Summer gúna season is here, from polka dot minis to buttercup midis

Make dressing for rising temperatures here and abroad a doddle. 

It’s official: we have joyfully reached the summer gúna season. This wardrobe staple never fails to provide a one-and-done look, making dressing for rising temperatures here and abroad a doddle. 

Whether it’s a spot-on polka dot mini or a summer in the city buttercup midi, there’s a summer dress to every mood.

Get The Look: 

Aria Dress in Blush at Feri. 

Enjoy the effortless glamour of poolside cocktails in a look inspired by 1970s Palm Springs, as seen at Férí.

Irish Boutique Chic: Burst Your Bubble: 

Denim Bubble Hem Dress, €52, Willow 

A bubble hem gives the classic denim dress a 2026 twist, €52, Willow. willow.ie.

#ieloves: Strawberry Shortcake: 

Flared-Skirt Strappy Dress, €24.99, H&M. 

Make it a sartorial game, set and match in strawberries and cream, €205.23, New Day Originals.

Pocket Friendly: Flower Show: 

Strawberry Print Shirt Dress, €205.23, New Day Originals. 

Put your best floral dress on show, €24.99, H&M.

Spot On: 

Blue & Brown Polka Dot Dress, €102, Oliver Bonas. 

When it comes to summer prints, be spot on with a polka dot, €102, Oliver Bonas.

Cherry Picker: 

Cherry Picnic Dress, €219, Pretty City Prints 

Don’t be picky. Instead, go full-on picnic-core when dining al fresco this summer, €219, Pretty City Prints.

Deck Hand: 

Yellow Stripe Midi Dress, €45.95, Zara. 

When your dress matches the deck chairs, you know summer has arrived, €45.95, Zara.

Palm Beach: 

Tropical Forest Print Dress, €150, Boden. 

From beach walks to sundowners, dress with ease, €150, Boden.

Butter Cup: 

Butter Yellow Dress, €89, COS. 

A mellow yellow will instantly brighten your everyday summer style, €89, COS.

Gold Coast: 

Aged Gold Seashell Bracelet, €88, Bimba Y Lola. 

Finish your look with a shimmering seashell bracelet from the seashore, €88, Bimba Y Lola.