These Breezy Summer Dresses Were Made for the Worst Part of Summer
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Though most of us are likely enjoying the best parts of spring right now (gardens perking up, beautiful temperatures, and fresh produce, to say the least) we're all too aware that summer is right around the corner. Our Alabama-based editors know the struggle of summer heat all too well—and how long it lasts. Our top tip for the ladies: easy, breezy dresses.
Let's be honest: No one wants to wear pants in the summer. So put down the blouses (we know how cute they are, but they're just not practical). Summer is the season for dresses that are easy to throw on, allow for plenty of airflow, and, most importantly, don't show sweat stains. Another key factor: affordability. Sure, we'll splurge on a dress we can wear to an outdoor event in August, but you won't see us shelling out the big bucks for an everyday dress we'll run to the grocery store in on a Tuesday afternoon. Luckily for you, we've included both options here. So get those clicking fingers ready, girls.
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Sleeveless Sundress
Remember rickrack? It's coming back in the cutest way this summer with styles like this. Get the on-trend look for under $50 with this cute dress.
Sleeveless Sundress
amazon.com
$52.99
Amazon Essentials Supersoft Terry Racerback Maxi Dress
We love that this terry dress features a scoop-neck as opposed to the traditional high-neck, giving a more flattering style.
Amazon Essentials Supersoft Terry Racerback Maxi Dress
amazon.com
$33.20
Mini Dress with Flutter Sleeves
Take a closer look at this adorable dress and you'll notice that the fabric is actually seersucker, and not light blue, which makes it all the more swoon-worthy. It also comes in a navy-and-white seersucker as well as two floral patterns.
Mini Dress with Flutter Sleeves
walmart.com
$16.98
Long Sleeve Bohemian Midi Dress
This viral pajama dress is 100% everything it's hyped up to be. It's incredibly comfortable, easy to style, requires little-to-no steaming and ironing, and looks so much more expensive than it is.
Long Sleeve Bohemian Midi Dress
amazon.com
$36.99
AmazonTie-detail Dress
A gorgeous botanical print almost always makes a dress look more high-end, and this couldn't be more true with this tie-detail beauty.
Tie-detail Dress
hm.com
$19.99
Women's Tennis Dress
These athletic dresses are a wardrobe essential as far as I'm concerned. I wore mine weekly last year. It's so easy to throw on and is just as comfy as shorts and a t shirt but so much nicer looking. It can also be dressed up with cute sandals and a jean jacket.
Women's Tennis Dress
amazon.com
$37.99
Sleeveless Striped T Shirt Dress
As comfy as your go-to T-shirt dress, but twice as flattering with a tied waist and striped pattern. Oh, and it has pockets.
Sleeveless Striped T Shirt Dress
amazon.com
$33.99
AmazonCutout Poplin Dress with Puff Sleeves
The cutout detail on this dress isn't just flattering, it also allows the tiniest bit of breeze to flow through. And that's something we can all appreciate on a July day.
Cutout Poplin Dress with Puff Sleeves
walmart.com
$30.00
V-Neck Ladies Dress
The sleeve detailing on this casually elegant dress makes it perfectly acceptable for work and other similar events.
V-Neck Ladies Dress
amazon.com
$28.98
AmazonFree Assembly Sleeveless Square Neck Eyelet Midi Dress
The combination of the square-neck, a-line silhouette, and eyelet fabric make this midi dress absolutely next level adorable.
Free Assembly Sleeveless Square Neck Eyelet Midi Dress
walmart.com
$36.00
Casual T-Shirt Dress
This one lives up to its name—it's 100% as comfortable as your favorite lived-in t-shirt.
Casual T-Shirt Dress
amazon.com
$38.99
Amazon3/4-Sleeve Tiered Ruffle Midi Dress
Ree Drummond can do no wrong, especially when it comes to her adorable clothing line at Walmart. Example: this flowy green dress that looks just as cute as it is comfy!
3/4-Sleeve Tiered Ruffle Midi Dress
walmart.com
$34.99
Tiered Dress with Tassels
Chambray is one of our favorite fabrics because it is truly the most forgiving. Wrinkles, sweat stains, areas you may want to cover: none are a problem with this dress.
Tiered Dress with Tassels
walmart.com
$28.00
Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress
Meet the outfit you'll turn to time and time again this summer. With a smocked top and tiered bottom, this dress isn't just forgiving but also incredibly breezy and lightweight. Pair it with a jean jacket and sneakers for the farmer's market or wedges and a cute handbag for date night!
Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress
amazon.com
$45.98
AmazonSleeveless Woven Shirt Dress
This editor owned and loved button-down dress is perfect for the office. If you get a little chilly at work, pair it with a cardigan or jacket!
Sleeveless Woven Shirt Dress
amazon.com
$27.50
AmazonSwiss Dot Mini Dress
And if you prefer the Swiss dot look for a more daytime-ready look, then snag this adorable and flowy mini dress.
