Amanda Lamb's linen Rixo dress is a summery take on the classic LBD - and fashion experts swear by it
She wore the 3-piece formula that's perfect for date night
Dressing for the hot weather is so much easier when you find a dress you love. And if you ask me, nobody does dresses better than British clothing brand Rixo.
Television presenter Amanda Lamb is Rixo's latest fan, and she took to Instagram to show off the beautiful black linen Clarice dress she wore for a date night this week.
The cut of this dress is simple but so flattering. With a V-neckline, cap sleeves for a bit of arm coverage and a modest midi length, it's refreshingly easy to wear. The lace trim and rose detailing are really pretty touches, and the linen fabric doesn't feel clingy or thin enough to show any lumps and bumps, but it's still light for the hot weather. Amanda styled it in the chicest way possible - with a subtle little necklace and a pair of retro sunglasses, and it's a 3-piece formula I'll be trying on my next evening out.
Shop Amanda's look
This dress is well worth the investment - there's a reason it's got 4.9 stars from 346 customer reviews! It's got a tie detailing at the back to cinch in the waist as much as you'd like, plus the empire waist and bias cut makes it one of the best dresses to hide a tummy.
Amanda wore a pair of retro-inspired frames from the Wyse London x Finlay collaboration. It brings together two of our favourite brands, and I love the tortoiseshell frames and squared aviator shape. The orange lens adds a warm glow that's ideal for a summer evening.
I love stumbling across a new brand - Loel is a small, family-run jewellery business, and if this adorable little fish pendant is anything to go by, it needs to be on your radar ASAP.
If the V-neckline of the Rixo dress isn't for you, this square shape from Nobody's Child might suit you better. You can currently save 15% with the code SUN15.
If you want the Rixo look for less, this Lipsy option will do the trick. Wear it with your best white trainers for a more casual daytime look, or add a pair of slingback sandals for evening.
H&M's sunglasses constantly impress me - don't you think these are a great designer lookalike? But for less than £30, they'll instantly elevate your summer outfits.
Rixo customers certainly seem to agree that the Clarice dress is a winner. One wrote: "The best 1990s throwback. Dress is gorgeous and super comfy— I wore it in the scorching heat in Cannes and survived to tell the tale."
Another said: "The fabric is natural, high quality and just right for the summer but not too light", whilst another pointed out how versatile it is: "Really lovely dress, I’ve worn to a wedding and dressed down for everyday. Beautiful in an understated way. Perfect fit and material. Would highly recommend!"
For one shopper, it's not the first Clarice dress they've purchased: "I have this in the white and lived in it last summer, so of course had to buy the black too. Best dress ever".
And my beady Rixo-spotting eye has also noticed this dress on some women who really do know their stuff. Both Jo Good and Nadine Baggott, who create fashion videos together, have worn this dress, too. They call their videos The Long and the Short of It due to their difference in height, proving this dress really does work for everyone.
