a tiered midi skirt, this flattering design feels thoroughly contemporary.
Featuring a drop waist, tiered skirt and scarf-tie neckline, Alex's Rixo dress beautifully blends vintage-inspired design with more contemporary details. The result is a timeless fashion buy that will work for almost any summer occasion.
With a similar high neckline, floaty skirt and nipped in waist, this Phase Eight dress is a stunning alternative to Alex's style. The navy and white colourway of the polka dot print is a classic.
A consistent theme in the reviews for this dress is just how 'gorgeous' it really is. One shopper said, "The playful polka dots and flattering fit make it feel effortlessly stylish while the quality means it looks and feels special when I wear it."
This Nobody's Child dress boasts a boat neckline and short puff sleeves, which create a flattering and feminine feel against the relaxed, tiered skirt. Lace trims act as an additional detail, with cream in place of white for the polka dots.
A flattering fit and flare dress with cap sleeves that offer elegant upper arm coverage. The navy hue feels timeless yet summery, and the fact this dress is currently discounted by 60% seals the deal.
Right down to the sleeveless design, the scarf-detail at the neckline, and the tiered, ruffled skirt, this navy, polka dot midi is a great alternative to Alex's Rixo piece, costing a fraction of the price. The style is so flattering and, even better, it's currently on sale.
It’s no surprise that this Rixo dress is one of the brand’s bestsellers. It is made from a georgette fabric, which is lightweight and semi-transparent (don’t worry, the dress is lined), so you get a beautiful sheer, matte texture that boasts a fluid drape. This is highlighted by the tiered details in the skirt, which adds to the movement and volume of the silhouette. If you're looking for date night outfits, it doesn't get more romantic than this.
The design is one that plenty of shoppers are in love with, with one review going so far as to call it ‘the perfect dress.’ Other shoppers say, “A beautiful dress, generally great cut and finish; elegant and light but with sufficient weight.” While another added, “The fabric is so soft and floaty that it moves with you. The ruffles and layers create the perfect additional textures to break up the single polka dot print! The neck tie adds a subtle glamour.”
With the dress doing so much on its own, and with busy white polka dots adding a classic and elegantly playful feel to the navy material, Alex let the print stand on its own and leant into a timeless look by keeping her accessories simple – we love playing with jewellery, but you know you've found one of the best summer dresses when you don't need any accessories. She opted for some gold, drop detail earrings and that was all the dress really needed.
