20 Summer Dresses I Want to Live in Right Now

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If you see me out and about between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there’s a 97 percent chance I’ll be wearing a light summer sundress. It’s the only article of clothing that won’t have me drenched in sweat the second I step outside, and the convenience of a one-piece outfit is irresistible. And now is the time to stock up on them.

As a seasoned shopping editor who hates feeling sticky in sweat, I’ve tried dozens of minis, midis, and maxis in a wide variety of trends, silhouettes, fabrics, and colors so you don’t have to.

From easy daytime and linen dresses that are essentials on the sweatiest of days to cocktail dresses you need for wedding season and printed frocks that’ll stand out from the crowd, below, you’ll find the best of the best summer dresses that I want to live in right now.

SO, WHICH summer dress YOU SHOULD ADD TO YOUR CART?

➼ Best linen dresses
➼ Best party dresses
➼ Best daytime dresses
➼ Best printed dresses

Best Linen Dresses

My mom has ingrained in me that linen is a superior fabric. It’s breezy, it’s comfortable, and it’s the one fabric in which wrinkles are welcome.

Best Party Dresses

We found a dress for every summer soirée on your calendar. So whether you have a destination wedding or a fancy birthday bash coming up, keep scrolling if you want to dress to impress.

Best Daytime Dresses

The most comfortable, effortlessly cool, and easy-to-wear dresses for brunch, beach days, picnics in the park, and beyond.

Best Printed Dresses

My style usually consist of neutrals and versatile basics. But in the summer, I love to play with bright colors and bold prints like the ones below.