I Never Want to See My Sweats Again—Here Are 4 Dress Looks I'm Wearing Instead
Sponsor Content Created With Macy's
While my comfy tie-dye pants and various matching sets held a special place in my heart over the past year, at this point they've overstayed their welcome. Summer is truly here, and I think it's time we go our separate ways (at least until fall rolls back around). Instead, I’m embracing the art of dressing up again (I miss it, you know?) while remaining secretly super comfortable, which means reserving a hefty chunk of space in my wardrobe for breezy summer dresses.
I’ve spotted a few different dress silhouettes pop up across the fashion set, and my stylish friends have been going on about the selection at Macy’s for months now. Whatever summer trends you're into—tiered details, anyone?—I can guarantee there’s a dress or 10 that will speak to your stylish soul this summer. Personally, I’m planning on any styles that guarantee staying comfortable while still looking like a dime, and thanks to my friends' outfit reccos, I'm fully able to do so. Shop their favorite summer-dress outfits below.
)
"I wear dresses like it's my job," Anneliese Dominguez tells me as I request her assistance in helping me find a go-to dress this summer. Like the expert she is, she recommends I go with the breeziest and loosest silhouette I could find: "They're so light and easy to wear. Wear 'em with heels for an event or sneakers for running around."
Shop The Look
)
Keyma Morgan, who is often single-handedly responsible for convincing me to inject color into my outfits, tells me that this summer she's all about an ultra-versatile denim dress. "It's the ultimate summer item. I plan on dressing it up and down for brunch dates and happy hours to date nights at home." Make like Morgan and add a summery pop of color via your accessories or embrace a beachy vibe by sticking to your favorite neutrals.
Shop The Look
)
I'm sure you're tired of hearing me say this, but Natalie Cantell sure knows how to throw an outfit together. Her thoughts on summer dresses? It's all about comfort. "I'd like to pretend that requirement comes from a year of WFH, but it's basically always been my style MO," she tells me. "White dresses are so effortless, and this relaxed silhouette paired with a chunky sandal keeps it feeling modern."
Shop The Look
I turn to Kelsey Floyd any time I need some advice on finding pieces that have that "don't bother me—I'm a rich mom on vacation" vibe. Floyd's thought process for putting together effortless outfits is, simply put, to keep things effortless. She tells me dress outfits are so comfortable and easy to put together, they elevate her look with zero added work. See? I didn't lead you astray: Dresses truly are the gem of summer fashion.
Shop The Look

Nayiri isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's Commercial Strategy Director for Branded Content and is based in her hometown, Los Angeles. It all began in 2014 when she landed an internship at the company and never looked back. While she does love writing her fair share of fashion stories, her heart really belongs in the brainstorm room, where she has fun strategizing different ways to create content with our fashion partners so that you engage with the brands you know and love. If she had to pick one person's wardrobe to raid, it would be Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's, and she also has a major obsession with interior design. She's a mom to a girl named Sophie, and she fully plans on training her to spot fashion trends by the time she's 10.
-
You Had Me at 50% Off—25 Chic Gap Sale Finds That Will Be Instant Summer Closet Staples
One step closer to effortless outfits.
-
I'm Not a Fan of Showing My Arms—40 Incredibly Chic Summer Finds That Keep Them Covered
One less thing to think about.
-
7 Summer Basics You Can Wear All Season Without Getting Bored
Elevated closet staples.
-
J.Crew Is Having a Major Sale RN—Here Are 29 Pieces I Immediately Added to My Cart
Up to 50% off.
-
Goodbye, Boring Basics—This Is the Elegant Trend New Yorkers Are Wearing With Tank Tops This Summer
Obsessed.
-
People With Cool Style Are All Wearing These 11 Dress Trends This Summer
And it's hard to pick a favorite.
-
Shopbop Has So Many New Discounted Gems—I'm Losing It Over These 27 Sale Finds
Summer standouts at up to 70% off.
-
8 Pieces That Are the Secret Sauce to an Incredibly Chic Summer Outfit Rotation
Getting ready just got so much easier.