Summer Fashion 2024
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

The only LWD you'll need this summer.

Song of Style Eli Maxi Dress

This color is guaranteed to attract compliments.

Rixo Emma Midi Dress

Emma Midi Dress

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

Dôen Willa Dress

The shoulder detailing on this dress is so pretty.

Topshop Austin Floral Print Angel Sleeve Midi Dress

Austin Floral Print Angel Sleeve Midi Dress

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

Réalisation The Liv Dress

Another Réalisation It dress, ladies and gentlemen.

Olivia Rubin Lia Silk Zebra Slip Dress

Lia Silk Zebra Slip Dress

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

Might I suggest this for a summer wedding?

Majorelle Liam Mini Dress

Liam Mini Dress

You can never have enough floral print.

Free People French Femme Mini Dress

French Femme Mini Dress

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

Faithfull the Brand

Chiara Midi Dress

This dress has vacation written all over it.

Reformation Tori Dress

The button detailing makes this one feel classic.

Anine Bing Francoise Blazer Dress

Francoise Blazer Dress

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

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

Dôen Vienna Dress

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

Topshop Daisy Print Slip Midi Dress

Daisy Print Slip Midi Dress

Have you ever seen a prettier slip dress?

& Other Stories Gingham Linen Midi Wrap Dress

& Other Stories

Gingham Linen Midi Wrap Dress

Is it really summer without at least one gingham piece?