Popular Fashion-Editor Opinion: The Best Dresses of the Summer Are at J.Crew Right Now

There's no question one of the most popular brands our fashion editors love to shop is J.Crew. Whether we're Slacking about its latest collaboration with a buzzy brand, chatting about a cool outfit we spotted Olympia Gayot in, writing about what must-have pieces just went on sale, or swooning over its latest lookbook, the preppy-cool brand is one we can't stop talking about.
When it comes to shopping for dresses this summer, we can all agree that J.Crew has some of the chicest offerings. Whether it's a chic fit-and-flare poplin dress or an embellished slip dress from the latest collab with Maryam Nassir Zadeh, the brand has so many gorgeous options for casual summer days, special soirées, afternoons on a boat or beach… You name it. There's something for every occasion.
Keep scrolling to see the editor-approved frocks worth scooping up this summer.

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.
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