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Beautifully Simple Summer Dresses For A Classic Sunshine Closet

As much as we adore colorful, printed dresses for summer, there’s just something so classic and beautiful about simple summer dresses. Whether it’s a timeless white sundress, a must-have LBD, or a throw-on midi with a subtle pop of color. Your closet will always benefit from the effortless style of these chic designer dresses. So, if you’re currently on the lookout for new pieces for the sunshine season, we have your back. Red Valentino, Philosophy Di Lorenzo, Sleeper, Anthropologie, and more, have the most coveted designs imaginable. Each and every dress in our new edit, therefore, will instantly elevate your warm-weather lineup. From garden parties to sunny weekend brunches and everything in between. We have your go-to dress looks covered.

Simple Summer Dresses For Your Off Duty Plans

These stunning yet simple summer dresses are everything you need to look effortlessly amazing on your days off. What’s more, they’re wonderfully versatile meaning you can style them exactly how you need to, depending on your plans for the day. Take the Soul Godet-insert dress by Mes Demoiselles for example. This dusky pink midi is instantly striking thanks to its undeniably pretty colorway and figure-skimming shape. It also slips on with ease and has a classic V back and neckline giving shape to the top. We recommend flats. minimal accessories and delicate gold jewelry to emphasize the pink hue and embrace the chic simplicity of this beautiful dress.

 

Without question, we all need a pretty white dress on hand when summer arrives. Our pick for this year? The Lace-up cotton poplin midi by Philosophy Di Lorenzo. Its wide shoulder straps are absolutely stunning. Meanwhile, the lace-up bodice is a dream when it comes to highlighting your waist and creating a coveted hourglass silhouette. Finally, the voluminous midi skirt provides the perfect finishing touch to this must-have, simple summer dress.

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  • CAROLINA HERRERA Pleated Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Dress

    $1,890
  • DÔEN Tahlia Dress

    $398
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Kendall Mini Dress

    $199
  • LOVESHACKFANCY Chessie Floral Smocked Cotton Maxi Dress

    $395
  • BELL Christine Tiered Maxi Dress

    $408
  • ERES Soliflore Floral Midi Dress

    $620
  • EMILIA WICKSTEAD Floral-brocade Mini Dress

    $1,175
  • ZIMMERMANN August Belted Broderie Anglaise-trimmed Linen Midi Dress

    $895
  • SNDYS Tahlia Dress

    $85

Mini Simple Summer Dresses We're Coveting

From morning until night, simple summer dresses with mini hemlines are essential in warm weather. This year, we can’t resist opting for those with fun pops of color. Like the aptly named 100-degree mini dress by Free People. Its muted yellow hue is simply irresistible! Plus, it has a laid-back, loose-fit skirt and defined bodice that’s beautifully simple and flatters the figure. If somehow, you’ve not already added this one to your cart, we have a feeling the high low hemline and sultry tie-up back will make it a necessity!

 

Sultry summer nights are just around the corner. When they arrive, dresses like the silk-chiffon mini dress by Alberta Ferretti will be all we want to wear. Its low back, V-neckline, and mini hem will keep you cool in the heat. Meanwhile, those delicate spaghetti straps and subtle lace overlay details make this dress a stand-out over every LBD out there!

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