6 One-and-Done Summer Dresses That You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere

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Published Jul 11, 2019

Let’s count the many reasons why dresses are your summer wardrobe heroes: They keep you feeling cool when the weather is anything but. They make it possible to pack light. And they make coordinating an outfit as easy as grabbing a pair of shoes. Here, six essential frocks that will take you from the beach to dinner and everywhere in between.

LuLu’s

Fruity Print Dress

Just looking at this dress makes us feel refreshed. This one will take you from the farmer’s market to the vineyard to sunset cocktails at Sag Harbor’s American Hotel.

LuLu’s ($54)

Madewell

Linen Mini

Cool and crisp with a flattering A-line shape, this linen dress is what summer dreams are made of. Did we mention the pockets?

Madewell ($110)

Amour Vert

Midi Dress

An effortless midi is a vacation must. This one features a high-low design and ruffle details at the waist to give it just enough oomph to make you feel put together.

Amour Vert ($228)

Anthropologie

Floral Wrap

An always-flattering wrap dress is a year-round staple. Make it summery with a botanical print and bit of flounce.

Yumi Kim ($188)

Nordstrom

Striped Shirtdress

You can’t go wrong with nautical stripes, especially in a breezy linen blend and laid-back drawstring silhouette.

Rails ($178)

Sezane

Eyelet Maxi Dress

This white eyelet number has us daydreaming of the French countryside. Pair it with a pair of strappy sandals for a look that’s equal parts polished and carefree.

Sézane ($200)

Bridget Shirvell

Freelance PureWow Editor

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