The 4 Summer Dresses Everyone Should Own

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Deana Duka

It’s dress season, y’all! While plenty of trends come and go, there are a few types of frocks that are timeless. Looking to round out your wardrobe with the best summer dresses? Ahead, I’m highlighting the four must-have styles every babe should have in their closet for the sunny season!

1. The Maxi Dress

You can’t go wrong with a maxi dress in a fun, bold print. Opt for something that still shows a bit of skin up top like this halter style, and you are ready for a girls’ night–or even date night!

Shop the Look: Casablanca Queen Black And White Print Maxi Dress, Emilia Black Suede Lace-Up Flat SandalsTake It Up a Notch Black Mini Bucket Bag

2. The Little White Dress

A classic spin on the LBD–white is the perfect color for summertime! This mini is a mixture of cute and casual: ideal for picnics, beach trips, or backyard barbecues.

Shop the Look: Live In Sunshine White Floral Eyelet Lace Smocked Mini Dress, Vaness White High Heel Sandals, Poseidon Black and Gold Oval Sunglasses

3. The Mini Dress

Mini dresses are so trendy right now–and so fun for summer, especially when paired with fun details like tie straps and a pop of neon. This one is sure to make your summer tan glow! Style this one with a pair of neutral sandals for date night or go laid-back with some cute white sneakers.

Shop the Look: Mon Cheri Light Green Satin Jacquard Tie-Strap Mini Dress, Delfina Nude Lucite High Heel Sandals

Look instantly put together in a denim mini! Perfect for Sunday brunch, this dress keeps things casual but still very chic. Throw on your fave shades and matching sandals to complete the look!

Show us how you style your best summer dresses on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus– and shop more frocks from our summer dresses collection!

This post was originally published in June 2017 and has been updated with new content. 

(Images via Deana Duka)

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