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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.
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A super chic sundress with flutter sleeves and ruffles that’ll be fab for stopping by the farmers market and picking up your favorite flowers. Lightweight and flowy, just imagine how cute you’d look in this.
Promising review: “This is the cutest dress I’ve ever bought on Amazon. I took a risk, but I wanted a true wrap dress. I ordered a large and the waist was a little loose, but the tie allowed me to tie it a little tighter, which creates a cute ‘bunched’ look. It’s lightweight, not stretchy material (which kinda scared me), but it fits around my curves perfectly still. I’m super excited to wear this for the summer. I wore it for our Valentine’s date night, and my boyfriend loved it. I also got about five compliments that day from total strangers. I might have to order more in different colors.” —Nidia
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in four colors and patterns).
2. A two-tone linen number to mix up your summer dress rotation. Not only would this be great for everyday wear, it would also be perfect for any beach vacays you’ve got on the calendar.
MagicLinen
MagicLinen is a family-owned small business based in Lithuania that creates beautiful linen clothes and home products that are all Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they are free from harmful substances and chemicals.
Promising review: “This dress fits perfectly. I love the wide neckline and how it hangs. The pockets are my favorite.” —Sherrice K.
Get it from MagicLinen for $83.30 (originally $90; available in sizes XS–XXL).
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A maxi dress that comes in so many styles, you’re sure to find one that matches your current aesthetic. One of the reasons why I love this (and you will, too) is because it’s so versatile. If you switch up your shoes, accessories, and cover-ups, this can look like a completely different ‘fit!
Promising review: “Great dress! Fits to size. It’s not tight at all. It flows nicely and fits perfectly. The material is not too thin or thick. I ordered the black dress, and it’s not see-through at all. I will be buying more colors. It’s super comfy too. I will most likely hand-wash as well. Definitely a nice dress for summer.” —Niki J
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 41 colors and patterns).
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Or a floral maxi dress to wear as your *I summer in Europe* lewk, even if you haven’t left your city. Also, wouldn’t this be incredible for your next baby or bridal shower? Just sayin’.
Promising review: “I rarely write reviews for products I buy, but in this case, I felt I had to post one. This dress is EXACTLY as described: very soft and flowing. As another reviewer mentioned, the waist is high, but not ’empire’ high. On me, the waist fits on the bottom of my ribcage, and the bust is perfect when wearing a bra. The waistband is very forgiving and comfortable, even in the heat. The skirt lands right at my ankles, but it is so light and soft that it doesn’t have the heavy feel of a long dress. Great for either business casual or just hanging out. I want one of each!” —Miriam
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 40 prints).
5. A flowy dress that will come to the rescue for those weddings and commitments you forgot about this summer. Another reason you’ll love this dress is because the material is so lightweight it will help you survive even the hottest of days.
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A baby doll dress for berry picking or frolicking through a field of flowers. This dress pairs best with a cute straw hat and your favorite sandals.
Promising review: “I liked this dress so much I bought it in a second color. To be honest, it’s probably not my last one. I’m definitely thinking about ordering a few more. This dress is so easy to throw on and dress up or down, depending on how you style it. I love the loose, comfy fit. It’s already got a slightly oversized feel to it, so don’t worry about sizing up. It’s perfect as is.” —Cristina Thrower
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 32 colors/patterns).
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A simple midi dress that’s bra-friendly *and* comfy because you deserve to have both. For a sportier look, you can wear it with your favorite sneakers and a denim jacket, *or* spice things up with a pair of strappy heels for an elevated look.
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Promising review: “Better than I expected it would be! The fit is perfect, and the material is lightweight but still sturdy enough so the dress drapes and falls perfectly. I love the way it swings when you walk. It truly is a perfect year-round dress in style, material, and color (navy), and I will probably be ordering another.” —ckern
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 22 prints and colors).
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A tie-dye maxi dress for a causal and comfy look even if you’re still hungover from yesterday’s activities. Not only does it give you a boho vibe, it has… pockets!
Promising review: “Great affordable maxi dress. The coffee color is exactly as pictured and the material is cool and flows well. I haven’t washed it yet, but the stitching, pockets, and sleeves are well constructed. I would purchase again in another color.” —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–M and in 16 colors and designs).
