31 Stylish Summer Dresses For A Pants-Free Season

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A smocked bodycon dress with tiers that'll rival the decadent wedding cake at the fabulous affair you're planning to attend next month.
A dress you'll find yourself daydreaming about, thanks to its fabulous puff sleeves and ruffled hem. Reviewers praise it for being comfy, stretchy, making a fantastic option for pregnancy and beyond!
A pleated off-the-shoulder dress featuring a lovely lightweight chiffon material — you'll feel like you're floating whether you wear it to see some freshly bloomed cherry blossoms or to one of the 20 baby showers you have on your calendar.
A maxi dress with boho vibes and a dainty lil' ribbon bow that'll give off the impression you *totally* have always known how to dress nicely. No need to give anyone the satisfaction of knowing the truth is you rely on these BuzzFeed lists to guide the way.
A one-shouldered beauty with a flowing tiered skirt you can count on to make you look picture-perfect when you pose for a pic holding your first Aperol Spritz of the season.
A pretty pleated option that'll have you singing, "I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste," a la Sabrina Carpenter when you catch your reflection in your floor-length mirror.
A darling dress you'd likely find pictured when Googling the phrase "tea party attire." It has everything you'd want in a springtime dress: puffy sleeves, a delicate bow to tie in the back, a chic square neckline, and POCKETS.
A mini dress with playful puffy sleeves you'll want to snag in every style and then promptly make a bunch of brunch plans so you can show each one off.
A one-shouldered dress featuring a ruffled accent that'll certainly steal the show — you know that moment in a rom-com when the lead makes her big debut and slowly walks down a grand staircase? This is THE dress for that moment.
A faux-wrap midi you won't be able to resist adding to your cart after you envision yourself slipping into it, packing a picture-perfect picnic basket, and surprising your partner with the cutest day date.
A tie-back mini dress with lantern sleeves you can count on to help you find "True Love" or, at the very least, someone who has as many lovable layers as Shrek. (Ogres are like onions, in case you've forgotten.)
A darling halter option you'll likely want in a variety of the 36 (!!!) fabulous prints it's available in — good luck trying not to twirl everywhere you go in this beauty.
A mini shirtdress, so even if you don't have a green thumb, you can show off some flowers all spring. This lil' number gives the polished vibes of Meghan Markle's go-to white top while paying homage to her gardening skills — someone send her the link, OK?
A form-fitting floral number for anyone who knows dressing and feeling like a garden fairy doesn't always have to mean wearing a flouncy, twirly gown.
A square-neck balloon-sleeve dress tons of reviewers have worn during some of the most memorable moments of their lives — baby showers, engagements, weddings, graduation, The Eras Tour, Walt Disney World, Top Golf. (The important things!)
An iconic Hill House Home Nap Dress you've likely been debating treating yourself to forever. Take this as your sign to doooooo iiiiiiit! Not to mention I own *literally* 12 of them in different colors/prints 😅 and wore them before/during/and after pregnancy. These dresses are my absolute favorite thing to wear!
An open-back beauty you'll feel absolutely elegant in whether you wear it to a dinner date or for a stroll on the beach. The ruffles at the bottom are simply *everything*.
A gauzy tiered dress for anyone who agrees that pants should be illegal from June through Labor Day — it's just to damn hot to wear anything other than this easy-to-style piece!
A TikTok-famous maxi dress reviewers say fit similarly to the popular Skims dress. It's the basic maxi bodycon number you've been on the hunt for — and it's saying "Honey, I'm home!)
A cutout dress with a slit that'll show off all your ~curves and all your edges~ and help you snag that hot waiter you've had your eye on all summer (or at the very least, hopefully earn you some free appetizers).
A loose-fitting maxi dress so versatile, you'll easily be able to rock it at brunch or at the beach regardless of how hot the weather forecast is lookin'.
A flowy midi dress starring puff sleeves, a ruffled hemline, and a bow at the back that'll make you feel like running through a field of dandelions while singing "I want adventure in the greaaaaat wide somewheeeeeeere!" a la Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
A button-up shirtdress that'll make you look extremely put together even if in reality you've already dropped your coffee immediately after buying it and locked yourself out of your apartment.
A flirty dress with a tie front and spaghetti straps you'll love so much that you'll want it in every single color. Stock up, buddy!
A wrap dress that'll have you looking so ~chill~ no one will think twice about the fact you scored this dress on Amazon for less than $60 when they catch a glimpse of you struttin' your stuff.
A vintage-style button-down dress, a must-have if you've always loved the glamorous way royals looked decades ago while touring through countries all over the globe.
A scoop neck denim mini dress that'll look just as chic whether you wear it to an outing with the girls or for a loooong stroll around CVS. (There's no shame in stocking up on shampoo and all of your other essentials in the middle of a hot summer day!)
A pastel maxi dress with puffy sleeves that'll make you feel like you're the lead in a classic fairytale that starts with "Once upon a time there was a fabulously dressed maiden."
A cami dress with darling tie straps you can pull on at a moment's notice when your friends decide it is an absolute necessity, you all gather for Happy Hour immediately.
A mini dress because, obviously, your closet will demand you add some new florals into the mix now that the weather is cooperating. This one is casual, cinched, and will look fabulous with your fave pair of sandals.
And a cotton maxi dress to add a literal *twist* to your typical style — it has princess-like puff sleeves, a romantic sweetheart neckline, and a bow tie top that'll totally seal the deal and make you want to add it to your cart in every color.