Summer is here, and not going to lie, my brain is completely fixated on what to wear for balmy days. I know I'm not alone here since nearly all of my go-to retailers are dropping new summer pieces already. And since sharing is simply what I do, I'm already all over the best buys and am ready to deliver my top picks to you. Revolve, Shopbop, and Nordstrom are often the first tabs I open no matter what I'm shopping for, but today I focused my attention on their summer dresses, in particular.
From little beach coverups to dresses stunning enough to wear to a wedding and plenty of easy and casual options, I went through thousands of options and pulled the best 42 summer dresses from these top three sites. Consider the legwork already done for you and sit back, relax, and start manifesting your summer wardrobe into existence, starting with these pretty frocks.
Shopbop
Staud
Jackson Dress in White
New season, new Staud dress.
Lioness
Glory Mini Dress
I mean…
Ganni
Taffeta Mix Open Back Dress
Ganni does it again.
Wayf
Sammie Convertable Mini Dress
Easy but elevated.
Reformation
Jamen Knit Dress
This looks at least double its price.
Moon River
Sleeveless Maxi Dress
When I envision the perfect summer dress, this is pretty much what comes to mind.
En Saison
Croix Midi Dress
So pretty.
Faithfull the Brand
Gaia Mini Dress
Gorgeous.
Mara Hoffman
Mona Dress
I'm speechless.
Jacquemus
La Robe Camisa
It wouldn't be summer if we didn't have a new Jacquemus dress to dream about.
Ninety Percent
Anteros Micromodal Split Back Long Sleeve Dress
Minimalist perfection.
Bardot
Willow Midi Dress
Just looking at this dress is giving me a seratonin boost.
Ciao Lucia
Waata Dress
Vacation-worthy.
Revolve
SNDYS
Tahlia Dress
Yep, ruching is coming back again this year.
Helsa
Sheer Deep V Long Slip Dress
The floral applique on this slip dress is everything.
Free People
Vintage Summer Midi Dress
I'd style this with strappy sandals like the model did.
Significant Other
Vienna Dress in Black
What I would wear if I had summer weddings to attend.
Cotton Citizen
the Rio Maxi Dress
This is how I plan on tapping into the escapist trend.
ASTR the Label
Enola Dress
Talk about a compliment magnet.
Anna October
Valerie Dress
This patchwork dress, though.
L'Academie
Callie Midi Dress
This feels both cool and office-approved.
Heartloom
Perla Dress
Effortlessly chic.
Baobab
Ada Dress
If you try any color trend this summer, make it this saffron red.
Miaou
Thais Dress in Motion Blue
I'm convinced Hailey Bieber would be all over this one.
Guizio
Slinky Midi Dress
The perfect summer LBD.
Superdown
Brielle Cross Front Dress
Immediately yes.
Kim Shui
Mesh Wrap Gown
The right amount of skin.
Nordstrom
COS
Off the Shoulder Dress
Love an off-the-shoulder moment.
Moon River
Smocked Tie Back Midi Dress
Manifesting a summer trip to Italy—starting with this dress.
Open Edit
Ribbed Sweater Tank Dress
Easily the most expensive-looking dress in this roundup. You're welcome.
ASOS
Cutout Cotton Maxi Dress
If you didn't have a chance to try cutouts last year, it's not too late.
Open Edit
Wear Two Ways Knit Midi Dress
Because maxi hemlines are having a big moment.
Rails
Solene Satin Dress
Simple but so striking.
Madewell
Lucie Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Every summer wardrobe needs a breezy number like this.
Skims
Cotton Rib Tank Dress
New Skims alert!
Nordstrom
Pleated A-Line Dress
Such a flattering shape.
Mango
Sleeveless Shift Minidress
Subtle yet chic.
Sir.
Rayure Crochet Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
A dress I would like to pack on my next vacation.
Reformation
Tagliatelle Corset Dress
A white dress is always a good idea.
Free People
Free-Est Eye Catching Bow Back Minidress
This color intrigues me.
Sandy Liang
Slight Rib Tank Dress
Nobody does delicate eyelet pieces quite like Sandy Liang.
Other Stories
Midi Slipdress
Pair with sandals now and then boots and a jacket in the fall.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.