Looks that tell the world you're heading into summer in style at prices that say you're doing it with smarts. (Amazon)
With hot summer weather here for the duration, we're revamping our wardrobes with some fresh, fashionable frocks — truly, nothing is better on a torrid summer day than a light, lovely sundress. We're constantly on the lookout for the best seasonal styles, and we've found 12 lovely options at retailers including Amazon, J. Crew and Nordstrom Rack that deserve a spot in our — and your — closet.
Here are our picks for the best dresses at the best prices.
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Senior Style Writer Rebecca Carhart spotted this flowy find from Nordstrom Rack, currently an impressive 65% off.
"With this stylish, comfy dress, your summer wardrobe is set — throw it on to lounge on the patio, use it as a beach cover-up or wear it out and soak up the compliments," she says. "The breezy frock is made with a lightweight gauze that will keep you cool on hot, humid summer days (read: it won't cling to your body). Its relaxed fit keeps things comfortable and flatters all shapes and sizes, and it has adjustable spaghetti straps and pockets."
Once summer rolls around, you'll be so relieved you have this cute and casual frock in your closet, since it's flowy enough to keep things cool on particularly sweltering days. Plus, pockets! It's on sale for just a few bucks more than its all-time low, and all of the nearly 30 colors it comes in are marked down. Guess you'd better stock up...
Designed for all-day comfort, this casual cutie has an A-line silhouette that fits loosely over the body and hits just above the knees. The best part? It has pockets! Choose from 31 colors and prints.
This dress is available in almost 30 different colors and sizes up to XXL.
This wear-anywhere wardrobe workhorse makes for a perfect pairing with a cute sun hat. And then, when temps really start to drop, throw on a cardigan over it and have yourself a whole new look! We love this dress with a knotted bottom, to keep it trip-safe during long walks around town. Prices vary by color and print — 18 options are available — and all have pockets (we love pockets).
If springtime was a dress, it would be this magical number. The lightweight, swingy frock comes in 39 warm-weather-worthy colors and patterns. With the gathered tie-waist, this dress creates a flattering silhouette and can be dressed up or down.
Ideal for wearing to Sunday brunch, this swishy number has a high front cut, spaghetti straps and a side slit for maximum airiness.
One shopper describes it as "flowy and soft, with room to hide the least favorite body areas without being a tent."
Prints, prints and more prints — more than two dozen in total, with an additional 10 solid choices in pastel and neutral hues. From bold geometrics to romantic florals, this splashy stunner hits on all the right notes for a stylish wardrobe update. The fabric is soft, breathable and stretchy without being see-through.
This is the definition of comfy, casual and chic, with a flattering sheath design and a tie waist that creates definition in the midsection. Wear it to work, wear it on the boardwalk, wear it in the backyard — the world is your stylish oyster.
Another option with pockets! Statement sleeves are all the rage right now, so we're particularly enamored with the fluttery cap sleeves on this top seller, which are just right for keeping shoulders sheltered from the sun's still-strong rays. This dress is available in 28 different colors, including neutrals like black, white and khaki; pastels like mint and sky blue; and bold brights like peacock and rose.
The waistline is well-positioned to hide any belly bulges, while the shirred top makes for a slim silhouette. And reviewers praise the fabric for being nonclingy and breathable.
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Looking for something a little more dressy, that'll still help you keep your cool? Ideal for everything from brunches to baby showers, this swingy style is a little bit boho, which will make you feel effortlessly stylish, even in a heat wave.
Over 7,500 Amazon reviewers have given this versatile dress a glowing five-star rating. Right now you can snag it in 39 (yes, 39) different colors and prints for $20 off with the on-page coupon.
Made with gauze-like polyester, this dress has a loose and flattering fit. Choose from 23 colors and prints.
Thanks to an additional 60% off with promo code JULY, you'll save more than $100 on this pretty piece — but you'll look like a million bucks thanks to its versatile style and luxe-feeling crepe de chine construction, which feels incredibly soft, smooth and lightweight. Black is the only on-sale color right now, but the dress is also available in yellow, brown and blue prints.
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