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If only every piece of clothing was as chic and effortless as a summer dress! There's nothing like a slip-on-and-go frock for warm-weather days and hot summer nights. Shopping for one can be daunting as there's a seemingly endless selection to choose from, so we've edited that down to 40 stylish options, from sweet, printed sundresses to not-so-basic LBDs. Plus, check out our behind-the-scenes video to see how we chose the dresses for this slideshow!

1. Thakoon Addition Floral-Print Cotton-Blend Dress ($690)
   
   

2. Nanette Lepore Palm Tree Silk Dress ($398)
   
   

3. Jessica Simpson Floral Tie Back Halter ($128) in Biscay Bay
   
   

4. Zimmermann Tender Hidden Floral Drape Dress ($505)

1. See by Chloe Sun Dress ($595, available mid-July)
   
   

2. Lucca Couture Flare Dress ($75) in Pink Floral
   
   

3. 10 Crosby Derek Lam Soft White Dress ($995, 212.929.1338)
   
   

4. Rag & Bone Gretchen Dress ($495)

1. Tory Burch Edna Sequin Dress ($795)
   
   

2. Monrow French Stripe Lace Dress ($158) in Blue Clay
   
   

3. Kain Scarlett Dress ($140, 415.386.1600)
   
   

4. Banana Republic Knit Stripe Sheath Dress ($120, available in-store only)

1. A.L.C. Nicolette Dress ($356, 212.826.8900) in White
   
   

2. Hurley Scribble Girls Dress ($45)
   
   

3. Topshop Paisley Cutout Sun Dress ($76)
   
   

4. AX Armani Exchange Sleeveless Flare Dress ($98) in Poppy Red

1. Rag & Bone London Dress ($350)
   
   

2. Levi's Gracie Dress ($118)
   
   

3. Kain Rosie Dress ($238, 1.877.659.5310)
   
   

4. Edun Indigo Dye Belted Shirt Dress ($498) in Indigo

1. French Connection London Rock Stripe Maxi Dress ($228)
   
   

2. Foley & Corinna Disco Wrap Dress ($425) in Gold Metallic
   
   

3. Theyskens' Theory Dystal Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress ($810)
   
   

4. Acne Barika Tiered Sateen Maxi Dress ($440)

1. Rachel Comey Cassus Dress ($499) in Black
   
   

2. Maje Lys Black Dress ($229)
   
   

3. ModCloth Last Slow Dance Dress ($55)
   
   

4. BCBGeneration Off-The-Shoulder Seamless Dress ($88)

1. By Malene Birger Callinga Embellished Striped Tweed Dress ($695)
   
   

2. French Connection The Sparkle Hour Dress ($150)
   
   

3. Diane von Furstenberg Izzy Embellished Dress ($359)
   
   

4. 3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Dress With Bead Embellishment ($789) in Mango

1. Shakuhachi Lace Block Shift Dress ($336, available September 1st) in Mint/Mauve
   
   

2. Nanette Lepore Santa Monica Dress ($298) in Seafoam
   
   

3. Dolce Vita Olie Dress ($220) in Off White
   
   

4. Mango Lace Edge Dress ($90)

1. Burberry Bow Detail Silk Blend Dress ($895) in Dusty Regency Purple
   
   

2. Gypset Coco Weekender Dress ($350) in Yellow
   
   

3. Gryphon Summer Dress ($345) in Ladder
   
   

4. Guess Tribal Dress ($89)