The strappy midis! The floral maxis! The sleeveless cover-ups! Revamping your wardrobe to incorporate the best summer dresses is arguably one of the most exciting parts of warm-weather dressing—and there’s no better time to start clearing some hangers for wardrobe essentials you’ll wear on repeat in the coming weeks and months.
We know, we know: Peak summer dressing is still a ways off, but plenty of cute and airy numbers have already hit retailers’ shelves, meaning your summer vibe shift can (and should) start now. First dibs on all the best styles and sizes? Say less.
Whether you want a slinky slip dress to wear to your stacked calendar of RSVPs, a lightweight shirtdress to make office dressing a breeze, or an ultra mini to pack with your beach essentials for your next vacation, these are the best summer dresses to shop now.
The Maxidress
Maxidresses for summer are what lug sole boots are for fall: nonnegotiable and a no-brainer for getting through the season in style. Its versatility knows no bounds, either—no matter the neckline or sleeve length, odds are you can tie on a belt, throw on a leather or denim jacket, and style with flats, raffia wedges, or platform sandals. Don’t sweat the length if it’s a little too long—there’s nothing quite like a floor-kissing hem to give you that main-character energy as you look both ways while crossing the street.
The Floral-Print Dress
