Fashion: Where would we be without our one-piece fashion fix?

From a garden party to a day at the races, we’ve selected 20 dresses sure to up your summer wardrobe ante, writes Elaine Prendeville

Oliver Bonas

Balmy evening

Dress with mesh and sheer detailing, €320 by Three Floor at Arnotts; Tie neck shift dress, $49.50 at simplybe.ie, Velvet dress, €18 at Penneys, Ice blue dress, €89 at COS

Oliver Bonas

Ice blue dress, €89 at COS

Tie neck shift dress, $49.50 at simplybe.ie

Velvet dress, ...