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Spark Some Fun Into Your Wardrobe With These Vibrant Summer Dresses

What’s summer without vibrant summer dresses? It’s the season to get loud and proud, all while wearing your favorite colors. Better yet, it’s the perfect time of year to experiment with new palettes and try hues you normally wouldn’t wear. From the 80’s influenced electrifying colors, to the 90’s pastels, there’s something in store for everyone. And before you think color is more challenging to dress up—think again! Wearing a bold statement as the major part of an ensemble makes styling your looks much easier. Stick with the neutrals for accessories or opt for a modern color block moment—the choice is yours. All that matters is that you have your hands on the best vibrant summer dresses around.

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Vibrant Summer Dresses Worth Wearing More Than Once

Some vibrant summer dresses are just too good to be true and beautiful to wear just once. This summer season, we’re opting for all the color we can get. As fall and winter creep up on us in the coming months, you’ll want to do everything you can to take advantage of the vibrancy. This means finding your favorite color in the perfect dress that you’ll want to wear again and again—making them very versatile. Our two favorites to do this are the TOPSHOP Twist Cotton Poplin Midi Dress and the ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Faille Midi Dress. While color is a biased game when it comes to fashion, all that matters is that you like the shade. These two pieces in particular represent the season’s hottest hues, while also giving you a dress style you’ll feel confident in. After all, what’s vibrant summer dresses without comfort? The season needs both!

  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Emmaline Maxi Dress

    $289
  • EN SAISON Polka Dot A-Line Dress

    $138
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Rosalyn Maxi Dress

    $315
  • ADRIANNA PAPELL Pleated Floral One-Shoulder Chiffon Gown

    $199
  • FREE PEOPLE Blue Sundrenched Short-Sleeve Maxi Dress

    $168
  • BRONX AND BANCO Carmen Gown

    $425
  • FARM RIO Sleeveless Floral Maxi Dress

    $228
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Araceli Maxi Dress

    $379
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Maybelle Maxi Dress

    $289

Don't Forget This Hidden Gem

Before you write off some of the hottest vibrant summer dresses, make sure to give color a second thought. Some of the best pieces are hidden and plain sight and written off as too bold or daring. But while wearing some color might seem intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. Some of the season’s most popular hues are wearable for even the shyest fashionista. Just take the CINQ À SEPT Elise Wildflower Print Tassel Trim Strapless Silk Midi Dress as the perfect example. It’s the best happy-medium balance between wanting to stand out but not too much. Opting for royal colors like this one is the best introduction into experimenting with new palettes for the season. All you have to do to wrap vibrant summer dresses like this one is slip them on! Looking your best in color is a seamless experience.

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