Summer can’t come fast enough - Zara Tindall’s blue botanical dress screams warm weather
Zara Tindall's style in Australia has got us excited for sunnier days and her blue and white floral dress is such a timeless piece


Zara Tindall’s blue botanical dress is the perfect warm weather piece and summer can’t come fast enough as far as we’re concerned.
At this point we’ve bypassed dreaming about spring and are excited for full-on summer every time we see a new outfit from Zara Tindall during her trip to Australia. The equestrian royal heads Down Under every January for The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival as a Patron of Magic Millions Racing Women and she’s stepped out in some sensational warm-weather looks this year. Although we’re still getting the wear out of our winter capsule wardrobe right now, the cold weather won’t last forever and some people might already be planning a holiday to brighten up winter.
Whether you want to be ahead of the game with your seasonal outfits or are taking a trip soon, it doesn’t come much more summery than a blue and white dress like Zara’s. At home she loves championing the best British clothing brands but in Australia she’s been wearing a lot of homegrown designers and this dress was by Scanlan Theodore.
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This blue and white botanical print dress is what summer outfit dreams are made of. It has a subtly tiered skirt, fitted waist and flowing short sleeves with a tunic-style neckline. This dress is made from 100% cotton and the floral design is stunning.
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We got a glimpse of Zara wearing this beautiful item whilst out and about at Pacific Fair during the Magic Millions Carnival. She was there to shop her favourite brands and enjoy the Pommery Champagne and Caviar Bar and in the Instagram video we saw her strolling in the sunshine in this dress, which fell to just above her ankles.
It had elbow length puffed sleeves and a tiered skirt which gave it even more of a feminine feel and this complemented the delicate floral pattern. This Voile Floral Tiered Dress is currently reduced in the sale to a still-rather-luxurious £609 and it’s made from a silk and cotton blend. The cuffs are shirred and the back is open with a tie-up detail.
This won’t be for everyone but one thing that so many people - including us - will love about Zara Tindall’s blue botanical dress is the colour combination. Blue and white might not be one of the biggest spring/summer trends for 2025 but they are stunning together with just the right amount of contrast and they’re very popular tones for summer dresses year after year.
Blue and white dresses are a great mid-point between a colourful outfit and a neutral one and they look lovely with accessories in bright tones like red or pink, as well as brown and black. This makes them very versatile for a printed piece and Zara styled her dress with tan Miller Soft Metal Logo sandals from Tory Burch and a tan leather Camera Crossbody Bag from Aspinal London.
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Both of these accessories were understated and classic which meant they paired effortlessly with Zara’s printed dress. Like many of her fellow royals, including the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara Tindall is a big fan of florals in spring and summer - and clearly on hot holidays too. Given how many flowers bloom in warm weather it’s, dare we say, not ground-breaking, that wearing floral pieces instantly brings a springy/summery feel to an outfit.
When something works and is stunning, though, we don’t mind at all. Floral dresses are easy to throw on with everything from trainers to sandals and depending on the length of the sleeves and colour palette you could also wear a floral dress right now with tights and boots. Zara’s outfit was ideal for Australia and we wouldn’t be surprised if she re-wears it in the UK when it gets warmer.
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing. She specialises in the British Royal Family, ranging from protocol to outfits. Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use, Emma knows all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV and more. When she’s not writing about the latest royal outing or unmissable show to add to your to-watch list, Emma enjoys cooking, long walks and watching yet more crime dramas!
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