Summer Fashion
Jun 22, 2019

21 Pretty Dresses I'm Buying Because of Our Readers

by Caitlin Burnett

Welcome to #WhoWhatWearing, a series in which we highlight you, our stylish community of readers. Each of the following looks came straight from a photo you tagged us in on Instagram. Want to be featured next time? You guessed it: Use #WhoWhatWearing on the outfit posts you want us to see.

There's something about summertime that makes me want to say forget it to complicated outfits and embrace a more streamlined, one-and-done kind of approach. This mindset makes me gravitate toward dresses with interesting details that do most of the heavy lifting for me and don't require a ton of extra accessorizing.

One scroll through Instagram will tell you I'm not the only one who feels this way. My feed has been completely overrun with unique dress outfits as of late. From whimsical floral prints to puff sleeves to romantic lace, the below pretty dress outfits have inspired me to add quite a few to my ever-growing collection. These are purchases I never end up regretting, though, because the ease of getting dressed in the summer is truly priceless. Keep scrolling to see and shop my 21 favorite summer dress outfits I've seen so far this season.

Stone Cold Fox Charles Dress

Stone Cold Fox Charles Dress ($280)

The only LWD you'll need this summer.

Song of Style Eli Maxi Dress

Song of Style Eli Maxi Dress ($218)

This color is guaranteed to attract compliments.

Rixo Emma Midi Dress

Rixo Emma Midi Dress ~~( $455)~~ $319

Animal print is one trend that will never go out of style.

Dôen Willa Dress

Dôen Willa Dress ($148)

The shoulder detailing on this dress is so pretty.

Topshop Austin Floral Print Angel Sleeve Midi Dress

Topshop Austin Floral Print Angel Sleeve Midi Dress ($59)

Okay, so this exact colorway is sold out, but there are five other equally chic colors that aren't.

Réalisation The Liv Dress

Réalisation The Liv Dress ($245)

Another Réalisation It dress, ladies and gentlemen.

Olivia Rubin Lia Silk Zebra Slip Dress

Olivia Rubin Lia Silk Zebra Slip Dress ($510)

I'm typically color-averse, but this one made me do a double take.

For Love & Lemons Maison Maxi Dress

For Love & Lemons Maison Maxi Dress ($308)

Might I suggest this for a summer wedding?

Majorelle Liam Mini Dress

Majorelle Liam Mini Dress ($228)

You can never have enough floral print.

Free People French Femme Mini Dress

Free People French Femme Mini Dress ($98)

If you're looking for a one-and-done kind of piece, this is it.

Faithfull the Brand Chiara Midi Dress ($165)

This dress has vacation written all over it.

Reformation Tori Dress

Reformation Tori Dress ($198)

The button detailing makes this one feel classic.

Anine Bing Francoise Blazer Dress

Anine Bing Francoise Blazer Dress ($449)

Okay, so this dress may not fall under the typical "pretty" category, but it's a chic piece you'll wear forever.

With Jéan Betty Dress

With Jéan Betty Dress ($169)

I have this dress and can personally attest to how flattering it is.

Dôen Vienna Dress

Dôen Vienna Dress ($428)

Don't worry—this romantic white number is being restocked next week.

Topshop Daisy Print Slip Midi Dress

Topshop Daisy Print Slip Midi Dress ($75)

Have you ever seen a prettier slip dress?

& Other Stories Gingham Linen Midi Wrap Dress

& Other Stories Gingham Linen Midi Wrap Dress ($129)

Is it really summer without at least one gingham piece?