Tom & Boy House Patch Dress

A little gingham dress with some unexpected details. Tom & Boy's House Patch Dress takes a classic black and white check and adds a colourful floral pocket shaped like a house, complete with a bright red door.

There's a lovely mix of prints and textures here. The tiny gingham check runs across the whole dress, while the floral pocket introduces pink, yellow, blue and green. A red and white striped ribbon with colourful geometric beads sits on the chest, adding another small detail to discover.

The dress has a neat collar, three wooden-look buttons down the front and long sleeves. A gathered waist gives the skirt plenty of room, with a relaxed shape that falls to around the knee.

It has a slightly old-fashioned, school-uniform feel, but the house pocket and colourful details give it a completely different personality.

Wear it with tights and boots through autumn and winter, or trainers and socks on milder days. The loose fit makes it easy to layer over a long-sleeved top when it gets colder.