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The Best Minidress 2021 Guide

Here It Is: The Ultimate Minidress Guide of 2021

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I am a dress person; if given the option, I would choose a dress over pants or shorts any day. I find them to be more comfortable, and I also like the way they look on me. Plus, they're an outfit in and of themselves, so when I'm running late and have to leave the house quickly (which is more often than I'd like), a dress is an easy option I always turn to. When it comes to styles, I like lots of different shapes, but I own exclusively minidresses. They're flirty and fun, they can be dressed up or down, and they make me feel youthful and vibrant. Minidresses can be worn any time of year, and if you're transitioning from summer to fall, style them with tall boots or tights. I've done the hard work for you and scoured the internet to find exactly what you've been looking for. Here it is; the ultimate guide to minidresses in 2021.

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An Open Back Dress: Wild Fable Short Sleeve Open Back Tiered Skater Dress

This Wild Fable Short Sleeve Open Back Tiered Skater Dress ($25) is the perfect mix of sweet and casual in the front and sexy in the back. The open, strappy back adds an unexpected detail we love.

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Wild Fable Short Sleeve Open Back Tiered Skater Dress
$25
from target.com
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A White Dress: LPA Simona Dress

A white dress is a staple in everyone's closet. This LPA Simona Dress ($218) is so cute and flirty.

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LPA Simona Dress
$218
from revolve.com
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A Floral Dress: Old Navy Fit & Flare Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress

In this Old Navy Fit & Flare Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress ($35), summer is forever. We love it paired with sneakers.

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Old Navy Fit & Flare Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress
$35
from oldnavy.gap.com
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A Dress With a Slit: L'Academie Karolina Dress

This L'Academie Karolina Dress ($228) proves that even a minidress can have a slit. We love the asymmetrical buttons.

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L'Academie Karolina Dress
$228
from revolve.com
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A Versatile Dress: Staud Mini Wells Dress

The colour and fit of this Staud Mini Wells Dress ($195) is adorable. We love that it can be dressed up or down easily.

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Staud Mini Wells Dress
$195
from shopbop.com
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A Cutout Dress: Zara Cut Out Linen Blend Dress

This Zara Cut Out Linen Blend Dress ($46) is so on trend right now. It looks great with sandals or a jacket and booties.

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Zara Cut Out Linen Blend Dress
$46
from zara.com
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A Long Sleeved Dress: Veronica Beard Farha Dress

If you feel like splurging, this Veronica Beard Farha Dress ($595) is a great choice. It's so beautiful and easy to style. Welcome fall with this statement dress.

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Veronica Beard Farha Dress
$595
from shopbop.com
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A Leather Dress: Lamarque x Revolve Corey Mini Dress

We love all things leather, and we're leaning in to our obsession this fall. Coloured leather is a fun take on the trend, and we like this pink Lamarque x Revolve Corey Mini Dress ($445).

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Lamarque x Revolve Corey Mini Dress
$445
from revolve.com
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A Tight Black Dress: BB Dakota #1 Crush Dress

This ruched BB Dakota #1 Crush Dress ($59) is a staple in our closets. It looks great with sporty sneakers or strappy sandals.

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BB Dakota #1 Crush Dress
$59
from shopbop.com
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A Jean Dress: Zara Denim Mini Dress

If you love denim but don't feel like putting on pants, go with this Zara Denim Mini Dress ($50). The belted style is comfortable and looks pulled together.

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Zara Denim Mini Dress
$50
from zara.com
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A Sexy Sweater Dress: BB Dakota Made Ya Cinch Dress

People don't always think of sweater dresses as sexy, but this BB Dakota Made Ya Cinch Dress ($99) is here to prove everyone wrong. It's so comfortable, you'll want to wear it out every night.

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BB Dakota Made Ya Cinch Dress
$99
from shopbop.com
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A Cool Shirt Dress: A.L.C. Larsen Dress

This A.L.C. Larsen Dress ($450) is as sexy as can be. We are obsessed with the grommets and the ruching.

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A.L.C. Larsen Dress
$450
from shopbop.com
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A Fun Party Dress: Staud Mini Metallic Camilla Dress

This Staud Mini Metallic Camilla Dress ($295) is so much fun. We love the metallic shiny fabric and the cutout at the chest.

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Staud Mini Metallic Camilla Dress
$295
from shopbop.com
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An Affordable Black Dress: Wild Fable Woven Sleeveless Smocked Waist Fit & Flare Dress

This Wild Fable Woven Sleeveless Smocked Waist Fit & Flare Dress ($25) is a no brainer. It's easy to add to your collection, and looks so comfortable and flattering. It comes in a few colours, but you know we're partial to black.

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Wild Fable Woven Sleeveless Smocked Waist Fit & Flare Dress
$25
from target.com
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A Cool Transitional Dress: SER.O.YA Isla Dress

Whoever said you can't wear white after labour day has clearly never seen this SER.O.YA Isla Dress ($168). We love that this dress looks cool but feels comfortable.

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SER.O.YA Isla Dress
$168
from shopbop.com
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A Loose Dress: Old Navy Sleeveless Tiered Floral Swing Dress

This burgundy Old Navy Sleeveless Tiered Floral Swing Dress ($35) is comfortable and cool. Consider this your new fall go-to.

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Old Navy Sleeveless Tiered Floral Swing Dress
$35
from oldnavy.gap.com
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A Puff Sleeve Dress: Aje Psychedelia Cut Out Mini Dress

This Aje Psychedelia Cut Out Mini Dress ($525) has the cutest exaggerated sleeves. We also like the cutout in the back.

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Aje Psychedelia Cut Out Mini Dress
$525
from shopbop.com
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An Asymmetrical Dress: Fame and Partners The Selene Dress

This Fame and Partners The Selene Dress ($259) is so sexy and fun. We like the asymmetrical straps; they add a little something extra to the style.

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Fame and Partners The Selene Dress
$259
from shopbop.com
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An Easy, Comfortable Dress: Zara Short Floral Print Dress

This Zara Short Floral Print Dress ($50) is flowy and easy to wear. This is the ultimate throw on and go dress.

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Zara Short Floral Print Dress
$50
from zara.com
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A Sexy Dress: Superdown Ramona Bustier Dress

If you need something that will make a statement, you need this Superdown Ramona Bustier Dress ($96). How fun are the feathers?

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Superdown Ramona Bustier Dress
$96
from revolve.com
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