9. A faux-wrap dress that will make you look super elegant without even trying. Forgot about your partner’s cousin’s wedding this weekend? Don’t worry — this bb has you covered.
Promising review: “The perfect dress. You can wear this to church, a wedding, dinner, anywhere! It’s so cute and comfortable! My new favorite dress.” —Alicia Christe
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 21 colors).
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A midi dress with a smocked bodice and ruffle sleeves for a romantic look. Ideal for date night, brunch with the squad, or even running errands, this dress will have you rolling in compliments, no matter the occasion.
Promising review: “So cute! The dress is exactly as pictured. Love the color. I was worried about the quality because it was so inexpensive, but it’s actually really nice and not see-through at all! Such a perfect dress for vacation!” —JP0811
Get it from Amazon for $27.19+ (available in sizes 0–12 and in three patterns).
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A swing dress that gives us Jessica Day from New Girl vibes. Retro-inspired with pockets, this dress has me daydreaming of garden parties and picnics.
Promising review: “This dress is perfect! This dress is elegant and even has large pockets, which are perfect for holding a smartphone and/or lip balm. While I normally wear a size small, I read other reviews which said to buy one size larger, and I’m so glad I did. I highly recommend purchasing this dress.” —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 33 colors and patterns).
12. A patterned dress with solid coverage so nothing unintentionally peeks out. I think this would be so cute with sneakers but also — hear me out — would slay with a pair of oxford shoes and a hat for a twee-inspired vibe.
Promising review: “This dress is so pretty!! I was hesitant because it seemed like it might be super cheap-looking, but it’s a much higher quality than I expected. It fits like a dream and I feel so pretty in it! It has pockets and it drapes so nicely. You will not be disappointed.” —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 16 colors and prints).
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A sleeveless T-shirt dress to just throw on when you’re in a rush. Easy to style and uber-comfy, this dress might inspire you to pick it up in several colors. Bonus: It has pockets.
Promising review: “Great purchase for the price. Just what I was looking for! Comfy summer dress for any occasion. Being a momma, I’m always looking for things just like this. You can dress it up or down and it has pockets!! Can’t get much better. Fit is perfect for me — it’s like it was made just for me! Armholes are a little longer than most dresses, but I like that for the summer, so sweat marks don’t show! Not see-through, so great for any pair of comfy undies. Cute with a belt and also cute with none.” —Worthington
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and in 43 patterns and colors).
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A lightweight puff-sleeve dress from Valani that would be ideal for those office days when you’d rather not leave your apartment. It is made from airy hemp, which is temperature-regulating and hypoallergenic!
Valani
Valani is a sustainable small business dedicated to making pieces that are both eco-friendly and extremely comfortable. They also break down the positive impact each piece in their collection makes. For example, for each Sodalin hemp midi dress produced, the brand avoided 4.1 miles of driving emissions, saved 296.8 days of drinking water, and planted 1 tree.
Get it from Valani for $198 (originally $298; available in sizes 0–12).
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A denim shirt dress because denim is the solution to any fashion dilemma. It’s basically a neutral, so the styling possibilities are endless.
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A ruched T-shirt dress with a fun hemline for days when you want to wear a tee and jeans but it’s too damn hot. Just the right thing for stepping out to grab an afternoon matcha, this piece will have you feeling yourself.
Promising review: “I’ve purchased five of these dresses. They’re perfect for pretty much any occasion. I’ve worn it to parties, work, church, dates, and my nephew’s graduation. Living in California means that I can wear this dress year-round. Don’t let the price fool you — this dress is well-made and double-lined, and the unhemmed finish at the bottom is interesting. Plus, they are super easy to care for! Just toss in the washer/dryer. I’ve received so many compliments and “where’d you get that?'” —KC
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 33 colors).
17. A wrap dress that’ll have you looking and feeling like a global traveler, even if the farthest place you’ve been is Trader Joe’s. If you’re someone who adores boho-style pieces, you’re going to live for this dress.
