The #1 Dress Trend You Won't Regret Buying This Summer

Nothing spells summer quite like a linen dress. The crisp, lightweight, and breathable fabric not only oozes effortless elegance, but it's also a surefire way to keep cool in the sweltering summer heat. Simply put, a linen dress is a summer staple you'll never regret buying. It's an easy way to look put-together with zero effort required (save for a little steaming) and is perfect for work, weekends, vacations, and beyond.
To get in on the summer trend, I'm sharing an edit of my favorite linen dresses on the internet right now. While there are obviously some covetable expensive options, there are plenty of cool affordable frocks so you can step into summer in utmost style. Keep scrolling for the best linen dresses on the market and get inspired by how fashion people are wearing theirs this summer.
A white linen maxi dress always looks so effortlessly elegant.
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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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