12 Pretty Summer Dresses From Jennifer Lopez, Kate Middleton, and Chrissy Teigen

Summer starts in approximately 16 days (yep, we’re counting!), so it’s time to get our warm-weather wardrobes into gear. First up on the agenda: summer-ready dresses. We’ve already shared some of the most popular dresses of the season, frocks for every budget, and the trendiest picks to buy from the coolest brands around, but today we’re honing in on the prettiest summer dresses that we’ve recently spotted on some of our favorite celebrities. From J.Lo to the Duchess of Cambridge, Chrissy Teigen to Alexa Chung, these fashion-forward luminaries are sporting fancy floral frocks, charming maxi dresses, and striking party-ready silhouettes for the summer season ahead. Scroll below to get inspired this summer and get the look with similar celebrity dress picks.

Style Notes: J.Lo knows the power of a chic white lace dress for her Italian vacations. The fitted midi dress looks picture perfect with nude heels and a summery tote bag.

Style Notes: In Miami last week, J.Lo rocked a sophisticated summer look in a chic yellow tweed Gucci dress, paired with slick neutral accessories. This look will take you from business meetings to bar in utmost style. 

Style Notes: The Duchess dressed the part for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London this month in the prettiest Erdem floral frock, which she paired with walkable nude espadrilles. 

Style Notes: While Kate Middleton's Erdem frock retails at approximately $3310, the second dress she sported at the flower show clocked in at a reasonable $130 from fast-fashion retailer & Other Stories. So pretty and elegant for the warm-weather season. 

Style Notes: You can never go wrong with an effortless striped dress for summer. Jessica Alba was spotted on the streets of NYC wearing a maxi-length frock that's perfect for summer in the city.

Style Notes: Chrissy Teigen looks like royalty on the streets of New York in the prettiest midi dress by designer Vitor Zerbinato that features cascading lace, tulle, and a pearl-embellished collar. Shop a similar frock for your chic summer soirées below.

Style Notes: Everything about this bright pink Kalmanovich mini dress says fun! For summer nights out, emulate Chrissy Teigen's style with an asymmetric neckline and puff sleeve detail. 

Style Notes: We love everything about Claudia Schiffer's gorgeous bohemian floral maxi dress she wore in New York, including the chic tan accessories that ground her look. 

Style Notes: Beyoncé nails the animal-print trend with a flattering leopard midi dress paired with statement gold accessories. A trendy and chic day-to-night look.

Style Notes: It girl Alexa Chung shows off a charming summery midi dress from her namesake label, which she pairs with cool white sneakers. An easy and effortless weekend summer outfit if there ever was one.

Style Notes: Taylor Swift's Self-Portrait dress will take you from bridal showers to birthday parties and everything in between this summer. Wear with matching soft yellow heels.

Style Notes: Turn heads in a bright and bold poppy red dress this summer like lifestyle mogul, Gwyneth Paltrow. Perfect for those warm-weather picnics and al fresco brunches.

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