Promising review: “I don’t normally write reviews for clothes off of Amazon, but good lordy, I am so in love with this dress, I just HAVE to!! I am IN LOVE and wish it was warmer weather so I could wear it out and about! First, it is a true wrap dress in that you feed one side through the other therefore you can adjust how tight or loose it is. Modest? Show some cleavage? Up to you! 😍 Second, it is the PERFECT length for me. Lastly, normally, a short ruffle sleeve doesn’t fall right on me and makes me look like a football player… these fall immaculately fluttery on me. All in all, I freaking love this dress! I was not prompted in any way to provide a review, but I felt so compelled when I tried it on! If you are on the fence like I have been for over a year, GET IT!!” —Jess
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 31 styles).
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A striped T-shirt dress with a tie waist and pockets if you prefer your dresses to have some structure. This one is super lightweight, making it a great dress to pack for your next trip.
Reviewers say this dress is formfitting, so if you want a looser fit, size up!
Promising review: “Seriously, the softest dress ever! I probably could have sized down, but I like a looser fit. I needed a dress that was long enough to wear to work and that is what I got with this dress. And it has pockets, which is a huge bonus!!! I actually am going to buy more in different colors!” —Lnt7
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in S–XL and in 24 colors).
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A gorgeous patterned maxi dress that you’ll probably want to wear to a rooftop happy hour or even on a first date. I love the dreamy combo of the flutter sleeves, tiered skirt, and smocked waistline, too. ~Swoon~
Anthropologie
Promising review: “We all love easy breezy summer dresses and you need to look no further than this one. It’s literally perfect! I was at the store today and walked by it on the rack. I instantly knew I had to try it on. It’s rare that I fall in love with a piece that quickly and easily, but this is THE ONE. Don’t hesitate. Buy the dress.” —Rachel395
Get it from Anthropologie for $168 (available in XXS–XL, as well as XXS–XL petite and 1X–3X plus, and in nine colors and patterns).
20. A button-up shirt dress with the cutest collar, because it reminds me of that one thing Zendaya wore that one time. Throw on your favorite kicks, and you’re ready to take on the day!
21. A linen dress from The Pockets Project that’s designed to have super deep pockets so you can finally fit more than just your ID in them. Besides being made of linen, it’s lined with cotton, so you can rely on this for the warmest of days.
The Pockets Project
The Pockets Project is a woman-founded small business that creates functional collections of dresses with deep pockets so their customers are never limited on what their pockets can hold.
Get it from The Pockets Project for $244 (available in sizes XS–3X and three colors).
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A shift dress for an easy, breezy, slip-it-on-and-go look. There’s nothing like a dress you can just throw on without the fuss of worrying if your bra is showing.
Target
I wore this dress on a decently long walk in NYC, and it held up great. The weather was super warm but I didn’t sweat at all in it. It’s so comfy, and I love the fact that I can throw it on and look and feel like I have my life together (which I definitely do not). Not going to lie — I am considering buying it in at least one more color (or all of the colors).
Promising review: “Absolutely love this dress! It’s cute and comfortable, and the best part is that it has pockets. Perfect for brunch and running errands. My fave dress of the summer already!” —AnaQuis
Get it from Target for $20 (available in sizes XS–4X and five colors/patterns).
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Or a stunning linen dress with pleated detailing that’ll make you look and feel like a million bucks. Not only is it super lightweight, but it’s giving cottagecore in the best way — and there are no bra lines in sight!
Quince
Get it from Quince for $69.90 (originally $98; available in sizes 1X–3X and three colors).
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A French terry polo dress for those who are in their preppy #tenniscore era this summer. Alexa, please play “Tennis (0:0)” by Itzy.
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A lightweight and breathable shirtdress made out of 100% linen so you can make it through the hot, hot summer in comfort (and of course, in style). Complete with buttons and pockets, this deserves a place in your closet.
Everlane
Reviewers say to size down.
Promising review: “Absolutely adore this dress! Currently, I have two colors, and I’m sure to add to the collection. It’s such a classic, effortless look for summer. Lots of details — pockets, collar, and full-front buttons — for the price! I do find that I often have to size down with Everlane dresses, which I did for this dress.” —acrizzo
Get it from Everlane for $49 (originally $98+; available in sizes XXS–XXL and five colors).
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A tiered and flowy mini dress with dramatic puff sleeves that would be great for any occasion, especially if that occasion is an outdoor concert. Try pairing it with cowboy boots, and just like that, you have your Eras Tour outfit!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
