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1Cecilie Bahnsen
CourtesyCecilie Bahnsen's simple lines and feminine shapes imbue the idea of modern romance. The open back tied with delicate bows adds extra femininity.
Ronja tiered floral dress, £654, Cecilie Bahnsen at Matches Fashion
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2The Vampire's Wife
CourtesySusie Cave's brand, The Vampire's Wife, is a pioneer of a womanly, vintage-inspired dresses that have been worn by everyone from Keira Knightley to Florence Welch.
Cinderella floral dress, £1,050, The Vampire's Wife at Net-a-Porter
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3Valentino
CourtesyValentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli has been slowly redefining our concept of romance with simple, strong shapes and pastel shades. This pink drop-waist dress features an open back tied with a bow.
Watermelon dress, £1,390, Valentino
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4Preen
CourtesyNo one does twisted romance like Preen. Fusing ruffles, florals and delicate fabrics of chiffon and lace with modern, flattering silhouettes, the label's dresses are enduringly chic.
Floral dress, £1,295, Preen at Matches Fashion
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5Sleeper
CourtesySleeper's off-the-shoulder Atlanta dress became one of summer 2019's sell-out hits, and shows no signs of losing its appeal in 2020.
Atlanta dress, £255, Sleeper at Net-a-Porter
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6H&M
CourtesyThis simple, floor-length tulle dress could be worn with sandals on holiday, or with trainers and a T-shirt at home.
V-neck tulle dress, £59.99 H&M
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7Lee Mathews
CourtesyRomantic dresses need not be girly. Lee Mathews' waxed linen style offers a more utilitarian approach.
Linen apron dress, £490, Lee Mathews at Matches Fashion
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8Needle & Thread
CourtesyWith prints inspired Emily Dickinson's 'Lilac Fields', Needle & Thread's floor-length dress can be worn with strappy heels for special occasions, or with a pair of Converse for a more casual look.
Garland gown, £355, Needle & Thread
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9Loretta Caponi
CourtesyThe perfect dress for summer days (and especially good with a tan), Loretta Caponi's smocked, feminine dress can be styled up with silver jewellery and heels, or down with a simple pair of flat sandals.
Luisa dress, £475, Loretta Caponi at Matches Fashion
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10Shrimps
CourtesySquare-necklines and flared skirts always make for a flatteringly romantic shape, as this Shrimps dress proves.
Sylvia dress, £180, Shrimps
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11Dolce & Gabbana
CourtesyChannel the '80s with Dolce & Gabbana's polka-dot pink gown, made using pastel-pink silk-chiffon.
Strapless polka-dot dress, £4,300, Dolce & Gabbana at Farfetch
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12Kitri
CourtesyKitri's debut bridal collection offers romantic styles that have contemporary appeal. Pair this vintage-inspired dress with a pair of silver heels or trainers.
Carrington dress, £215, Kitri
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13Molly Goddard
CourtesyQueen of modern romance Molly Goddard is a go-to for tulle and girlish charm. She might be best-known for her pink styles (as seen on Killing Eve's Villanelle), but her black dresses are a more understated choice.
Tulle evening dress, £5,174, Molly Goddard at Farfetch
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