10 Dress Trends: Veronica Beard linen dress | Gucci sweater | Sandals | Raffia bag
The Top 10 Dress Trends To Try This Summer ☀️
It’s dress season, and every year around this time, the selection is at its all-time best. Right now, stores are packed with beautiful dresses for any occasion. This week, I took a poll on Instagram, where I asked the question “What outfits are you looking for?” Over 350 of you answered (!!) and after scrolling through all the comments, I quickly realized dresses are the answer to pretty much everything! Whether you’re attending a wedding, graduation, cocktail party, or just going on vacation, there’s one for every occasion.
Today’s post is a summer dress edit, and I’m sharing with you the 10 best dresses you could wear for every occasion this season and beyond. Since I have my own events coming up, I’m always doing “blog research” in order to help all of us narrow down the choices. Below you’ll find everything from vacation dresses to pretty cotton florals to everyday casual to a classic LWD. Read on to learn more about the top dress trends of the summer, plus see a little style board inspo. I hope you find something you love! Have fun at all your events 🥂
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#1 It’s Wedding Dress Season
Left: Tuckernuck feathers dress | Pearl bag | Sandals | Right: ALC dress | Earrings | Clutch | Gold sandals
Hands down, this was the number one category everyone is looking for, based on my Instagram poll this past week! Whether you’re attending a wedding or happen to be the mother of the bride/groom, here are a few dresses I found that will work perfectly. Try the new beautiful Tuckernuck feathers one above for a black tie wedding guest dress, it’s so beautiful.
Other options to consider:
ALC has beautiful options – look at this and this
The Renzo dress is pretty much perfect, it’s available in black or a dark navy. I find it to run TTS
Love this Sachin & Babi one (more sizes here) and this Eliza J one that’s under $200 for full length options or this Mac Duggal one for a midi
I rounded 10 more in this LTK post here if you need more inspo
#2 Polka dots
Zimmermann dress | Alaia bag | Sandals
Lately, this classic print is showing up everywhere, and if you love polka dots, now’s your chance!
#3 Daytime Dresses: perfect for lunches or graduations
Left: Anthropologie dress | Sandals | Dior bag | Right: Pink dress | Espadrilles | Cardigan | Earrings | Clutch
A daytime dress will make it easy to get ready for any upcoming events you might be attending. You’ll feel dressed up, but not too dressed up, and they work with lower heeled sandals or taller ones. Switch up your accessories depending on where you’re going! This dress trends is here to stay.
Other options to consider
Cinq a Sept faves – use code SUSIE15 for 15% off: This denim midi dress, this floral cotton and this khaki one
Veronica Beard — the navy one I’m wearing in the cover photo and this printed floral one
#4 LWD
Cinq a Sept dress | Pamela Munson raffia clutch | Sandals
As we move from spring to summer wear, we transition from the LBD (little black dress) to the LWD (little white dress). Pretty, versatile and easy, you might consider having two or three in your rotation.
#5 Everyday Casual Dresses
Left: Staud dress | Dior Book tote | Sandals | Right: Denim dress | White sweater | Sandals | Chloe tote | Necklace
Casual dresses you can wear with flat sandals and straw totes are the perfect warm weather uniform. Consider wearing the Wacoal Body Base shorts under all your dresses — you’ll feel better, especially if the wind catches you 😉 You can check out other F&E faves here.
Other options to consider
Quince has a great selection of linen dress like this midi smocked dress and this sleeveless dress – both look so cute with a sweater over your shoulders
Loving the silhouette on this new Cinq a Sept dress – looks so flattering!
Doen is still on my radar as the brand of the summer! Check out this dress and this dress
#6 Pink Dresses
Self Portrait (more sizes here) | Dior bag | Sandals
Pink is a major trend this season, and right now there are many pretty options
#7 The Best Vacation Dresses
Left: Alemais dress | Dior bag | Sandals | Right: Farm Rio dress | Bag | Sandals | Hat | Perfume
Farm Rio is a favorite brand that everyone loves, both here and in Europe. Talk about fun and happy prints! And, they’re well-priced and offer many different styles. While doing some blog research at Nordstrom the other day, I got the inside scoop that these dresses are selling out … understandably. Consider this longer style, as well as this shorter pink one.
Other options to consider
This one looks like Alemais but for a fraction of the price
Speakng of Alemais, this is a new favorite brand — check out this pretty pink one and this one too. Anthropologie has a great selection here
I love the new arrivals from Quince and this bright one would look great on vacay with gold sandals and beachy jewelry
#8 Slipdresses
$89 Quince slipdress | Cashmere sweater over shoulders | Sandals | Dior bag
Slipdresses are a wardrobe essential, and both Vince and Quince make some of the best ones out there!
#9 Linen Dresses: Ideal for Summer
Left: Quince dress | Quince sweater | Sandals | Tote | Right: Denim jacket | J.Crew dress | VB bag | Schutz sandals | Sunglasses
If you’re looking for a stylish dress option to wear in warmer weather, I highly recommend linen. Keep in mind, they don’t have to be perfectly ironed! As a matter of fact, I think they look better when they’re a little more relaxed. Quince makes some of the best ones, and they’re under $100. See below for more favorites.
Other options to consider
J.Crew has great options right now — look at this one and this one
Staud is favorite brand, check out this maxi style and this dress by TWP
Frank & Eileen has the best ones, like this best-selling Mary dress and this longer Rory style
#10 LBD
Left: Veronica Beard | Prada bag | Sandals | Right: ALC Renzo (on sale) | Gucci bag | Sandals
Everyone needs an LBD or two, and how pretty is this well-priced one by Eliza J? Take a look at all these bestsellers below … everyone loves them!
Don’t forget your undergarments!
It’s smart to have a few lingerie options on hand so you’ll be prepared when you find the perfect dress. I can’t say enough about the Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra — it’s a stylist favorite. Sometimes you need another option, and Nippies are surprisingly good! If you place them lower on your breast and then pull them up and stick the top part, you actually get a little lift (not like a regular bra, but workable, depending on your size and body shape). For shapewear options, I usually prefer these Spanx shorts for tummy control, or these Wacoal shorts for flowy dresses — they are essentials at this point!
Thank you for reading xx
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