Everyone has that one piece of clothing they're guilty of buying one too many of. Maybe it's jeans? (Guilty.) Or white T-shirts? (Double guilty.) Maybe you have a thing for white dresses? (Well, three's a guilt-ridden charm!) Undeniably, my penchant for white dresses exceeds all my other fashion obsessions now that the air is balmy, the sun is in fine form, and summer has officially arrived. Nothing says summer quite like a breezy and beautiful light frock. For the beach, for vacation, for the weekend, and for work, a white dress can solve any dressing dilemma, and it's all I want to live in this summer.
Luckily, there are plenty of chic styles I've been eyeing this season—from trending fit-and-flare styles to romantic lace and effortlessly elegant linen. Below, I'm sharing all my favorite white dresses from Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Zara that have my complete attention this summer. Keep scrolling below to shop them for yourself.
NORDSTROM
Love the pretty smocking detail.
The silhouette all the fashion people are wearing right now.
Shift minidresses are trending, and this chic one is priced at under $80.
A perfect poplin dress for the summer months.
French-girl vibes.
Eyelets are everywhere right now.
A little white dress perfect for everything from farmers market runs to days by the pool.
A great fit-and-flare dress.
A romantic dress to wear from day to night.
Minimalist chic.
Weekend perfect.
ZARA
Perfect for day-to-night dressing.
Love that '90s neckline.
Belted dresses are back.
So simple.
For romantic summer evenings.
Forward.
For a special summer soirée.
Easy and effortless.
This feels special.
Style with a pair of flat strappy sandals.
For when you don't have time to think.
J.CREW
This stunner is at the top of my J.Crew cart.
The gathered details and smocking make this midi dress utterly irresistible.
An elegant vacation dress.
This cute mini gets rave reviews.
A floaty silhouette with intricate and charming details.
I need it.
So elegant.
A shirtdress that feels fashion-forward.
Effortlessly polished.
Loving the sporty vintage vibes.
Get into this season's trending sheer trend with this gorgeous maxi dress.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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