The itchy bug bites on my arm and the freckles popping up on my nose tell me summer is officially here. In the city, that means wearing as little as possible—but how short is too short? Enter the mini dress: this season’s unexpected hero that we’ll be wearing nonstop. On the Spring 2025 runways, this staple made a comeback with a fresh vibe—sexy (but not too much) and effortlessly chic.

### Vogue’s Top Mini Dresses:
The Airy Cotton Mini: Matteau’s cotton-poplin cami dress, $320
The Elegant Shift: Posse’s linen mini, $270
The Easy Linen: Banana Republic’s tie-front dress, $120
The Crochet Trim: Dôen’s ramie mini with crochet details, $250
The Tank Dress: Éterne’s “Carrie” dress, $290
The Pleated Mini: Sandy Liang’s Millie dress, $425
The Sporty Fit: Lululemon’s Align Nulu mini, $148
The Lace Slip: Massimo Dutti’s mini, $180
The Destination Dress: Missoni’s one-shoulder crochet-knit mini, $1,060

With the right cut and styling, a mini dress can transform for any occasion. At Chloé, bohemian minis paired with wrap sandals and layered jewelry felt carefree, while Alaïa’s all-white look kept it sleek and minimalist. Whether it’s vacations, parties, or even the office (with the right accessories), this is the summer go-to.

### Six Ways to Wear a Mini Dress

#### 1. Ultra-Minimalist
Take a cue from Alaïa—head-to-toe white makes a bold yet simple statement. Add shield sunglasses and a structured bag for extra polish.

Dress: Leset Margo, $100
Shoes: Khaite ballerina flats, $920
Sunglasses: Jacques Marie Mage aviators, $770
Bag: St. Agni origami shoulder bag, $468

#### 2. Destination Calling
A playful mini is a summer travel must. Missoni’s crochet-knit style transitions effortlessly from beach to dinner—just add jelly sandals and a mesh tote.

Dress: Missoni one-shoulder mini, $1,060
Shoes: Gap jelly flats, $50
Necklace: Lié Studio gold-plated chain, $440
Bag: The Row mini tote, $1,090

#### 3. Modern Boho
Channel boho vibes without going full festival. Pair Chloé’s floaty mini with sleek silver earrings and a raffia tote.

Dress: Chloé ruffled floral mini, $2,450
Sandals: A.Emery leather slides, $200
Earrings: Sophie Buhai onyx chandeliers, $2,700
Bag: Massimo Dutti raffia bucket, $290

#### 4. Carrie-Coded
No mini dress roundup is complete without a nod to Carrie Bradshaw. Éterne’s tank dress nails the look—style with kitten heels, a Gucci bag, and aviators.

Dress: Éterne “Carrie” dress, $290
Shoes: Madewell kitten-heel sandals, $118
Earrings: Jennifer Fisher mini hoops, $140
Bag: Gucci Horsebit top handle, $3,350

#### 5. A Touch of Prep
Preppy never goes out of style. A pleated mini with studded loafers and a satin headband keeps it polished.

Dress: Sandy Liang Millie dress, $425
Shoes: Bally studded loafers, $1,100
Bag: Jil Sander Cannolo shoulder bag, $1,999
Headband: Jennifer Behr silk-satin, $170

#### 6. Sporty-Chic
Lululemon’s buttery-soft mini works beyond the gym. Pair with chunky sneakers and ankle socks for a cool off-duty look.

Dress: Lululemon Align Nulu mini, $148
Sneakers: Loewe x On Cloudventure, $490
Socks: Sporty & Rich crew socks, $35
Bracelet: Mejuri boyfriend cuff, $198

For a relaxed weekend vibe, Coucou Intimates’ slip dresses are perfect—effortlessly sweet and chic.Here’s a more natural and fluent version of your text:

Outfit Idea: Pair Cou Cou Intimates’ crop cardigan ($88) and cami slip ($90) with The Row’s chic foam sandals ($620) and Kallmeyer’s spacious cottage tote ($595) for a stylish travel-ready look.

Shop More Mini Dresses:
– Nili Lotan – Palma lace-up jersey mini dress ($580)
– Massimo Dutti – Mini dress ($180)
– Agua by Agua Bendita – Mati Chinesis cotton mini dress ($650)
– Khaite – Pranta dress ($1,200)
– Banana Republic – Linen tie-front mini dress ($120)
– Aligne – Lyra linen mini dress ($185)
– Posse – Rio linen mini dress ($270)
– Matteau – Cami cotton-poplin mini dress ($320)
– J.Crew – Crochet-panel mini dress ($268)
– Staud – Beau gathered poplin mini dress ($292)
– Dôen – Almadia crochet-trimmed mini dress ($250)
– Alex Mill – Chloe dress ($195)
– Everlane – Organic Cotton tee dress ($68)
– Aflalo – Elide dress ($700)
– SIR – Thistle halter mini dress ($420)
– La DoubleJ – Mini Supremes swing dress ($790)
– Zara – Printed short dress ($100)
– Ciao Lucia – Virginie polka dot mini dress ($315, also $189 at Shopbop)

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