Throw-on-and-go — Summer evening requires little more than the perfect dress, look chic in seconds with these essential summer dress guide, from bold to classic, from LBD to LWD, there are seven must-have styles that will shine this summer and well into fall.
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The Denim Dress // This modern must-have comes in a variety of silhouettes and mixes well with other colors and prints.
Barneys New York Sleeveless Denim Dress
SEA Denim Shirtdress, CHLOÉ Chambray Shift Dress, VALENTINO Denim Midi Dress
The Little Black Dress // The LBD is iconic for a reason—the perennial favorite adapts to any situation, and subtle details like bows and pleats keep it fresh.
Barneys New York Stretch Sheath
VALENTINO Bow-Accent Dress, 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Leopard Coupé Dress, PROENZA SCHOULER Crepe Godet Pleated Dress
The Little White Dress // The effortless summer staple is as fit for a city cocktail party as it is for a day bumming around a coastal or country town.
Isabel Marant Ruched Gauze Geeny Dress
BARNEYS NEW YORK Flared Sundress, MAUD HELINE Poplin Balioca Dress, EDUN Embroidered Crepe Shift Dress
The Color Pop Dress // The best color in the world is the one that looks good on you. Pick your favorite paint box hue and let your confidence shine.
Charles Youssef Matte Jersey Sleeveless Dress
PRABAL GURUNG Crepe Sheath Dress, ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO Kou Dress, LISA PERRY Racerback Swing Dress
The Printed Mini Dress // Adding a graphic print to an easy silhouette like a sheath or shift ensures the best combo of simple and bold.
Tess Giberson Mixed Jacquard Sleeveless Dress
3.1 PHILLIP LIM Embroidered Sheath Dress, THEORY Leather-Trimmed Brindina Shift Dress, MARNI Scoopneck Dress
The Beach Cover Up // The only good thing about stepping off the beach? Throwing on a dreamy top layer in a summery texture like embroidery, crochet, or linen.
Isabel Marant Fringed Telima Tunic-Dress
SU Makaan Wrap Poncho, TWO Voile Tunic, NILI LOTAN Embroidered Bohemian Top
The Printed Maxi // A feminine print and ankle-grazing hemline will gives your inner boho goddess a chance to shine.
Isabel Marant Étoile Floral Voile Wanda Maxi Dress
MARNI Long Dress, ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO Eve Gown, NATALIE MARTIN Crêpe De Chine April Dress