Hello, my name is Justine and I'm a dress addict. As in, I rarely shop with friends anymore because I can only hear "don't you have that already?" so many times. And the guilt is starting to set in (starting to.) Since the first step is acceptance, I accept that I love a flirty summer frock, and I also accept that there are worse addictions in this world than a love of floral wraps, silk polka dots, and denim midis. So click through for my favorite summer dresses to buy now and welcome to SDLA, Summer Dress Lovers Anonymous.
A Timeless Print
If I die this summer, bury me in this.
The Kooples Rosa Rosa Print Dress, $415; thekooples.com
Antique Florals
A dress that's the chic version of your grandmother's wallpaper.
Sea Josephine Pencil Dress, $495; sea-ny.com
Overalls But Better
Wear this one without a shirt for some side boob action, or layer it over your favorite band tee.
Zara Pinafore Dress, $50; zara.com
Must-Know Indie Brand
This silk number from affordable brand Uterque is currently sitting in my shopping bag. Payday can't come any sooner.
Uterque Silk Dress, £180; uterque.com
Sporty Spice
Make Rugby stripes more feminine by styling this dress with fancy flats.
J. Crew 1984 Rugby Shirtdress, $98; jcrew.com
Couch Florals
If you're still not over the off-the-shoulder silhouette—don't worry, neither am I—try it in this style with a voluminous sleeve.
Sea Josephine Pencil Dress, $495; sea-ny.com
Ultimate Summer Vibes
Because my summer aesthetic is multiple (sometimes failed) attempts at trying to recreate Jacquemus' SS18 runway show.
Jacquemus Draped Linen Blend Dress, $657; matchesfashion.com
A New Favorite
Style blogger Julia Engel considers herself a "lover of all things feminine," and her newly launched line Gal Meets Glam is exactly that.
Gal Meets Glam Laurent Dress, $178; Nordstrom.com
Easy Breezy
Reach for this flattering, 100-percent-cotton dress on the hottest day of the season.
Mango Belt Midi Dress $80; mango.com
New Denim
Denim dresses are a dime a dozen, but this triple-tiered, button-front number is unlike the rest.
Madewell Denim Bayview Tiered Midi Dress, $90; madewell.com
The Sofia Coppola
This dreamy number belongs in a dreamy film. Or at Sunday brunch.
Topshop Effie Tea Dress, $80; topshop.com
Casual But Not
Despite having an asymmetric neckline and diagonal sets of buttons, this dress is surprisingly easy to wear.
C/meo Collective Desire Dress, $276; yoox.com
Is That Vintage?
1940s silhouettes don't get enough love these days. Offer up some in the form of this beautiful silk number.
Ba&sh Idol Dress, $420; ba-sh.com
Mixed Bag
Polka dots are a summer fave here at ELLE.com—we're particularly obsessed with this number's unexpected color clash.
Diane von Furstenberg Dress, $359; yoox.com
A Floral Print You Don't Own
Oversize florals are a refreshing step away from the millions of dresses we've seen previously.
Sandro Long Silk Dress, $570; sandro-paris.com
That '70s Dress
Feeling groovy? Try this halter dress and make 2018 your Summer of Love.
Zara Printed Dress, $70; zara.com
Festival Ready
Coachella might be over, but a crochet dress will last you until September.
Boohoo Millie Premium Low Back Crochet Dress, $35; boohoo.com
Hear Me Roar
As far as we're concerned, leopard print is a neutral.
Ganni Fairfax Georgette Wrap Dress, DKK1699; ganni.com
The Circus Tent
Shapeless can be a good thing! Take this this colorblocked frock by newbie British brand LF, for example.
LF Markey Richard Dress, $342; goodhoodstore.com
Last Year's Trend Revisted
The corset trend was major in 2017, but 3.1 Phillip Lim proves it's still going strong.
3.1 Phillip Lim Lac-up Midi Dress, $495; net-a-porter.com
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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