Sunny days and flowy frocks, we're ready for summer. (Amazon)
With hot summer weather rolling in, we're revamping our wardrobes with fresh, flowy frocks — and nothing is better on a sunny day than a light, lovely sundress. We're constantly on the lookout for the best seasonal styles, and we've found 12 lovely summer dresses on sale at retailers including Amazon, J. Crew and Nordstrom Rack that deserve a spot in our closets.
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."
These sleek sandals are classics for a reason — they go with every casual outfit under the sun, not to mention they have cushy Cloudfoam footbeds. They're the ultimate "slip-'em-on-and-go" shoe, and even celebs like Courteney Cox are fans.
Check out our roundup of the most comfortable sandals for additional styles.
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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Made with gauze-like polyester, this dress has a loose and flattering fit. Choose from 23 colors and prints.
Show off a little leg in this little number that's close to 50% off. Perfect with heels as seen here, you can also wear with flats or add to its boho-chic with a pair of cowboy boots in the cooler weather. Over 7,100 Amazon reviewers have given it a glowing five-star rating.
We're willing to bet these cushy kicks will become your most-reached-for pair once you feel how supremely comfortable they are. You don't need to worry about laces — just slip 'em on — and the breathable upper material allows for airflow on the hottest summer days. One Yahoo editor consulted with foot doctors, and these shoes are podiatrist-approved, thanks to their shock-absorbing soles and spacious toe boxes.
Check out our roundup of the best slip-on sneakers for more details.
This linen-cotton stunner is at once ethereal and edgy — and it just so happens to be on sale in the pictured stripes. Featuring a flattering V-neck, it's the ultimate day-to-night look.
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