14 Lightweight Dresses You Can Wear During the Hottest Summer Days

A Shirtdress: Gap Big Shirt Dress

You can’t go wrong with a classic shirtdress. We like that this Gap Big Shirt Dress ($60, originally $80) can be belted.

A Dress Under $50: Old Navy Waist-Defined Puff-Sleeve Cotton-Poplin Side-Cutout Mini Dress

Looking for an easy summer dress that’s affordable and adorable? Pick up this comfortable navy Old Navy Waist-Defined Puff-Sleeve Cotton-Poplin Side-Cutout Mini Dress ($35) before it inevitably sells out.

A Dress With a Keyhole Neckline: 1. State Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

This 1. State Puff Sleeve Mini Dress ($109) is a great dress to have in your arsenal. It’s comfortable, sexy, and can be dressed up or down. Wear it with strappy heels or sleek white sneakers.

A Modern Slip Dress: Zara Ring Trim Slip Dress

This Zara Ring Trim Slip Dress ($50) is a 2022 take on a slip dress. We love the pool blue and the sexy strappy back.

A Linen Dress: Reformation Irwin Linen Dress

This white linen Reformation Irwin Linen Dress ($248) is a classic. The back is almost completely open, which makes the lightweight dress feel even more breezy.

A Dress With Sleeves: Rhode Pia Dress

This Rhode Pia Dress ($445) has statement sleeves we love. Plus, the silhouette is easy to be dressed up or down, and it’s made of a lightweight material that’s ideal for hot beach days.

A Convertible Dress: Endless Summer Turning Up the Temperature Maxi

We’re obsessed with this versatile Endless Summer Turning Up the Temperature Maxi ($118). It’s perfect for the beach or a weekend hangout with friends.

A Patterned Dress: Poupette St Barth Mae Mini Dress

Dreaming of the Caribbean Sea? Us too. With this Poupette St Barth Mae Mini Dress ($290), we’re practically halfway there.

A Black Dress: J.Crew Side-cutout Cotton Poplin Dress

This J.Crew Side-cutout Cotton Poplin Dress ($110, originally $148) is an elevated way to do cutouts. It’s also on sale, which we love.

An Off the Shoulder Dress: Forever 21 Floral Print Mini Dress

If you want a dependable dress that you know will look good, this Floral Print Mini Dress ($21, originally $30) is a great option. Its smocked waist, self-tie closure, and peasant sleeves are comfortable, cute, and flattering.

A Dress With Pockets: Anthropologie Somerset Maxi Dress

This Anthropologie Somerset Maxi Dress ($168) is a great pick for an outdoor wedding. It’s also a good option for a rehearsal dinner or postwedding brunch, all depending on how you style it.

A Printed Dress: Old Navy Sleeveless Waist-Defined Embroidered Clip-Dot Maxi Dress

When we think of summer, we think of a long, breezy, printed dress. That sounds just like this Old Navy Sleeveless Waist-Defined Embroidered Clip-Dot Maxi Dress ($50).

A Backless Dress: Endless Summer Taking Sides Maxi

This Endless Summer Taking Sides Maxi ($118) looks like a classic midi dress from the front, but the back tells a different story. It’s open, strappy, and so sexy.

A White Dress: Farm Rio Flower A-Line Cotton Minidress

When we think of summer, we think of white dresses. We’re loving this pretty Farm Rio Flower A-Line Cotton Minidress ($160).

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