Stay Cool In Style: Best Summer Dresses For Women

It is hard to believe that June is here! We are halfway through 2024 and we hardly know where the last six months have gone. I guess if you think of it like this it is even more crazy….in six months we will be celebrating Thanksgiving dinner!! Ha! Ok…enough of that! Lets just plan on enjoying every minute of this beautiful summer!

Dresses are our favorite thing to wear in the summer. You can go super casual or dressy depending on your plans for the day but either way a dress is a one and done. When the weather gets unbearably warm instead of wearing a clingy skort or short….wear a flowy, airy dress. You don’t have to figure out what top or belt to wear even better summer dresses are relatively easy to style. Styling a summer dress means a sandal, wedge or tennie and a bag in a neutral shade…some earrings and you are ready to go.

We have put together a roundup of summer dresses that we really like along with pictures of us wearing some of them. Here we go!!

Stay Cool In Style: Best Summer Dresses For Women

Occasion Dressing

J Crew Tie-Waist Halter Dress in Liberty® Ellie Fabric

This pretty J Crew Dress has so many gorgeous details. The high neck gives this dress sophistication along with the smocked waist and interesting tie around the waist. Pockets too!! It is flowy and airy and can be worn with gold sandals or a neutral sandal. This dress is also on sale for $168. Val is wearing an XS.

Mille Violette Ruffle Tie Waist Dress

The Mille Dress we are featuring is so pretty! The colors are lush and the details many! It is a linen dress with pockets but the most impressive detail is the adorable ruffles around the neck and the ruffles on the sleeves. The prints bright colors make styling this outfit easy.

Farm Rio Off White Floral Linen Dress

This Farm Rio Dress is 100% linen with cotton lining. We were shopping for bright colorful dresses and this one certainly fits the bill! Feminine details and a long maxi dress make it the ultimate summer dress!

Tuckernuck Blue and White Floral Beaufort Midi Dress

Blue and white floral is the quintessential color of summer! The feminine details of layers of ruffles, smocking under the arms and the bold floral pattern on the Hyacinth House Dress is beautiful. We believe this dress can be worn to so many different occasions such as outdoor dining events, graduations and weddings.

Tuckernuck Hyacinth House Tilly Dress

The simplicity of the Hyacinth House black and cream dress makes it a dress you will reach for often during the summer. With a simple tiered skirt, spaghetti straps and simple neckline this dress is one of those you can dress up or down. We really think it would look great with a black patent sandal and a jean jacket when it gets cooler.

Cleobella Leigh Dress

Val has ordered this dress and cannot wait to get it! She saw it on someone else and it is beautiful. She was so happy they restocked this on! The little shell buttons and the exquisite pattern along with the large balloon sleeves were some of the reasons she purchased the Leigh Dress!

Banana Republic Silk Maxi Dress

This Banana Republic Dress is a halter dress and is so interesting with its geometric pattern. It is silk and is cut on the bias which makes for the beautiful flow of the dress. Bev purchased this dress and is so happy she did. Paired with a neutral sandal and a black clutch purse and large black dangle earrings is was easy to style but looks amazing!! Wear it to your next summer event and get ready for the compliments! Bev is wearing a small.

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Staud Wells Poplin Fit and Flare Dress

We love the silhouette of this dress. It is flattering on many different body types and can be styled with a simple flat sandal or dressed up with a bright colored belt and a wedge or heel and statement earrings.

Xirena Flynn Mixed Media Maxi Dress

A pretty black summer dress is always a plus to have.

Rails Clementine Eyelet Smocked Dress

Eyelet fabrication, a smocked bodice, and short fluttery sleeves are some of the details we really liked about this dress. We think this dress would also look good on so many different body types. Pockets included!!!

Tommy Bahama Aubrey Gulf Shore Halter Dress

A tropical print is always a festive look for the summer. This dress features shades of blue with a key hole halter neckline which concludes with a bow tie in the back! This dress has SPF30 fabric, stretch for a nice fit and pockets! Val purchased this dress and highly recommends it! Val is wearing an XS in this dress.

Farm Rio Seashell Tapestry Dress

Farm Rio clothing with its bright rich colors and stylish design is summer! Happy and uplifting Farm Rio is one of our go to companies for summer clothing! The Seashell Tapestry Dress is a minidress so if you are tall it may be too short for you but the length is 34 inches from shoulder down in s size Medium. Val can wear this dress and she is barely 5’5.

Paige Jaxsyn Cap Sleeve Dress

The Jaxsyn Dress is a classic and it is nice to have a dress like this in your closet for a ladies lunch or shower. Pair with a neutral wedge and straw tote and you will have a sleek, chic outfit to wear.

Casual Dresses For The Summer

Frank & Eileen Mary Dress

Throw this dress on in the morning and you will be cool and put together for the entire day. You would not believe how many beautiful colors this dress comes in! Also available in different shades of denim. The shirttail hem is hand distressed and it hits right above the knee. Would look so cute with a straw hat, slide and a tote for an easy summer or vacation look.

Varley Sophie Dress

Varley is one of our favorite brands for its casual but yet stylish designs. The Sophie Dress is so comfy and perfect for those cooler summer nights which we have often in the Midwest. Made from Varley’s trademark DoubleSoft fabric wearing this dress is like lounging in your favorite sweats but an elevated look that will take you almost everywhere! We are both wearing a small in the dress.

Varley Suki Dress and Tommy Bahama Jovanna Dress

Bev has on the Jovanna Dress from Tommy Bahama. The casual look of this dress with its nautical flair makes it a perfect summer dress. Bev is wearing a small in the dress.

Val has on the Varley Suki Court Dress. Wear this dress when playing your next round of golf or just around town. She layered it with the Varley Clay Sweater. She is wearing a small in both the dress and the sweater.

Tommy Bahama Tobago Bay Half Zip Collar Dress

An easy laid back dress with a half zip and collar. This is a super comfortable dress available in five colors. Bev has this beautiful coral color and it looks wonderful on her. She is wearing a small.

Tommy Bahama St.Lucia Cover Up Dress

Bev owns this dress in a different color and she wears it as a dress and also as a coverup! It is lined and is a comfortable dress for those hot summer days when you need all the help you can get to stay cool!

Take a look at some sandals and wedges from Cougar and some cute sandals from Oka B we have found!

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