Your beach retreat or far-flung vacation plans might have been put on pause, but what better way to cheer yourself up than buying cute flowy dresses for summer? Eventually, we’ll be able to take some time off for vacation, even if it’s close to home or just spending time with our friends and family. It might be poolside in your backyard with White Claws or a rented house that’s a close (and safe) car ride away, but soon we’ll be able to rock those breezy summer dresses, socially distanced, of course.

woman wearing yellow sundress

Staycations are a great way to support local businesses, are typically wallet-friendly, and don’t require extensive travel. If it’s safe, try booking a hotel room in your city and order from a restaurant you’ve never tried before. Simply switching up your environment and experiencing new things will feel like a vacation, especially after you’ve been eating homemade bread five times a week and rewatching your favorite show for the hundredth time!

Just because you’re not hopping on a flight to a tropical island or checking a destination off your bucket list doesn’t mean you can’t rock a chic flowy frock. An easy dress that you can wear with sneakers or sandals is a summer must-have, whether you’re hanging at home or heading out. Plus, dresses are the easiest wardrobe item to toss on and instantly feel put together. (One and done, baby!)

white flowy dress for summer with flats

While there is a lot up in the air and unknown right now, one thing that we do know is you’ll most definitely want some new summer dresses to get you excited! Scroll on to shop 12 flowy dresses for summer that basically scream vacation–or staycation.

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