Summer Dresses

Stay cool and stylish with our Summer Dresses

Effortless style for warm days: When it comes to the summer dress clothes women look to year after year, summer dresses are key to channelling the laidback style spirit of the season with effortless wearability. A simple, one-and-done solution, a summer dress offers throw-on-and-go ease for minimal effort with maximum comfort. Light and breezy sundresses bring casual comfort in warmer weather, while elevated day dresses can also take you into the night. Customise your summertime look with casual accessories for relaxed appeal.

Beach-ready Looks: Whether you’re headed for the surf or stalls at the markets, beach dresses are versatile for leisurely days out. Look to lightweight fabrics, such as gauzy cotton voile, crisp poplin or airy linen, for natural breathability and carefree beach-babe vibes. A relaxed fit day dress gives ultimate comfort, whether in the form of a floaty mini dress or longline skirting with roomy volume. Capture holiday energy with tropical dresses emanating resort-ready appeal, ripe for styling with coastal accessories like straw hats and pool slides to accompany beach wave hair and no-makeup makeup.

Discover the Perfect Fit for Every Occasion

From Mini to Midi: In keeping with the vacation-core vibes of summer, sun dresses are casual in aesthetic, yet can be dressed up with luxe accessories to elevate the styling for evening wear. Summer mini dresses are playful yet party-ready, while summer midi dresses offer more coverage for cocktail hour. Switch daytime sandals for heels to polish the outfit, finishing with chunky jewellery, a sculptural clutch and slicked-back hair to transform your sun dress for drinks and dinner.

Classic White Dresses: With endless fashion longevity, white summer dresses are iconic to the enduring trends of the season. As freshness manifest, a white summer dress is a foundational piece in your summer capsule wardrobe, and a go-to for a reason. A plain white sun dress offers a minimalist base to build your ensemble around, harmonising with other summer staples like sandals, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses for casual and smart-casual versatility.

Summer Dress Clothes for Women: THE ICONIC’s summer dresses edit caters to all of your occasion-based needs throughout the season, with lightweight cotton dresses for casual, everyday wear and more polished variations for special events in the mix. From pretty milkmaid dresses and boxy shift dresses to slouchy maxis and designer summer dresses, all offered in trending fabrics, colours and charming prints, find pieces to work into your daily mainstays or to help nail your going-out looks on balmy summer nights.

Summer Dress FAQs

What are the best accessories to pair with summer dresses?
Style your summer dresses with ocean-inspired jewellery, such as shell earrings or a beaded necklace, to lean into summery themes. Complete the look with a tote or beach bag, hat and sunglasses.

Can I wear a summer dress to formal events?
A summer dress can be worn to formal events and special occasions, especially in a tailored or designer iteration for a refined finish. Elegant fabrics like linen lend themselves to dressy occasions.

What shoes should I wear with a beach dress?
Flat sandals, like strappy sandals, thongs or slides, are best paired with summer dresses for easygoing comfort. Ballet flats, mules and sneakers are covered-shoe options which equally match the casual aesthetic of a beach dress.

How can I style a casual summer dress for evening wear?
To elevate casual summer dresses for night, substitute simple sandals with a pair of embellished sandals or heels. Swap your beach bag for a clutch to help polish the outfit.

Related Summer Dress categories: Sundresses, Beach dresses, White summer dresses, Tropical dresses, Casual summer dresses, Maxi dresses, Midi dresses