Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion Best Summer Dress Trends 2020 These Are Hands-Down the Best Dresses of the Summer 22 July 2020 by Hannah Weil McKinley View this post on Instagram A post shared by by Shelcy & Christy (@nycxclothes) on Jun 14, 2020 at 6:46pm PDT As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. 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 1 Puff-Sleeve Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karina 🌟 Midsize Style Inspo (@styleidealist) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:59am PDT Romantic is the best way to describe these silhouettes — oh, and statement-making, all without trying too hard. What's not to love? 2 H&M Puff-Sleeved Cotton Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com H&M Puff-Sleeved Cotton Dress ($20) H&M Puff-Sleeved Cotton Dress $20 from www2.hm.com Buy Now 3 Mango Floral print dress Image Source: shop.mango.com Mango Floral print dress ($60) Mango Floral print dress $60 from shop.mango.com Buy Now 4 Mara Hoffman Violet Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Mara Hoffman Violet Dress ($277) Mara Hoffman Violet Dress $277 from shopbop.com Buy Now 5 Zara Printed and Embroidered Dress Image Source: zara.com Zara Printed and Embroidered Dress ($90) Zara Printed and Embroidered Dress $90 from zara.com Buy Now 6 Slip Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by CASSANDRA (@cassandra.cadwell) on May 1, 2020 at 2:59pm PDT 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. 7 OPT Polka Dot Slip Dress Image Source: shopbop.com OPT Polka Dot Slip Dress ($118) OPT Polka Dot Slip Dress $118 from shopbop.com Buy Now 8 Realisation Par The Alba Dress Image Source: realisationpar.com Realisation Par The Alba Dress ($240) Realisation Par The Alba Dress $240 from realisationpar.com Buy Now 9 H&M Satin Slip-style Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com H&M Satin Slip-style Dress ($25) H&M Satin Slip-style Dress $25 from www2.hm.com Buy Now 10 Vintage-Inspired Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chrissy Rutherford (@chrissyford) on Jun 20, 2020 at 6:36pm PDT 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. 11 Rouje Minette Dress Image Source: rouje.com Rouje Minette Dress ($200) Rouje Minette Dress $200 from rouje.com Buy Now 12 LoveShackFancy Clemence Dress Image Source: loveshackfancy.com LoveShackFancy Clemence Dress ($) 13 Doen Mandarin Dress Image Source: shopdoen.com Doen Mandarin Dress ($228) Doen Mandarin Dress $228 from shopdoen.com Buy Now 14 Mango Pleated long dress Image Source: shop.mango.com Mango Pleated long dress ($80) Mango Pleated long dress $80 from shop.mango.com Buy Now 15 Knit Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monikh Dale (@monikh) on Jun 10, 2020 at 3:19am PDT 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. 16 Mango Openwork Cotton Dress Image Source: shop.mango.com Mango Openwork Cotton Dress ($130) Mango Openwork Cotton Dress $130 from shop.mango.com Buy Now 17 Vince Rib Cami Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Vince Rib Cami Dress ($195) Vince Rib Cami Dress $195 from shopbop.com Buy Now 18 Altuzarra Shinobu ribbed-knit tiered pima-cotton midi dress Image Source: matchesfashion.com Altuzarra Shinobu ribbed-knit tiered pima-cotton midi dress ($895) Altuzarra Shinobu ribbed-knit tiered pima-cotton midi dress $895 from matchesfashion.com Buy Now 19 Solid & Striped Knit Tank Dress Image Source: solidandstriped.com Solid & Striped Knit Tank Dress ($139) Solid & Striped Knit Tank Dress $139 from solidandstriped.com Buy Now 20 Backless Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by by Shelcy & Christy (@nycxclothes) on Jun 14, 2020 at 6:46pm PDT 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. 21 H&M Back-laced Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com H&M Back-laced Dress ($30) H&M Back-laced Dress $30 from www2.hm.com Buy Now 22 STAUD Apfel Dress Image Source: shopbop.com STAUD Apfel Dress ($221) STAUD Apfel Dress $221 from shopbop.com Buy Now 23 Zara Openwork Embroidered Dress Image Source: zara.com Zara Openwork Embroidered Dress ($70) Zara Openwork Embroidered Dress $70 from zara.com Buy Now 24 Saffron The Morocco asymmetric crinkled ramie midi dress Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com Saffron The Morocco asymmetric crinkled ramie midi dress ($295) Saffron The Morocco asymmetric crinkled ramie midi dress $295 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 25 Smocked Dresses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imani Randolph, not Rudolph 🙃 (@champagnemani) on May 19, 2020 at 11:40am PDT 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. 26 Madewell Sanibel Embriodered Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Madewell Sanibel Embriodered Dress ($70) Madewell Sanibel Embriodered Dress $70 from shopbop.com Buy Now 27 La Ligne Vera Dress Image Source: lalignenyc.com La Ligne Vera Dress ($) 28 Ganni Seersucker Check Sleeveless Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Ganni Seersucker Check Sleeveless Dress ($285) Ganni Seersucker Check Sleeveless Dress $285 from shopbop.com Buy Now 29 Tory Burch Printed Smocked Midi Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Tory Burch Printed Smocked Midi Dress ($478) Tory Burch Printed Smocked Midi Dress $478 from shopbop.com Buy Now Summer FashionFashion TrendsFashion ShoppingFashion InstagramsDressesSummer