The 33 Best Casual White Dresses for Summer
3 min readEveryone 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 they’re 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.
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
WAYF
Sammie Pleat Strapless Stretch Cotton Sundress
I already own this dress and can attest it looks even chicer in person. Bonus: You can also take off the straps.
Madewell
Ariana V-Neck Minidress
A little white linen dress perfect for everything from farmers market runs to days by the pool.
XÍRENA
Flynn Mixed Media Maxi Dress
A great fit-and-flare dress.
WAYF
Isabelle Smocked Linen Blend Midi Sundress
A romantic dress to wear from day to night.
Good American
Shine Scoop Back Ribbed Tank Dress
STAUD
Lorenza Long Sleeve Stretch Cotton Shirtdress
ZARA
Everything from the spaghetti straps to the elongated bodice makes this dress perfect for day-to-night dressing.
zara
Jacquard Knit Bandeau Dress
An elegant option for meetings.
A lacy sheer slip for romantic summer evenings.
zara
Embroidered Mini Dress
The floral embroidery is stunning.
For a special summer soirée.
zara
Cotton Gauze Midi Dress
zara
Crochet Knit Midi Dress
Lean into the crochet trend in this stunner.
zara
Sleeveless Mini Dress
Style with a pair of flat Mary Janes.
A simple and sleek ribbed dress for when you don’t have time to think.
J.CREW
J.Crew
Philomena 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
A-Line Midi Dress 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
Seamed Flare Midi Dress in Linen Blend
J.Crew
Fitted Knit Mockneck Dress With Poplin Skirt
J.Crew
Elena Shirtdress in Chiffon
A shirtdress that feels fashion-forward.
J.Crew
Cross-Back Beach Dress in Linen-Cotton Blend
A beach-to-dinner linen dress that’s effortlessly polished.
J.Crew
Cotton Voile Ruffle-Trim Shift Dress
Loving the romantic vintage vibes.
J.Crew Collection
Sheer Maxi Dress
Get into this season’s trending sheer trend with this gorgeous maxi dress.
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