These Are the Best H&M Dresses for Summer 2025—Shop Now

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last updated 8 August 2025

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Marina Avraam

There are a few high-street stores I rely on all year round, but this season, I find myself constantly going back to H&M's expensive-looking designs. My wish list is pretty varied, from its staple tailored trousers to affordable accessories, but it's the dress category that has really caught my eye—in fact, I'm still wearing a ruched draped H&M dress I picked up last summer. And with so many summer additions dropping in, now seems like as good a time as any to delve into the array of styling dresses H&M has to offer.

To be honest, we would do anything for a great dress, so searching through thousands (yes, thousands) to find the best ones is very on-brand for us. And as cost per wear is important, we've made sure these expensive-looking styles that'll go the distance. Not only does H&M have standout styles for this season and beyond, but with sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, the sizing is so inclusive compared to a lot of high-street stores.

One benefit of extensive searching is there's plenty of variation among the best dresses, so every event and style is covered. Denim shirt dresses can be styled all year round, whilst little black dresses are the backbone of our wardrobes. A floaty silhouette suits milder, trans-seasonal days and adds extra comfort for those times when you need a roomier fit. Whatever style your wardrobe is missing, there's something for you in our edit of the best H&M dresses. Read on to find your new favourite.

Shop the Best H&M Dresses:

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Long Knitted Dress

Leaning into the transitional period, H&M offers a striking striped knit dress with a minimalist palette and understated appeal.

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Off-The-Shoulder Poplin Dress

This crisp cotton-poplin midi has a ballerina neckline with elasticated puff sleeves, defined waist and fluid skirt. 100 % poplin and unlined, it’s breezy but polished.

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Maxi Jersey Dress

Dress up with barely-there heels and statement earrings—ideal for city nights.

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Short-Sleeved Maxi Dress

Fitted bodice with round neck, short sleeves and gathered waist—this simple everyday dress offers a mix of comfort and billowy femininity.

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Linen-Blend Halterneck Dress

Striking elegance from every angle, this is a dress that can be worn simply with sandals for a warm summer evening, or elevated for a dressier occasion with heels and a metallic clutch.

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Draped One-Shoulder Dress

This fitted crepe‑jersey number boasts an asymmetric one‑shoulder neckline, gathered draping on the shoulder and hip, and a subtle raw‑edge hem for that contemporary edge. Team with metallic sling‑backs and statement earrings.

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Tie-Strap Smocked Dress

Just add espadrille wedges, gold hoops and a rattan tote for warm‑weather charm.

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Waistcoat Dress

Tailored in woven fabric with a round neck, front buttons, and structured darts, this mini doubles as a sleek waistcoat-meets-dress. Underlay with a crisp white shirt and add loafers for that cool-girl office look.

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Flared-Skirt Rib-Knit Dress

A romantic yet contemporary knit that’s one to transition through autumn.

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Square-Neck Twill Dress

An easy every-day square-neck mini you can style up or down, depending on the occasion.

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Long One-Shoulder Dress

A luxe H&M Edition piece. Wear with sleek strappy heels and a statement clutch—perfect for gala season or black‑tie evenings.

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Cotton Strappy Dress

A very fun, summery printed cotton weave with an adjustable spaghetti strap bodice, crossed back ties and elastic detailing. Perfect with tan gladiator sandals and a straw tote.

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Scarf-Detail Dress

Pretty lace details are cropping up on blouses and skirts, bringing a delicate finish to any piece. Along with the scarf detail, this is a dress that is sure to turn heads.

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A-Line Dress

Short and sleeveless in crisp woven fabric, an A‑line mini is essential to your summer wardrobe.

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Tie-Belt Shirt Dress

A refined shirt‑dress silhouette in navy voile, with raglan sleeves, collar, button‑through front, and a gathered waist. Perfect for summer office days.

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Twist-Detail Dress

Glam this sweet polka dot dress up with patent boots, an oversized blazer and clutch—day‑to‑night ready.

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Crinkled Jersey Dress

A gently flared midi in textured crinkled jersey. Details include sweetheart neckline, keyhole tie bust, slim straps and empire seam—flowy yet fitted enough for structure.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.

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Marina AvraamSenior Shopping Editor