59 Pretty Summer Dresses I Can't Stop Thinking About

The summer season is officially in full swing. With temperatures rising, many fashion folks are reaching for breathable hot-weather finds. Dresses are the perfect one-and-done garment to carry style enthusiasts through the scorching months ahead. As a fashion editor, I'm constantly looking for affordable ways to tap into my favorite trends, and dresses are no exception. On a recent browse of all my favorite retail hot spots, I found so many pretty summer dress options I can't stop thinking about. I decided to compile a list of these great pieces to help you give your wardrobe a much-needed summer refresh.
You can expect dresses of all shapes and colors, from tiered, billowy looks to those with sleek construction. I've identified a variety of frocks that are perfect for the rising temperatures ahead. Keep scrolling to uncover your new favorite dress.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with Wholesale Replica Bag movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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