Summer Dresses
Nobody likes sweating and taking a really long time to find an outfit. Stick with a good-looking dress and you’ll be out the door and into the heat in minutes. Our options keep you chic with specific, summer-appropriate styles.
For more top picks, check out our guides to strapless bras, t-shirt bras, and sandals.
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Safari
A safari dress is a classic look thanks to Yves Saint Laurent’s pioneering design in the seventies. And with so many handy pockets, you may not even have to carry a bag.
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| Women’s Drawstring-Waist Shirtdress $25 Accessorize with turquoise jewelry and a simple ponytail to make this simple dress look fresh and chic. |
Cotton Stretch Safari Style Dress $99 This incredibly crisp, classic option from Brooks Brothers could even be appropriate for work. |
Linen safari dress $288 A safari dress that’s versatile and flattering is well worth the investment. You can’t go wrong with light khaki option. |
Maxi
If you’re feeling demure, or just prefer to keep your legs covered, a maxi-dress is an elegant way to stay cool.
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| Xhilaration Maxi Dress $10 A bright yellow maxi dress is fun and practical. Yellow works well on many skin tones and the solid color keeps the playful dress looking classy. |
Gypsy 05 Maxi Organic Long Dress $99 This simply cut empire waist number is made of 100% organic cotton, and comes in scores of summery colors. |
Strapless Maxi Dress $111 This sleek black strapless option from C & C California is great for the beach and for a summer dinner out. |
Two-Tone Tank
Tank dresses are fun and flirty, and when they’re two-toned like these, you can fool people into thinking you put way more time into outfit-planning than you really did.
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| One Clothing Knit Dress $25 A casual fit and two color choices make this dress an easy summer staple. The bubble skirt is a nifty detail, too. |
byCORPUS Circle Dress $30 This navy and white dress is summery and reminiscint of maritime themes. The swingy skirt is fun and flattering. |
Ella Moss Knit Dress $83 This tonal grey frock is super soft and comfy. The gathering on the bodice is a feminine touch. |
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