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21 Pretty Summer Dresses That You Can Wear All Day Long This Summer Without Changing

Pretty summer dresses have always been a seasonal staple, but this year there seem to be more options than ever that will look chic all day. Whether you're sitting at a café in Paris, on a hammock in Tulum or are running errands at home, a playful summer dress is the perfect look for any occasion over the next few months (and, as an added bonus, will cut down on both packing time and getting ready time in the morning!) From printed minidresses to minimalist slips, here's a guide to the best summer dresses, from brands as varied as sleepwear and beachwear label Three Graces London, which just launched ready-to-wear, to the French fashion designer Alaia. Shop them all now.
Sarah Zendejas
July 22, 2017 8:30 am
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Protagonist Silk-Satin Midi dress, $390, net-a-porter.com

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Isabel Marant Oury Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress, $760, modaoperandi.com

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Emilio Pucci Sleeveless Tiered Dress, $1,465, modaoperandi.com

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Realisation The Alexandra – Italia Spot, $195, realisationpar.com

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Khaite Leilani Crepe Dress $1,268, matchesfashion.com

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La Double J Editions Ninfea One Love, $680, ladoubej.com

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Brock Didier ruched cotton and silk-blend dress, $2,290, matchesfashion.com

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Thierry Colson Raffia ruched cotton-blend voile dress, $693, matchesfashion.com

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Merlette Paraggi dress, $420, merlettenyc.com

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Doen Assam dress, $258, shopdoen.com

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Zimmerman Gossamer floral-embroidered silk dress, $969, matchesfashion.com

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Lisa Marie Fernandez ruffled-hem broderie-anglaise cotton slip dress, $800, matchesfashion.com

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Rhode Resort Ella Floral-print cotton dress, $365, matchesfashion.com

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Loup Charmant Elba Silk Dress, $685, matchesfashion.com

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Three Graces London Almost a Honeymoon cotton dress, $379, matchesfashion.com

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The Row Yellin stretch-cady maxi dress, $1,709, net-a-porter.com

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Lemaire floral-print slip dress, $850, farfetch.com

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Magda Butrym Sheer knitted dress $1,748, farfetch.com

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Sonia Rykiel broderie anglaise-trimmed cotton-sateen shirt dress, $960, net-a-porter.com

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Alaia Perforated cotton mini dress $3,360 net-a-porter.com

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