Swiss Dot Mini Dress
amazon.com
$42.99
Cotton Belted Shirtdress with Long Sleeves
It's never a bad day to wear a button-down shirt dress like this one. We love the added belt to make the dress's silhouette a little more flattering. It also comes in red-and-white striped, chambray, and white.
Cotton Belted Shirtdress with Long Sleeves
walmart.com
$28.00
Side Tie Tank Dress with Rouching
Get ready to stun at your next wedding or event with this midi-length dress. The hemline and neck might be conservative, but the way it highlights your curves is sure to garner attention.
Side Tie Tank Dress with Rouching
walmart.com
$17.15
Casual Sleeveless Swing Dress
Sleeveless and swing dress are three of our favorite words in the summer. This adorable number comes in tons of color options and it has pockets.
Casual Sleeveless Swing Dress
amazon.com
$36.99
Collared Shirt Dress
You could easily fool us into thinking this on-trend silhouette came from a much more expensive store than Amazon. It's also incredibly breezy and forgiving!
Collared Shirt Dress
amazon.com
$36.99
Women's Shirt Dress
Preppy style, but on a budget. This flowy and forgiving dress can easily be thrown on and paired with some wedges and cute jewelry for a night out.
Women's Shirt Dress
amazon.com
$29.99
Split Neck Sleeveless A-Line Dress
If you work in an office setting, then you know the struggle to find dresses that are appropriate for work, keep you warm inside, and allow for a breeze when you're out. Pair this sleeveless dress with a jacket or cardigan for an in-office look and ditch it when you're outside.
Split Neck Sleeveless A-Line Dress
amazon.com
$29.99
AmazonBlue Floret Bubble Sleeve Mini Dress
The whimsical style of this mini dress is a great dupe for the $500 Rhode Ella dress. It shares a pleated a-line bottom half and bubble sleeves but is a fraction of the price—and just as cute! This one can run a hair short, so I recommend sizing up. Since it's already an oversized dress, you won't lose much shape and will gain about an inch on the hemline.
Blue Floret Bubble Sleeve Mini Dress
amazon.com
$55.90
AmazonSleeveless V-neck Stretch Cotton Polo Casual Dress
Coastal grandmother style on a budget. In case you hadn't heard, Breton stripes are back and better than ever.
Sleeveless V-neck Stretch Cotton Polo Casual Dress
amazon.com
$72.46
AmazonEmbroidery Maxi Dress
This incredibly flattering eyelet dress comes in so many different colors and is perfect for any dressed-up summer occasion.
Embroidery Maxi Dress
amazon.com
$33.99
AmazonShift Dress
We're sure you've caught on by now, but in case you haven't: ruffles and tiers and very on-trend at the moment.
Shift Dress
amazon.com
$36.98
AmazonBrit Tiered Ankle Maxi Tent Dress
In case you haven't noticed, tiered dresses are very in-style this year. This maxi one couldn't be easier to wear if it tried.
Brit Tiered Ankle Maxi Tent Dress
amazon.com
$59.90
AmazonFreezer III Dress
As you might be able to tell from the name, this dress is made from sweat-wicking fabric that's SPF 30 to keep you sunburn and sweat-free all day long.
Freezer III Dress
amazon.com
$41.25
AmazonWrap Dress
The print options are endless when it comes to this flowy wrap dress.
Wrap Dress
amazon.com
$35.98
AmazonSquare Neck Midi Dress
If anyone asks you where you got this beauty, we give you full permission to say somewhere much more expensive than Amazon.
Square Neck Midi Dress
amazon.com
$49.99
AmazonJersey Relaxed-Fit Swing Dress
Few things are as easy to throw on than a swing dress. Pair them with casual sneakers or dress them up with a jean jacket.
Jersey Relaxed-Fit Swing Dress
amazon.com
$8.70
AmazonCotton Plaid Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
This grandmillenial style dress has gone viral in the last few weeks and it's easy to see why: it's cute and it's under $40.
Cotton Plaid Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
amazon.com
$36.99
AmazonRuffled Sleeve Vintage Check Dress
It's no secret that we're big fans of gingham. This adorable frock is belted to give a defined waist and has ruffled sleeves for a feminine edge.
Ruffled Sleeve Vintage Check Dress
amazon.com
$33.99
AmazonTie Front Button Down Swing Dress
This dress comes in a whopping 19 prints, so you're sure to find one that's totally your style.
Tie Front Button Down Swing Dress
amazon.com
$38.99
AmazonFloral Print V Neck Dress
For work, for date night, for a casual wedding—the options are endless for this gorgeous dress.
Floral Print V Neck Dress
amazon.com
$44.99
AmazonPolka Dot Ruffles Midi Dress
Trust me, this maxi dress will be your go-to through the spring and summer. Pair it with a cute jacket and some mules for an office-ready look or wear it around the house—it's as effortless as possible.
Polka Dot Ruffles Midi Dress
amazon.com
$28.99
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