Who can deny that Ted Baker has always managed to balance classic designs with feel-good prints and dopamine-inducing colour palettes? Since it was founded in 1988, it has become a staple shop for millions of women, specifically creating a niche for elegant event wear.
Off the back of the recent heatwave, I’m looking ahead to summer holidays and celebrations with friends and family. On my wishlist are dresses that feel both effortless and feminine, all whilst being lightweight in the warmer weather.
- Ted Baker’s mid-season sale has so many timeless satin dresses that I'll be wearing for years to come
- Expect flattering shapes, beautiful prints and a heavy-duty satin fabric designed to smooth your silhouette
- I've selected my favourite pieces for the season ahead, versatile enough to wear to multiple occasions
To me, nothing says summer like leaning into vibrant colour palettes and floral motifs. There’s a certain confidence boost that comes from wearing something slightly more outgoing than you’re perhaps used to, cocktail in hand and sunglasses on.
Plenty of midlife women on social media agree with me, too. Many are hailing Ted Baker's satin summer gowns that fit my sun-loving brief as "slimming" and "flattering on the tummy". One said on Instagram: "I'm in my Fifties and normally avoid satin, but I always feel confident in a Ted Baker satin dress. The cuts are so slimming."
Made from a heavy-duty satin that's designed to sit elegantly and smooth your silhouette, many of Ted Baker’s event dresses have a gloriously luxurious look and feel, whilst still falling into the premium high street category. Better yet, loads are currently in the brand's mid-season sale.
These are the satin dresses I’m shopping from Ted Baker's mid-season sale, all priced under £200…
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This satin dress is as perfect for a wedding as it is summer celebrations. The swirling abstract rose print is a playful update on traditional florals, finished with a skinny halterneck for an elegant look.
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This dress could not be more perfect for sunset drinks, in a vibrant burnt orange that is a guaranteed headturner. I love the tie neck finish for a touch of sophistication.
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Like everyone else I'm a sucker for butter yellow, and this dress is no exception. Elevated with a sketched print and always-wearable midi silhouette it would slip effortlessly into your summer event wardrobe.
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I love this Lovesa dress for a summer wedding. Long sleeves and the maxi length scream sophistication whilst the floral print adds a subtle edge of femininity.
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I never feel more confident than when I'm wearing red. Fun and flirty, this maxi dress ups the ante with a one shoulder design. Worn with sandals or heels it has versatility written all over it.
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