As a fashion editor, I spend hours scrolling through the best online retail hot spots every week, and I've seen so many beautiful casual dresses land as new arrivals on these websites. These pieces are perfect for a range of occasions that don't require an elevated, formal dress code. An array of styles has caught my eye lately, so I thought I'd clue you in on far-from-boring, stylish frocks I've been seeing this season.
I've curated a selection of gorgeous styles perfect for life's day-to-day activities. You can expect to shop styles with voluminous skirts, lovely ruching, cute necklines, and more. This one-and-done style is a favorite among fashion people, especially over the summer, so I've included a range of lengths to satisfy mini-dress, midi-dress, and maxi-dress lovers alike. Keep scrolling to uncover pretty casual dresses ahead.
This pretty green dress belongs on your next vacation getaway.
The contrasting skirt and bodice are *chef's kiss.*
Embrace your inner tomato girl this summer.
This lightly distressed T-shirt dress would pair well with combat boots and a grommet-covered handbag.
Girls just want to wear itty-bitty, cutesy dresses.
Bring on the stripes.
The ultimate swim cover-up dress.
You'll wear this one nonstop.
This dress looks so cute with flat strappy sandals.
I'm loving this backless design.
This retro-style dress would pair well with heeled or flat Mary Janes and cute frilly socks.
Add a belt to elevate the look.
I don't wear pink often, but I'd definitely give this dress a go.
We're always into summer-weight knits over here.
Bridal shower dress, anyone?
Laura Harrier's new Reformation collab includes lots of pretty pieces like this dress.
This satin minidress is the ideal LBD.
The best-selling Balia dress comes in a gorgeous gingham.
So simple yet so chic.
Love this rich colorway.
Drop-waist dresses are having a serious moment right now.
This is your sign to jump on the leopard-print trend.
I'm so into gray basics these days.
You can't go wrong with a wrap dress.
This vibrant red is so stunning.
I love denim in all its iterations, especially this fun tube dress.
I'm so into these tied straps.
Such a great deal.
This dress.
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