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Best Summer Dress Trends 2020

These Are Hands-Down the Best Dresses of the Summer

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Even if you're not dressing for anything in particular, we firmly believe in the power of a great dress to change our mood — and this summer's biggest dress trends give us plenty to choose from. With attention on romantic details, vintage silhouettes, and, maybe most importantly, ease, these trends are super stylish and exactly what we want to be wearing right now — because what's easier than throwing on a dress you love for a quick errand, a walk, or even while lounging around the house? No, they're not sweatpants, but that's exactly what we love about them. Plus, you can rest assured these pieces will serve you well layered up and reworn again and again, and long after this summer. Read on for the trends and the dresses we've handpicked to shop.

  • Puff-Sleeve Dresses
  • Slip Dresses
  • Vintage-Inspired Dresses
  • Knit Dresses
  • Backless Dresses
  • Smocked Dresses

Romantic is the best way to describe these silhouettes — oh, and statement-making, all without trying too hard. What's not to love?

H&M Puff-Sleeved Cotton Dress ($20)

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H&M Puff-Sleeved Cotton Dress
$20
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Mango Floral print dress ($60)

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Mango Floral print dress
$60
from shop.mango.com
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Mara Hoffman Violet Dress ($277)

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Mara Hoffman Violet Dress
$277
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Zara Printed and Embroidered Dress ($90)

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Zara Printed and Embroidered Dress
$90
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What's easier than a dress this light and beat-the-heat friendly? We also love the way slip dresses look layered up with a tee or a cardigan, so you can rest assured this piece will serve you long past summer.

OPT Polka Dot Slip Dress ($118)

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OPT Polka Dot Slip Dress
$118
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Realisation Par The Alba Dress ($240)

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Realisation Par The Alba Dress
$240
from realisationpar.com
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H&M Satin Slip-style Dress ($25)

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H&M Satin Slip-style Dress
$25
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With crochet and lace detailing, delicate floral prints, and vintage silhouettes from the '40s, these dresses will be the special pieces you'll keep coming back to in your closet.

Rouje Minette Dress ($200)

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Rouje Minette Dress
$200
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LoveShackFancy Clemence Dress ($)

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Doen Mandarin Dress ($228)

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Doen Mandarin Dress
$228
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Mango Pleated long dress ($80)

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Mango Pleated long dress
$80
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Like a second skin, these dresses are made to flaunt your curves and come in a million cuts and colours. They're endlessly versatile for everyday.

Mango Openwork Cotton Dress ($130)

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Mango Openwork Cotton Dress
$130
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Vince Rib Cami Dress ($195)

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Vince Rib Cami Dress
$195
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Altuzarra Shinobu ribbed-knit tiered pima-cotton midi dress ($895)

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Altuzarra Shinobu ribbed-knit tiered pima-cotton midi dress
$895
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Solid & Striped Knit Tank Dress ($139)

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Solid & Striped Knit Tank Dress
$139
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Bring the drama with an open back dress, even if your plans just revolve around cooking dinner at home and taking a stroll in the neighbourhood.

H&M Back-laced Dress ($30)

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H&M Back-laced Dress
$30
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STAUD Apfel Dress ($221)

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STAUD Apfel Dress
$221
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Zara Openwork Embroidered Dress ($70)

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Zara Openwork Embroidered Dress
$70
from zara.com
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Saffron The Morocco asymmetric crinkled ramie midi dress ($295)

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Saffron The Morocco asymmetric crinkled ramie midi dress
$295
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Smocked detailing is a summer staple, and this season, the options are endless. While these dresses are easy to dress up or down, they're also the ideal dress for just lounging around the house.

Madewell Sanibel Embriodered Dress ($70)

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Madewell Sanibel Embriodered Dress
$70
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La Ligne Vera Dress ($)

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Ganni Seersucker Check Sleeveless Dress ($285)

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Ganni Seersucker Check Sleeveless Dress
$285
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Tory Burch Printed Smocked Midi Dress ($478)

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Tory Burch Printed Smocked Midi Dress
$478
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