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The Dress Edit

We’re Living For Comfy Short Dresses That Go With Flats

Summer is finally here and, as we make our plans for the season ahead, comfy short dresses are an absolute must! Perhaps you’re filling up your calendar with coffee dates and alfresco brunches. Or maybe you’re all about sun-drenched picnics in the park. Either way, our edit is full of cool and comfy silhouettes you’ll feel amazing in this summer. And yes, as promised, they all go perfectly with flats for comfort and style from head to toe!

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Comfy Short Dresses For Brunch Dates & Beach Days

Whether we’re meeting friends at our favorite café or heading out for a beach day, comfy short dresses are always our first choice. Firstly, they keep you looking and feeling cool from day to night. Secondly, they’re perfectly versatile and always look amazing with flats for whatever is on your calendar! For example, the Melvina dress by Alice and Olivia. It has a vibrant orange, white, and green floral print that’s right on trend for summer 2022. Additionally, we adore the keyhole cut-out detailing and cute bow tie fastening on the bodice. So, style yours with a chic pair of flats like the woven leather slide sandals by Saint Laurent. The result? You’ll feel chic and totally comfortable in seconds!

 

Meanwhile, we can’t take our eyes off of the Chennedy checked-cotton mini by Love Shack Fancy. Its contemporary mix of checks and stripes gives a modern edge to classic prints. Additionally, the wide shoulder straps, fitted bodice and flared mini skirt are eternally flattering. Finally, add metallic flats like the Whitney sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals for a chic designer edge this summer season!

  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Leighton Mini Dress

    $288
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Kendall Mini Dress

    $199
  • ZIMMERMANN August Ruffled Tiered Gathered Floral-print Crepon Mini Dress

    $1,100
  • DÔEN Idalie Shirred Floral-print Organic Cotton-voile Mini Dress

    $260
  • ZIMMERMANN August Guipure Lace-trimmed Gathered Linen Mini Dress

    $895
  • EMILIA WICKSTEAD Floral-brocade Mini Dress

    $1,175
  • OSCAR DE LA RENTA Cold-shoulder Floral-print Cotton-poplin Mini Dress

    $2,990
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Belted Printed Linen And Silk-blend Mini Dress

    $1,450
  • WELLBEING + BEINGWELL Movewell Astrid Dress

    $128

Rock Comfy Short Dress From Day To Night

Even with flats, comfy short dresses are perfect for daytime or evening plans! For example, the Elliot floral-print mini dress by Caroline Constas. This stunning, long-sleeved, square neck mini is amazingly comfortable. Also, it’ll have you feeling put together from the moment you put it on. Therefore, it’s ideal for styling with black lace-up sandals during the daytime. However, you can also dress it up a little in the evening with closed-toe flats. Our advice? Team yours with the Rosaline Patent leather ballet flats by Jimmy Choo.

 

Another short dress we’re adding to our lineup is the Imperio sequin dress by Stine Goya. Firstly, it has the most beautiful ruffled collar and gently puffed, elbow-length sleeves. Meanwhile, the overall relaxed fit is undeniably pretty but, also, incredibly comfortable. Just what we all need in a summer ‘fit! Add a cute pair of ballet flats for your evening plans. However, we also recommend teaming yours with sneakers for an effortlessly cool off-duty ensemble.

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