When it comes to dressing for summer, crochet is always a fail safe.
Usually made from natural fibres like cotton and wool, the open knit means it is more breathable and therefore more cooling.
However, whilst it is perfect for , designs can often leave a lot of crochet see through.
Which may suit the beach, but for an everyday look is not the one.
Trying to find a non see through crochet dress can be tricky, especially when looking online as they may seem a good option until you see it in person and you can see more than you originally thought.
But they are out there.
And they’re celebrity approved – actress stepped out in Cannes this week in a crochet dress, plus latest range for Very has a lovely yellow non see through crochet dress.
Here, Deputy Editor shows you her top picks of crochet dresses that will leave you flash free...
Michelle Keegan has been working with Very since 2017, producing countless edits for them throughout the year.
Her latest range sees a plethora of summer looks, including this yellow crochet dress.
Yellow can be a tricky colour to make not see through, however thanks to the clever lining underneath there will be no chance of mishaps when wearing this.
Whilst crochet is usually associated with more casual attire, it can also look great for more dressy occasions as seen here with this dress from .
The main part of the dress is lined underneath to keep you protected, before flowing out into a tassel detail at the bottom to add even more interest to the look.
This midi dress from is a steal at just £20.
Perfect for the summer months, this would look lovely both on holiday and at home with a pair of flat sandals and a raffia bag.
The dress has been crocheted tightly to not leave gaps so that you can’t see anything underneath.
Plus it’s made partly from cotton so is still very breathable.
If you’re looking for a mini crochet dress then take a look at this one from .
A halterneck strap detailing, v-neckline and a ruffle hem makes this a really fun option for summer.
Once again the crochet has been designed not to leave any gaps, so you don’t have to worry about what to wear underneath.
A perfect dress to pack for your .
Another option from Very, this time from its core V by Very range, this dress is just £30.
The pattern is very reminiscent of Italian design house Missoni with the striped detailing super flattering.
Not only does the busy pattern make this harder to see through, but the crochet has been knitted closely.
Cream is a tricky colour to wear at the best of times, especially when it comes to making sure you can’t see anything underneath.
So wearing something that is both cream and crochet may seem like a no go.
However, this New Look dress available on is knitted together so finely that it is possible – just make sure you still wear light colours underneath.
Another way of wearing a light coloured crochet dress is this style from Mango.
It clearly comes with a visible slip dress in the middle which means the bit you don’t want to be seen through is covered.
It also means it’s still very breathable and a great way of adding some crochet into your wardrobe.
