5 dresses to buy if you loved Carrie Symonds' sell-out Ghost one

Following Boris Johnson's appointment as prime minister on Wednesday, increasing attention is being put on his partner, Carrie Symonds.

As the Conservative party leader entered Downing Street, he talked in which he praised former PM Theresa May on her "fortitude and persistence" and swore to "provide Brexit, unify the nation and defeat Jeremy Corbyn".

While political press reporters collected to cling onto Johnson's every line, fashion fans became focused on Symonds' ensemble.

The former PR chief was seen making her first look as the sweetheart of the new prime minister, using a pink and red flower midi dress by Ghost.

The ₤ 120 tea dress, which was styled with a pair of nude-coloured pumps, pink lipstick and gold hoop earrings, quickly sold out in all sizes on the brand name's website.

Ghost describes the design as featuring "a high neckline with back fastening and voluminous sleeves and seam detailing at the bodice for definition".

Imitating the looks of women in the public eye has become a money-making business for the high street in current years, seeing the so-called "Kate Middleton" and "Meghan Markle" effect lead to unprecedented sales, websites crashing within minutes as people try to get their hands on a piece of style history, and brand names eager to produce copy-cat designs.

In August 2018, the Duchess of Sussex marched in London for a charity efficiency of Hamilton in a black tuxedo gown developed by Judith and Charles, which led to a 800 per cent increase in UK Google look for the style.

Similary, Hiut denim had a three-month waiting list after Meghan wore a set of their denims in Cardiff last January.

With interest in Symonds' fashion options installing, here are five comparable gowns to her now sold-out Ghost one.

With three-quarter-length blouson sleeves, a high collar and a nipped-in waist, this tulip-print style is a dead ringer for Symonds' one - but avoids you needing to confess you copied the first sweetheart's appearance.

Made from a combination of silk and cotton, it is lightweight and water-absorbing and will help make the heat feel simply that bit more bearable. And, much like the Zara dress you've seen all over the UK, it's perfect, whatever your shape or size.

Group it with a chunky pair of Balenciaga trainers to balance out the womanhood of the tiered skirt, or a platform heels and pretty jewellery to embrace it full-on.

If, like most of the UK, you headed out and purchased a leopard-print midi skirt following & Other Stories and Réalisation Par's sell-out variations that went viral in 2015, you'll know that leopard will never die.

With animal print leading autumn/winter 2019 patterns on the catwalk (see Saint Laurent, Zimmermann, and Altuzarra for referral), the pattern for punchy, declaration design shows no indication of easing off.

This soft satin style, with its bold orange print and knotted waist detailing is a flexible on-trend piece, and a summer season wardrobe necessary. Styled with a set of mules in summer season or a thigh-high boots in winter season, this long-sleeved style is best for those wishing to attain a summery clever look with ease.