And Now, the Most Popular Dresses of the Summer

Ah, summer—the season of weekend BBQs, lazing by the pool, Friday afternoons off, paperless post invitations, and a uniform comprised of easy, breezy dresses. Right now we have summer outfits on our mind and whether you’re going to a summer wedding or a casual day at the beach—a chic and easy summer frock will get you through every occasion on your google calendar. So what dress trends are all the cool girls wearing this season? From polka dots to statement sleeves, and cult brands such as Rixo and Faithfull the Brand, below we’re highlighting the styles, silhouettes, and brands, the fashion crowd is loving right now for the warm season ahead. Get ready to live in these dress trends in the months ahead.

Classic polka dots never go out of style, but they work particularly well for summer soirées because of their elegant yet playful nature. From slip dresses to billowy maxi dresses, these chic ones below have been dominating our Instagram feed.

Nothing says summer quite like a floral dress. Whether you go for bold statement florals or pretty ditsy prints, beautiful blooms are a favorite among fashion girls and are perfect for every summer occasion.

If you want to be super on-trend this summer, a statement sleeve is the way to go. From puff shoulders to billowy numbers, these dresses are sure to turn heads. 

Call it smocked, call it shirred, call it crinkly. The textured dresses are extremely comfortable and chic—the elastic fabric creates a stretchy, flattering panel that fits snugly on every body shape. It's already summer's It trend—seen on cool girls all over Instagram.

It's not summer without an effortless, breezy white dress. Whether you go for linen, ruffles, or lace, an LWD is the perfect warm-weather piece and a staple in every fashion girl's wardrobe.

Up next: I tried on 21 dresses from Reformation, Topshop, and Zara—these 10 made the cut.