{"id":211839,"date":"2020-07-26T05:07:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T12:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=211839"},"modified":"2021-10-06T20:04:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T03:04:17","slug":"best-summer-dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/fashion\/best-summer-dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Summer Dresses Everyone Should Own"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dresses.jpg\" alt=\"green best dresses for summer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1252\" \/>\n<p>It&#8217;s dress season, y&#8217;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&#8217;m highlighting the four must-have styles every babe should have in their closet for the sunny season!<\/p>\n<h2>1. The Maxi Dress<\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t 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&#8217; night&#8211;or even date night!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-2-59-56-PM.jpg\" alt=\"best summer dresses: woman in a printed maxi dress with plunge neck\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-00-32-PM.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing a plunge maxi dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/>\n<p><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/casablanca-queen-black-and-white-print-maxi-dress\/474902.html\">Casablanca Queen Black And White Print Maxi Dress<\/a>, <span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/emilia-black-suede-lace-up-flat-sandals\/520412.html\">Emilia Black Suede Lace-Up Flat Sandals<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/take-it-up-a-notch-black-mini-bucket-bag\/1170631.html\"><span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\">Take It Up a Notch Black Mini Bucket Bag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. The Little White Dress<\/h2>\n<p>A classic spin on the LBD&#8211;white is the perfect color for summertime! This mini is a mixture of cute and casual: ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/summer-bucket-list\/\">picnics<\/a>, beach trips, or backyard barbecues.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-03-35-PM.jpg\" alt=\"best summer dresses: woman in white floral mini dress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1334\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-03-12-PM.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing a floral white mini dress and sunglasses\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/>\n<p><strong>Shop the Look: <\/strong><span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/live-in-sunshine-white-floral-eyelet-lace-smocked-mini-dress\/1013562.html\">Live In Sunshine White Floral Eyelet Lace Smocked Mini Dress<\/a>, <\/span><span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/vaness-white-high-heel-sandals\/1010902.html?\">Vaness White High Heel Sandals<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/poseidon-black-and-gold-oval-sunglasses\/1170231.html\">Poseidon Black and Gold Oval Sunglasses<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-prod__brand u-inline-block\" data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"c-prod__brand u-inline-block\">3. The Mini Dress<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\">\n<p>Mini dresses are so trendy right now&#8211;and so fun for summer, especially when paired with fun details like tie straps and a pop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/fashion\/neon-clothing-womens-brights\/\">neon<\/a>. 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/40_1138\/sneakers.html\">sneakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-13-17-PM.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing lime satin mini dress with sandals for summer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1387\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-13-40-PM.jpg\" alt=\"lime green satin mini dress \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Shop the Look: <\/strong><span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/mon-cheri-light-green-satin-jacquard-tie-strap-mini-dress\/1012622.html\">Mon Cheri Light Green Satin Jacquard Tie-Strap Mini Dress<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/delfina-nude-lucite-high-heel-sandals\/1118322.html\"><span data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\">Delfina Nude Lucite High Heel Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"c-stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4. The Denim Dress<\/h2>\n<p>Look instantly put together in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/12\/denim.html\">denim<\/a> mini! Perfect for Sunday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/try-this-strawberry-french-toast-casserole-bake-and-make-your-next-brunch-even-sweeter\/\">brunch<\/a>, this dress keeps things casual but still very chic. Throw on your fave shades and matching sandals to complete the look!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-22-25-PM.jpg\" alt=\"woman in sunglasses and denim mini dress for summer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-240443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Photo-Jul-17-3-22-35-PM.jpg\" alt=\"best summer dresses woman wearing a denim mini \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/>\n<div data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><strong>Shop the Look: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/play-crush-medium-wash-denim-mini-dress\/1074602.html\">Play Crush Medium Wash Denim Mini Dress<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/scottie-black-suede-high-heel-sandals\/1025702.html\">Scottie Black Suede High Heel Sandals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/get-real-brown-tortoise-tortoise-sunglasses\/1230051.html\">Get Real Brown Tortoise Tortoise Sunglasses<\/a><\/div>\n<div data-v-d3cfe00e=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Show us how you style your best summer dresses on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lulus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus&#8211; and shop more frocks from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893_3870\/summer-dresses.html\">summer dresses<\/a> collection!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was originally published in June 2017 and has been updated with new content.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(<\/em><em>Images via Deana Duka)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s dress season, y&#8217;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&#8217;m highlighting the four must-have styles every babe should have in their closet for the sunny season! 1. 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