We are nearing “wear a dress every day” season as far as I am concerned. As I do this part of every summer, I am putting my collection of dresses to work of late following a variety of trips where I had a few with me that I needed to really work to change up how they were styled via my collection of accessories.
Summer Dresses
With summer weather settling in, I wanted to round up a bunch of my go-to dresses from both this summer and summers past. In fact, I’ve been throwing on lots of linen dresses and my collection of midi dresses in other lightweight fabrics and summer florals. My collection of dresses isn’t huge (I don’t have the closet space!) so I am thoughtful about those I add, those I rewear a lot and those I decide to retire.
Read on for the dresses I can’t stop wearing this season! In addition, I went ahead and shopped at my favorite online retailers and rounded up a variety of styles I am loving right now if you’d like me to hold your hand virtually while shopping! Every style, every budget.
The dresses I can’t stop wearing:
My favorite dress of last summer that I haven’t stopped telling you guys about!
Loved the black so much I bought the white, too. Size L. The details on this dress are so special and it made me fall in love with the whole new-to-me-brand.
This new style from the brand is next on my wish list.
Related: My Summer Wish List
This ladylike midi dress with the best full skirt.
I wore my white version so much the last two summers I just bought it in black as seen above. Size 8.
And if you’d prefer a sleeve – they also have this version. (Which I own in black!)
*The* Amazon dress.
I also like to pair it with this designer belt to dress it up.
This slinky slip dress (8).
I also have a similar style from Amazon in size L.
Sezane Dorotha Dress
I love a feminine bow-shoulder dress and this one has smocking at the back and a slit that isn’t *too* high.
I also own the Dorotha Dress in black! I wore it when I hosted an event at the Sézane store in New York City earlier this year.
Wearing an 8.
Sezane Rosella Dress
This flattering linen dress with a square neckline and subtle slit is the perfect summer silhouette.
Sezane Caprice Dress
Sézane does eyelet so well and I adore this fun and flouncy mini dress with a full skirt. I sized up two sizes to a 10 so it was a bit roomier in the chest.
*The* Nap Dress.
In fact, I reach for mine on the “I can’t think about what to wear in this heat” kinda days.
Jenni Kayne Rove Dress
This dress is a dream. It’s got a flattering fit, pockets and a sleek silhouette. It was originally called the Rhode dress when I first purchased it and the fabric had some texture and a lived in feel.
Now it is called the Rove dress and comes in a silkier fabric with the same silhouette.
I own the M and the L in the newer fabrics. I own it in three colors now! Use code MEGHANDONO15 for 15% off your JK order.
Blair Dress
The ideal summer linen shift dress. Simple, chic and easy to style.
Wearing the M.
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Abercrombie has a similar style.
Garden Dress
I love the classic gingham pattern of this seersucker maxi dress. The ideal summertime dress.
Wearing a M.
Seen styled with the Jenni Kayne Finley Cardigan which is my favorite for over the shoulder styling. It is rather shrunken in style so I sized up to an XL.
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Rio Slip Dress
The Rio Slip Dress boasts a slight v-neck, stylized seams, a super-soft silk fabric and an effortless drape that makes it deal for dressing up or dressing down. Wearing a M.
I also own the pretty Riviera Slip Dress in a worn linen in Navy but haven’t photographed it yet. It’s another good dress to dress up or dress down. I own the M.
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This 90s inspired linen shift from J.Crew (size 8)
On sale for under $200 and this darling Madewell tote.
This beautiful midi dress from J.Crew (size 8).
This throw on and go linen maxi dress from Dissh.
Size 8.
This stunning lace maxi dress by Waimari (size L). Perfect for summer wedding season.
Available in white, also.
This LaLigne dress with the prettiest lace inlay detail. Size 8. Use code MEGHAND10 for 10% off your first LaLigne order.
This fun embellished mini dress by Waimari (size L).
The midi version is beautiful, too.
This beautiful floral midi dress (size 6).
This strappy and stretchy linen blend midi dress from Theory. Size 8.
This beautiful pleated dress (size 8).
J.Crew Elena Shirtdress
How perfect is this midi shirt dress? The full skirt had me adding it to my cart immediately. It’s a perfect lightweight cotton so I know it’ll get use all through summer. The white is a bit sheer so I am wearing a slip underneath. Wearing a size 6.
This gorgeous column dress. Size 8. Use code MEGHAND10 for 10% off your first LaLigne order.
This Waimari dress (size L)
The perfect shirtdress from Tuckernuck (size L).
This athleisure dress from Vuori.
Size L.
This laid back crochet dress from Amazon.
Size M.
This great knit dress from Amazon.
Size L. I love it for days you just can’t pick out an outfit in the summer.
This cute linen mini perfect for hot summer days.
Also comes in white! Size 6.
Abercrombie has a super similar style as well with a great open back feature.
This ladylike dress from Hill House. Wearing a L.
This slinky Everlane dress for summer evenings.
I have size M.
This easy, breezy throw on and go dress from Amazon.
Size M.
Shop My Dress Collection
See even more of what I’m wearing from closet this summer.
I’ve also scoured the web for other great dresses for the season and wanted to share those I am personally eyeing buying and also others from some of my favorite retailers. I did so at a variety of price points as well.
So many good pieces out there right now!
More Dresses for Summer
What dresses are you loving right now? Looking for wedding guest dresses specifically for summer events? Don’t miss my Dresses to Wear to Summer Weddings guide.
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[Wearing above: Staud Dress – 8;Hermes Sandals; Paris/64 Bag Isabel Marant Belt – M]
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Thank you for this round-up! Would you kindly share the slip dress you wear under the Eileen Fisher dress (and I think you’ve mentioned under the Nap Dresses as well)? I looked on your LTK and couldn’t find it. Thank you!
Here you go! https://amzn.to/3SxyBVz My closet can always be found here: https://witwhimsy.com/shop/meghans-favorites/
Thank you! And I’ll be sure to check the closet link first next time. 🙂
So appreciate your thoughtful wardrobe recommendations Meghan – especially sizing advice! I’m currently debating the J Crew Elena shirtdress vs. the Tnuck Chloe shirtdress, both in black, and wonder what you think re:fabric: I’m honestly a bit shocked that the Chloe dress is about 2x the price (I’m shopping in Canadian dollars) but 80% polyester (Elena = 100% cotton). Ordinarily I wouldn’t go for synthetic at all, especially not at that price…and it seems that you tend to favour natural fibres more often too. Can you weigh in on your sense of the fabrics? (Chloe silhouette is perhaps a bit more elevated vs Elena more everyday … maybe changing out J Crew’s buttons for gold / silver would make it look higher-end…?)
I think the Chloe is much dressier! The Elena is far more casual and not as tailored. So really depends how you plan to wear and style it! The Chloe fabric has a nice weight to it.
Thanks!