No matter what you’re doing this summer, a great sundress makes everything better! Lightweight, airy, and easygoing, sundresses are the quintessential summer staple that’s perfect for any outdoor occasion. Whether you’re on your way to a wedding, a beach outing, or to the mall, start shopping for some new sundresses for an effortless look this summer. We’ve been seeing a ton of floral prints, back slits, and dramatic ruffles, so keep scrolling to see the best new sundresses to add to your closet and as an added BONUS, we’re showing you how to wear them too!
1. The Maui Muse
Ready for the beach? Step into this tropical maxi sundress from Beginning Boutique and you’ll feel like you are walking along the shore in Maui. It’s super-soft and stretchy fabric creates a comfortable sundress that has a slimming effect. Covered in large hibiscus flowers, this garment goes perfect with this starfruit hair clip from Emi Jay. Resembling a plumeria flower, the hair piece has sunset orange and pink hues that look perfect with these Olympian I Deluxe Ray-Bans. To keep it simple, we sourced this chic, Vogue-approved, Bembien Marni Bag to hold all your summer essentials. To finish the look, we recommend these adorable kitten heels from Jeffery Campbell for an effortless and simple style.
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2. Queen of Hearts
We are in love with this strapless midi sundress from For Love & Lemons. Adorned with hearts, roses, and cherries, this sundress is a playful statement that is meant to capture the essence of an Italian summer. To match the dress, we chose these white patent heels from Cerise, which are walkable on any summer day. Accessories should compliment the dress, but not distract. That’s why we found these cherry-red specs from Outta Love and thick gold hoops from SHASHI for that cute, understated vibe. Revisit the 1940’s with this chic Urban Outfitters bandana. This unique find has a cherry print on a black cotton fabric, it is chic, comfortable, and keeps your summer hair in tact!
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3. Blue Jean Baby
So this may be about sundresses, but we can’t live without our favorite pair of jeans. That’s why we had to pair this denim Jacquemus shoulder bag and matching Tony Bianco sandals for that touch of rusticity to this classic sundress. The elegant sundress is designed by For Love & Lemons, and features lace-trimmed cups and a generous slit for that subtle sexiness that everyone wants this summer. Perfect for a daytime wedding, keep your eyes protected by wearing these blue sunglasses from Vitaly. The shallow, angular frame gives a throwback to Y2k fashion, and looks so cool and effortless with its icey-blue tint. Finally, we found this Lily & Roo pearl bracelet that looks so debutante with your sundress.
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4. New England Yacht Club
Bright colors, flowy fabric, and a sexy fit are three things to look for when shopping for a sundress. Luckily, these qualities perfectly describe this maxi sundress from Peppermayo. It’s square neckline creates a flattering bustline, and its satin material has a cooling effect that is perfect for these warm summer days. Taking inspo from the brown accents on the dress, we styled the sundress with these mocha brown sunglasses from Bonnie Clyde. The rounded frames on the sunglasses feel cute and retro, and matching the brown color with these Tony Bianco heels was a no-brainer! At its core, this sundress is an elegant, summer statement. To preserve this look, we added this tried-and-true Hermes Glenan bracelet and sourced a Staud shoulder bag. These light-colored leather accessories just feel right with the shine of the sundress, bringing the whole look together!
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5. BRAT Summer, But Make It a Sundress
Charli XCX changed fashion completely when she dropped her edgy club album, “BRAT”, at the start this summer and we are here for it! This look kicks the clean girl aesthetic to the curb, replacing soft and feminine palettes with edgy, dark leather accessories and adding a striking lime green color to the mix. First off, grab this slit maxi dress from Brandon Blackwood. It comes in a ribbed-stretch fabric for effortless comfort and style. Then, step into these Aselea Wang leather boots for a head-turning stomp this summer. To match the boots, we love this retro game controller-inspired leather shoulder bag from Diesel. It’s just quirky and cool enough to work. Then for statement eyewear, these cat-eye sunnies from Loewe should do the trick.
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6. Pink Sand Beach
Everywhere you look, it seems like Y2k-fashion has infiltrated today’s streetwear scene. So take a 2000’s summer vacay with this maxi sundress from Peppermayo. It’s bodycon fit and dreamy pink-orange hues resemble the Miami sunset. Play up the sheer fabric of the sundress with these transparent open-toed heels from Larroudé. This handbag from Mac Duggal couldn’t be any more perfect for the dress. It’s warm, ombre look and mid-shine leather gives the right pop of color to match the sundress. For this show stopping gown, we recommend keeping the hair and makeup simple. So check out this brown and gold claw clip from Alo for a chic up-do, and don’t forget your sunglasses! We thought these small rectangular sunnies from Amazon are perfect for the look (and you can’t beat the price!).
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7. Cherry Coke
You couldn’t be cuter in this cherry-patterned sundress from Reformation. The fruity pattern is a nod to the coquette trend but the sweetheart neckline and back slit makes the trend sexy. Also from Reformation, we couldn’t resist these wine-colored pumps in bovine leather for that extra pep in your step. For more fruit, try this pomegranate bracelet and cherry pearl necklace from Selenichast. In 18k gold, these pieces add to the sundress’ summer picnic aesthetic without being too flashy. This juicy outfit could use some earth tones to balance it out! Try this braided brown-leather bag from Polène to complete the look.
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8. Call of the Wild
Thank goodness leopard-print is back! So grab this Reformation maxi dress (in a leopard-print, of course!) and step into these open-toed platforms from Free People. Inspired by Mel B’s (Scary Spice) 90’s style, we paired the sundress and sandals to these Medussa Biggie sunglasses from no other than Versace. From there, we added a touch of gold with this en route star necklace. And for a simply shoulder bag, we thought this black leather Verafied purse does the trick for any daytime or nighttime occasion.
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9. After Dark Looks
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that you always have to wear lighter colors. So switch it up with this dark purple sundress from HOUSE OF CB! Its ruffles and sequins call for dinner and dancing with with friends or your boo on a midsummer night. For some new dancing shoes, we recommend these Badgley Mischka sandals with just enough of a heel to be classy but plenty of support on the ankle for a night out. To keep track of time, we love this black sandstone watch from Lola Rose. It really adds a touch of luxury to the sundress. Also, this Melie Blanco handbag is a dupe for the Bottega Veneta Jodie Tote (valued at $2000). For only $100, we love this bag instead!
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10. The Perfect Yellow Dress
Even though it sounds simple, the design of a yellow sundress is hard to master. There are many yellow sundresses we want in our closets, like Kate Hudson’s iconic silk number from ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days“, or Beyoncé’s revenge ruffle gown in the grammy-nominated “Hold Up” video, but few dresses make the same impression. However, this yellow sundress from Show Me Your Mumu has the shiny satin fabric (a la Kate Hudson) and the statement ruffles (like Beyoncé) that create this show stopping sundress for any summer event. We didn’t wanna overwhelm the dress with bold accessories. That’s why we kept is simple with this everyday butterfly necklace from Swarovski and silver Gorjana earrings. Finishing us off, these Bernardo slingbacks are the everyday shoe you didn’t know you needed!
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