Everyone has that one piece of clothing they're guilty of buying one too many of. Maybe it's jeans? (Guilty.) Or white T-shirts? (Double guilty.) Maybe you have a thing for white dresses? (Well, three's a guilt-ridden charm!) Undeniably, my penchant for white dresses exceeds all my other fashion obsessions now that the air is balmy, the sun is in fine form, and summer has officially arrived. Nothing says summer quite like a breezy and beautiful light frock. For the beach, for vacation, for the weekend, and for work, a white dress can solve any dressing dilemma, and it's all I want to live in this summer.
Luckily, there are plenty of chic styles I've been eyeing this season—from trending fit-and-flare styles to romantic lace and effortlessly elegant linen. Below, I'm sharing all my favorite white dresses from Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Zara that have my complete attention this summer. Keep scrolling below to shop them for yourself.
NORDSTROM
Elan
Smock Waist Cover-Up Dress
Love the pretty smocking detail.
Faherty
Trpoical Rib Tank Dress
The silhouette all the fashion people are wearing right now.
WAYF
Panama Minidress
Shift minidresses are trending, and this chic one is priced at under $80.
Topshop
Sleeveless Poplin Midi Dress
A perfect poplin dress for the summer months.
Reformation
Annabella Lace Trim Linen Minidress
French-girl vibes.
DIARRABLU
Penda Floral Long Sleeve Eyelet Dress
Eyelets are everywhere right now.
Madewell
Ariana V-Neck Minidress
A little white dress perfect for everything from farmers market runs to days by the pool.
ASTR the Label
Off the Shoulder Poplin Midi Dress
A great fit-and-flare dress.
WAYF
Isabelle Smocked Linen Blend Midi Sundress
A romantic dress to wear from day to night.
Luxely
Short Sleeve Maxi Dress
Minimalist chic.
NIC+ZOE
Tia Sleeveless Dress
Weekend perfect.
ZARA
ZARA
Belted Shirtdress
Perfect for day-to-night dressing.
zara
Mini Dress
Love that '90s neckline.
ZARA
Embroidered Eyelet Mini Dress Zw Collection
Belted dresses are back.
ZARA
Linen Blend Midi Dress Zw Collection
So simple.
ZARA
Stretch Knit Midi Dress
For romantic summer evenings.
ZARA
Linen Blend Midi Dress Zw Collection
Forward.
ZARA
Embroidered Dress Zw Collection
For a special summer soirée.
ZARA
Embroidered Cotton Chiffon Dress
Easy and effortless.
ZARA
Ruffled Embroidery Poplin Dress
This feels special.
ZARA
Cut Out Bows Midi Dress
Style with a pair of flat strappy sandals.
ZARA
100% Linen Tunic Dress Zw Collection
For when you don't have time to think.
J.CREW
J.Crew
Collection Embellished Shift Dress in Cotton Poplin
This stunner is at the top of my J.Crew cart.
J.Crew
Clio Dress in Textured Gauze
The gathered details and smocking make this midi dress utterly irresistible.
J.Crew
Amelia Shirtdress in Cotton Poplin
An elegant vacation dress.
J.Crew
Claudia Dress in Linen
This cute mini gets rave reviews.
J.Crew
Athena Dress in Cotton Poplin
A floaty silhouette with intricate and charming details.
J.Crew
Bungalow Maxi Popover Dress in Linen
I need it.
J.Crew
Fitted Knit Mockneck Dress With Poplin Skirt
So elegant.
J.Crew
Capitaine Shirtdress in Linen
A shirtdress that feels fashion-forward.
LEMLEM
Lemlem Abira Plunge-Neck Dress
Effortlessly polished.
L'ETOILE SPORT
Mesh Zip Performance Dress
Loving the sporty vintage vibes.
J.Crew Collection
Sheer Maxi Dress
Get into this season's trending sheer trend with this gorgeous maxi dress.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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.