{"id":361098,"date":"2026-04-03T00:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/361098\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:26:23","slug":"kirstie-allsopps-midi-dress-offers-new-spring-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/361098\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirstie Allsopp’s midi dress offers new spring inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the sun has started to shine more, the continuing chilly temperatures are causing a series of fashion conundrums. I’m ready to switch to my spring capsule wardrobe<\/a>. However, if, like me, you find yourself asking what should I wear today?<\/a> Take a tip from Kirstie Allsopp’s latest outfit.<\/p>\n

The TV presenter and property expert appeared on ITV’s This Morning in the perfect spring outfit idea, opting for a beautiful rainbow-hued feather print midi dress from New York-based designer Ulla Johnson.<\/p>\n

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With long sleeves and a midi hem, this 100% cotton dress is incredibly versatile, easily styled with a blazer and heels for a spring office outfit or even as a date night outfit<\/a>. Alternatively, dial it down with your best white trainers<\/a> and a denim jacket for a laidback brunch outfit at the weekend.<\/p>\n

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Printed spring dresses<\/p>\n

As one of the premier brands to show at New York Fashion Week, Ulla Johnson’s designs often have a bohemian feel, which is not only one of the top spring\/summer trends for 2026 <\/a>but is also a universally flattering aesthetic.<\/p>\n

While Kirstie’s beautiful rainbow coloured feather print dress is from a past season, there is a top in the same print<\/a> still available in a good range of sizes. However, the good news is that I’ve scoured the internet for similar styles so you don’t have to.<\/p>\n

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Oasis<\/p>\n

Printed Long Sleeve Maxi Dress<\/p>\n

If feathers aren’t your thing, why not try an animal print dress in a pretty wash of colour? This rose-hued midi dress offers a contemporary take on a classic print.<\/p>\n

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ME+EM<\/p>\n

High Neck Feather Maxi Dress<\/p>\n

ME+EM’s popular high-necked jersey dress has returned for the new season in a gorgeous feather print similar to Kirstie’s Ulla Johnson frock. <\/p>\n

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Aurelie Feather Print Midi Dress<\/p>\n

In a palette of soft blues and browns, this alternative design to Kirstie’s rainbow coloured dress is an option that will suit those with a warmer complexion.<\/p>\n

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All Saints<\/p>\n

Mina A-Line Printed Maxi Dress<\/p>\n

For those who prefer a more muted palette, All Saints’ Mina dress in black and dark gold is a winning combination and will take you effortlessly from AM to PM.<\/p>\n

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H&M<\/p>\n

Long Floral Print Cotton Dress<\/p>\n

Don’t miss this beautiful cotton midi from H&M. The delicate puff sleeves and notched neckline offer designer style with a high street price tag.<\/p>\n

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Printed Dress<\/p>\n

This bold printed shirt dress is the answer to what to wear to the races, paired with heels and a fascinator, to the office with a blazer and block heels, then onto brunch with a denim jacket and white trainers. Yes, it’s that versatile<\/p>\n

If feathers aren’t your preferred print, look for styles in floral, paisley or animal prints to get a similar look to one of Kirstie Allsopp’s dresses<\/a> – a style aesthetic she is well known for.<\/p>\n

Midi dresses are a great item to see you through from chillier days to sunny spring weather. For now, team them with suede boots, and once temperatures rise, they’ll look just as stylish with a pair of sandals or trainers.<\/p>\n

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Their versatile nature also means that they’ll look great styled with a timeless leather biker jacket or your best trench coat<\/a> – for the latter, look for trenches with a longer length to complement the hemline of your frock for a flattering silhouette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While the sun has started to shine more, the continuing chilly temperatures are causing a series of fashion…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":361099,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[156,111,139,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-361098","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-entertainment","9":"tag-new-zealand","10":"tag-newzealand","11":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/361099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}