These Chic Striped Dresses Belong in Your Summer Rotation
If there's one 'It' pattern of summer 2025, it has to be stripes. Sure, animal print, polka dots, gingham, and florals are having their warm-weather moments too, but nothing says summer quite like a striped ensemble. Maybe it's the beach umbrellas of the Mediterranean, the nautical uniforms of sailors, or the varsity stripes of summer sportswear. Whatever the inspiration, stripes—in every color combination and size—are here for the summer to mix, match, and style to suit your needs.
To get you ready for the summer, we've rounded up the best striped dresses to shop now—whether you're city-dwelling or vacationing (flights to the Riviera not included). See our favorites below.
Proenza Schouler's multi-striped dress from its spring/summer 2025 runway is the perfect combination of nautical and sporty, though the long, flowy silhouette makes it impractical for either category. Still, it's an ideal choice for a garden, yacht, or beach party
The perfect dress for the beach or a beach club, Posse's pocketed striped mini is the ultimate cute summer 'fit.
Whether you wear it as a cover-up or a minidress, Anemos has you covered from beach to bar. We're also loving the men's shirting-as-a-minidress trend!
If you're into the yellow trend for summer—even if this one leans more mustard than butter yellow—this Simon Miller mini is a great option, and the vertical stripes are especially flattering. It also comes in green and blue stripes, if yellow isn't your thing.
For a long-sleeve striped option, Sir The Label will keep you covered for cool waterside nights or thoroughly air-conditioned resorts.
We had to throw some diagonal stripes into the mix, of course. This baby blue and white combo will take you from downtown gallery to rooftop pool in no time.
Posse's striped dresses are so good, we had to include a second one. This strapless midi is the elevated older sister of our favorite red mini. With its bold black-and-white mega stripes, it's perfect for elegant brunches and evening adventures.
No one does stripes quite like Christopher John Rogers. With bold color pairings and ultra-flattering silhouettes, his dresses—especially this orange-and-purple striped one—are standout additions to any wardrobe, anywhere.
A maxi knit polo dress in baby blue, butter yellow, and evergreen? Say less. Whether you're summering in Nantucket or have more European plans in mind, consider this dress a must-pack essential.
Simkhai's collared, long-sleeve nano-stripe mini is perfect for lunch, whether you're in East Hampton or Biarritz.
Style J.Crew's striped midi dress with flat sandals or sneakers for summer errands, or dress it up with metallic heels and a chic handbag for an outdoor happy hour.
Ramy Brook's black-and-white striped halter dress is perfect for an elevated evening in the city or dinner at the resort bar.
Zankov is another brand that does stripes right. This knit dress features strategic striping designed to flatter any body.
The fringe trim on The Elder Statesman's red-and-black vertical striped midi dress practically begs to be worn on the beach—and we have no choice but to oblige.
Diotima is a must-have brand—not just for summer, but for life. And right now, the striped crochet sweater dress is exactly what your wardrobe needs.
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