Vogue’s Picks: The Best Summer Dresses for Every Occasion

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As temperatures rise and your calendar fills with vacations, brunches, and weddings, there’s no need to stress about what to wear. The right summer dress—or two—will effortlessly elevate every sunny outing. These easy, one-and-done pieces take the guesswork out of looking chic.

### The Ultimate Summer Dress Edit

– The Nautical Pick: J.Crew’s cyan striped dress, $138
– The Bold Statement: Massimo Dutti halter neck dress, $169
– The Easy Sundress: Reformation’s Analise dress, $248
– The Crochet Beauty: Banana Republic open-stitch dress, $250
– The Summer Classic: Totême sleeveless dress, $290
– The Edgy Cutout: Third Form’s Hidden Gem tank dress, $370
– The Playful Mini: Caprera wrapped minidress, $420
– The Textured Stunner: Mara Hoffman Sloan dress, $595

This season, we’re loving Loewe’s eclectic printed satin dresses from the Paula Ibiza collection—perfect with sneakers or sandals. For more summer-ready styles, turn to brands like Agua by Agua Bendita, Diotima, and Ciao Lucia, where you’ll find sheer fabrics, bold florals, and breezy crochet.

### Shop the Best Summer Dresses

– Massimo Dutti – Halterneck dress, $169
– Zimmermann – Matchmaker maxi dress, $1,995
– Matteau – Gathered organic cotton midi dress, $560
– House of Aama – Printed chiffon maxi dress, $850
– Dries Van Noten – Paillette-embellished silk midi dress, $1,585
– Abadia – Paneled twill maxi dress, $965
– Simkhai – Acacia sleeveless dress, $495
– Alémais – Airlie printed linen minidress, $568
– Khaite – Pintucked silk-organza maxi dress, $2,600
– A.L.C. – Dip-dyed cotton halter maxi dress, $595
– Mara Hoffman – Sloan textured midi dress, $595
– Missoni – Knit maxi dress, $1,015
– J.Crew – Strapless sweater dress, $138
– Christopher Esber – Lace-trimmed crinkle dress, $1,200
– Totême – Sleeveless cotton midi dress, $290
– SIR – Wrapped silk halter midi dress, $420
– Tove – Ruched silk-satin maxi dress, $1,075
– H&M – Linen-blend shirtdress, $35
– Sea – Printed cotton-voile midi dress, $480
– Third Form – Hidden Gem tank maxi dress, $370
– Banana Republic – Open-stitch dress, $250
– La Ligne – Stretch-knit midi dress, $425
– Helsa – Faille colorblock dress, $298
– Ulla Johnson – Ruched printed maxi dress, $550
– Dôen – Polka-dot ruched dress, $348
– Zara – Fluid back knot dress, $40
– Staud – Pleated linen midi dress, $365
– Agua by Agua Bendita – Linen midi dress, $750
– Burberry – Silk-blend dress, $1,650
– Reformation – Analise knee-length dress, $248
– Aya Muse – Draped lamé minidress, $600
– La DoubleJ – Striped crochet midi dress, $650
– Bode – Cotton-linen crochet dress, $980
– Hannah Artwear – Tie-shoulder linen maxi dress, $365
– Loewe – Asymmetric printed dress, $1,600
– Diotima – Flounce-trim dress, $925
– Ciao Lucia – Printed linen midi dress, $395 (now $237)
– Bernadette – Gingham pleated halterneck mini dress, $760

Find your perfect summer dress below—effortless style guaranteed.