The Prettiest New Summer Dresses From H&M, Zara, and Mango
Each spring, as temperatures creep up from the 60s to the 70s, the only thing I want to do—other than enjoy every meal alfresco—is shop for breezy summery dresses. Now that New York is almost guaranteed to hit the 80s every day, it's time to press purchase on the dozens of dresses that have been idling in my shopping cart. Well, maybe not every single item. But plenty of excellent summer dresses are available to buy (and wear!) now.
There are plenty of fantastic styles to try this season. From slinky spaghetti straps to billowy kaftans, lightweight linen, and enchanting eyelets, the options would be overwhelming if they weren't that wonderful. Pick out a few fun pieces for upcoming weddings, or if you're a 2024 bride, embrace the opportunity to wear little white dresses for the next three months straight.
After browsing at least 300 product pages from Mango, H&M, and Zara, I've narrowed my selections to the 36 prettiest summer dresses to buy now. They're all new merchandise, with most sizes in stock and ready to ship. But don't let your favorites linger too long; the best ones (particularly the eyelet styles) are flying off shelves quickly—I'm only partially to blame.
Shop Summer Dresses at Zara
Shop Summer Dresses at H&M
Shop Summer Dresses at Mango
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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