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Kick It Back With The Best Casual Poolside Dresses

Poolside or not, casual poolside dresses are a must-have for the summer season. While these pieces work great for kicking it back, they’re also the best pieces to lounge in all season long. From staying cozy at home to running errands throughout the week, the summer calls for cool, effortless dresses that you don’t have to worry about. Luckily for you, the market is saturated in all the hottest casual poolside dresses you can dream of. And with many from your favorite designers, you can feel just as confident as these pieces will make you look fabulous. Even the most casual dresses have the power to make a major impact to your wardrobe and these are no different! Each designer piece carries its own unique flair worth experiencing, and this summer—they’re all coming in hot.

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ENDLESS SUMMER New In Town Midi Dress

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ANTHROPOLOGIE The Peregrine Midi Dress

Keep It Short & Sweet

You’re likely to find many of the casual poolside dresses to be short and sweet. While this isn’t unlikely to see in the summertime, you’ll also want to take advantage of all the options on the market. With so many to choose from, making a decision on your favorite won’t be so short and sweet after all. However, with the ENDLESS SUMMER Tahiti Mini Dress and the FREEPEOPLE Undone Lace Mini Dress available, getting your hands on some of the best is surely possible. Paired with some sandals, a bikini underneath, or even a pair of sneakers for an on-the-go look, you can turn these two pieces into anything you wish. The best part about casual poolside dresses isn’t just that they’re versatile, but they make casual look the utmost fashionable.

  • ALTUZARRA ‘Brigitte’ Dress

    $3,995
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Red Casey Maxi Dress

    $279
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Emmaline Maxi Dress

    $289
  • EN SAISON Polka Dot A-Line Dress

    $138
  • LOVERS + FRIENDS Hattie Gown

    $298
  • FREE-EST Santa Luz Maxi Dress

    $98
  • MAC DUGGAL Flutter-Sleeve V-Neck Maxi Dress

    $598
  • ADRIANNA PAPELL Pleated Floral One-Shoulder Chiffon Gown

    $199
  • MICHAEL COSTELLO X Revolve Oleksandra Gown

    $368

Long Poolside Dresses That Make A Statement

Just because you’re sitting poolside doesn’t mean you have to settle for bottom-tier casual poolside dresses. Sure coverups and basic slips exist for the summer, but with so much style to experience, it only makes sense to shoot for the stars. This year, poolside fashion is taking the next step and bringing us all the extravagance we need. While casual isn’t known for being the most fabulous, these two dresses certainly are. The FREEPEOPLE Golden Hour Maxi Dress and the ENDLESS SUMMER New In Town Midi Dress are our favorites for the season for a good reason. Light, versatile and fresh, you can really make a statement even with the simplest pieces. Sometimes stepping into your power doesn’t have to take too much energy and this dress proves just that.

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FREEPEOPLE Undone Lace Mini Dress

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