Summer dresses
Summer time! The summer season is from June 21 to September 21. When we think of summer we think of relaxing in the sun, watermelon and peaches, lemonade, barbecues and picnics, and long days of sizzling temperatures. 🍉 A time of the warmest weather and the tiniest clothes, summer may also be the easiest time to dress of the whole year! That’s because you don’t need to layer or wear much for the most part. The heat really is made more bearable with the correct clothing which makes you feel lighter and more breezy. Read on for the best dresses for your summer wardrobe. These are the top styles we recommend but you may or may not want to include all of them in your wardrobe. Use what best suits you and your unique style!
Summer dresses essentials checklist:
Shirt dress
Cotton printed dress
Strapless dress
Maxi dress
T-shirt dress
Special occasion dress
Belted jumpsuit
Shirt dress:
Shirt dresses are one of the ultimate summer pieces! What is a more effortless way to look polished than grabbing one of these from your closet and adding a pair of summery shoes? This dress style is wonderful for brunch at your favorite café, going out for evening drinks, or for the office. A shirt dress keeps you cool while giving you instant ladylike style. Great colors for a summer shirt dress are white, blue, pink or gray! See more ways to wear shirt dresses here.
Cotton printed dress:
In the summer, stores are stocked to the brim with gorgeous cotton printed dresses to choose from! Not only are they super cute, they also help you stay comfortable even in the most grueling humidity. Great summery prints include florals, stripes, dots and animal patterns. Wear your casual cotton printed dress with sneakers, flats or sandals for a perfect laid-back feminine look!
Find cute printed cotton dresses at Free People, Anthropologie, and Gap.
Strapless dress:
Strapless dresses are one of the joys of summer! Show off your great tan by wearing a white one, or try bright red, emerald green, camel, navy blue or black. This is a bold and beautiful style that puts on display your pretty shoulders, collarbone and décolletage.
Get strapless dresses at BCBG, White House Black Market, and Neiman Marcus.
Maxi dress:
There may be no other better season than summer to wear a maxi dress! This long, billowing dress style is a summer favorite for good reason. You can feel like a elegant goddess while staying cool at the same time! Wear a more casual or dressy version — there are great options for almost any occasion. For summer, look for maxi dresses in white, tan, pink, blue or orange! See more ways to wear maxi dresses here.
Find maxi dresses at Free People, Anthropologie, and Loft.
T-shirt dress:
T-shirt dresses have such an effortless cool vibe that we love! The fact that they can be worn for weekend, lunch, work or dinner makes them really versatile too. A T-shirt dress is casual and comfortable yet looks stylish! Whether you get a plain one, printed or oversized, this is a must-have dress for summer. All you need to do is add sandals, sneakers, flats, pumps or booties! Not-too-casual versions can go to the office with a blazer on top. See more ways to wear T-shirt dresses here.
Special occasion dress:
It is wise to have in your closet a versatile summer dress that will suit you for almost any summer event! Summer means lots of possible special occasions like dinner dates, weddings, graduation parties, and church services. It is best if your special occasion dress is in a classic style for maximum versatility and in a gorgeous summery color like bright pink or light yellow.
Get a special occasion dress at Neiman Marcus, BCBG, and White House Black Market.
Belted jumpsuit:
The easy, breeziness of a jumpsuit is so pleasant for summer wear! Maybe it is because when it’s hot out we don’t feel like bothering so the style impact of a one-and-done jumpsuit is perfect. Major style points here! YAY!! Depending on the style of them, belted jumpsuits are excellent for running around on the weekend, having lunch with friends, impressing the boss at work and having dinner with loved ones. See more ways to wear jumpsuits here.
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