The Best Off-the-Shoulder Dress Styles for Summer

by Dale Arden Chong
Off-the-Shoulder Dresses

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You may have thought that the fashion industry grew tired of the off-shoulder trend, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead, it seems as though brands can’t get enough of this flirtatious silhouette, and neither can we. Point in case? Off-the-shoulder dresses.

Sure, we love a good off-the-shoulder top, but ever since we first laid eyes on the romantic dress trend, we haven’t stopped thinking about it—no matter the season. And this time around, it’s no different. With a handful of new versions on the market to add to our closet, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be baring our shoulders this summer.

Whether it’s the classic straight-across neckline, a little bit of off-the-shoulder action, or added details like ruffles, straps, or smocking, there’s an off-the-shoulder dress for you. To illustrate our point, we pulled together ones in every style for you to wear all summer long.

Cutout

halter neck cutout shoulder midi dress
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Ellery Halter Neck Cutout Shoulder Midi Dress ($1350)

Wear this to a black-tie event.

Available in sizes UK 4 to UK 10.

Floral-print pleated-satin dress
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Self-Portrait Floral-Print Pleated-Satin Dress ($580)

We love a good pleated skirt.

Available in sizes UK 4 to UK 14.
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Tanya Taylor Parrot Tulip Meegan Dress ($625)

So pretty.

Available in sizes 14 to 22.

One-Shoulder

The Schalice Dress
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Fame and Partners The Schalice Dress ($249)

We can’t get over how pretty this is.

Available in sizes 0 to 10.

One-shoulder chevron-striped cotton dress
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Gül Hürgel One-Shoulder Chevron-Striped Dress ($1023)

Romantic ruffles are always a good thing.

Available in sizes XS to L.

printed one shoulder dress
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Saloni Printed One Shoulder Dress ($595)

A vibrant floral dress is sure to stand out.

Available in sizes UK 4 to UK 12.

Ruffled

Piper Petal Dress
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Apiece Apart Piper Petal Dress ( $295) $221

Brighten up your day with this dress.

Available in sizes 0 to 12.
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Violeta by Mango Off-Shoulder Denim Dress ($80)

The perfect everyday dress.

Available in sizes 10 to 18.

Plus Size Off-the-Shoulder Flounce Dress
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Forever 21 Off-the-Shoulder Flounce Dress ($28)

For those more formal occasions.

Available in sizes 0X to 3X.

Smocked

Kendall off-shoulder dress
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Caroline Constas Kendall Off-Shoulder Dress ($687)

Gingham is so good for summer.

Available in sizes S to L.
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Who What Wear Short Sleeve Smocked Dress ($37)

Smocked dresses bring back a nostalgia that rivals no other.

Available in sizes XS to 4X.
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Zara Striped Off-the-Shoulder Dress ($70)

This looks so comfortable.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Straight

Melli Off The Shoulder Pleat Dress
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Ted Baker Melli Off the Shoulder Pleat Dress ($349)

A bright and vibrant pink is perfect for a summer party.

Available in sizes 0 to 5.

Off-the-shoulder Ruffled Ribbed-knit Midi Dress
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Jonathan Simkhai Off-the-Shoulder Ruffled Ribbed-Knit Midi Dress ($565)

So elegant.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Silvia Strapless Mini Dress
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Cushnie et Ochs Silvia Strapless Mini Dress ($1395)

We’re in love with this color.

Available in sizes 0 to 8.

Strappy

Idalia Dress
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Misa Idalia Dress ($370)

You won’t be able to resist giving a twirl in this.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Melody Off Shoulder Dress
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Zimmermann Melody Off Shoulder Dress ($850)

Zimmermann always makes such gorgeous romantic dresses.

Available in sizes 0 to 3.

Paula Gingham Dress
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Farrow Paula Gingham Dress ( $58) $31

The best of both worlds—chic and affordable.

Available in sizes S to L.

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