25 Casual Summer Dresses I Find Myself Daydreaming About Wearing

Since we weren't able to properly enjoy spring due to the current state of the world, I am hoping and praying that come summer, things will be at least a little bit back to normal. The keyword here is "hoping," so in the spirit of positivity, I thought it would be fun to do a little casual summer dress shopping. While I can't show off any of the frocks I end up purchasing from this list anytime soon, I can at least daydream about them, and I thought maybe you would like to join me.
Ahead, I have rounded up the 25 casual summer dresses I am eyeing for the upcoming season—ones I plan on purchasing as soon as I finish writing this story. From floral minis to backless midis, the selection ahead has enough variety to outfit any potential summer activity that comes your way. Since we aren't wearing much other than sweats and leggings right now, take this time to remember what your wardrobe used to look like and set your sights on only good things to come.
Ever since I saw my boss wear this last summer, I haven't stopped thinking about it.
Bows, flowers, and lots of smocking—yes, this dress pretty much fell from heaven.
Next up, shop the seven closet basics that will never go out of style.
Opening Images: @aimeesong and @katcollings

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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