This Dress Never Goes Out of Style

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If you had to pick a piece that’s in everyone’s closet, wrap dresses are probably a safe bet. From the waist-defining tie to the variety of silhouettes and details that come with it, you can’t deny that this flattering style is truly timeless—especially during the summer.

In the season where the only thing you would want to wear over your dress is a light jacket, wrap dresses have not only proven to be ultra-flattering, but they’re one of the most versatile dresses on the market. Wear the style on its own with a pair of sneakers and a woven bag for a casual vibe or dress it up with heeled sandals for a warm summer night.

In case you need some new ways to wear this stylish classic, we’ve rounded up some of the best looks from our favorite influencers featuring the dress. Whether you wear it with a pair of tennis shoes or heels, these dresses will take you from day to night.

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A colorful striped wrap dress will brighten up anyone’s day. Throw on a belt bag to put an ever more playful spin on it.

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A wrap dress can be worn for just about any occasion, including formal ones. Add a statement-making bag that’s guaranteed to turn heads.

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When the temperatures are hotter than you can imagine, a spaghetti-strap or tank wrap dress will do just the trick. Wear yours with colorful pointy-toe flats.

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You can never go wrong with a classic floral wrap dress. If you have one with longer sleeves, you’ll be able to wear it into the fall.

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Style your wrap dress with a pair of classic white sneakers to dress it down.

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A printed dress is perfect for summer. Wear it with a pair of comfortable leather sandals to finish off your look.

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We love a good polka-dot dress for summer. Wear yours with classic sunglasses and other accessories to keep the ensemble streamlined.

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There’s no time like summer to break out a bright and colorful dress. Wear yours with simple sandals for an outfit ready for any occasion.

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Wrap dresses can be formal too. Wear yours with a pair of cool statement heels to give it more interest.

Whether we’re headed to a wedding or to a casual picnic, these wrap dresses will be perfect for the summer.

Dale Arden Chong
Dale Arden Chong
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Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.