The Most Flattering Summer Dresses to Wear in the Sun (2023)

On a steamy summer day, you want to look hot and feel cool. For that challenge, there's only one solution - the summer dress. The best dresses are breathable enough for the hottest July days and fashionable enough to be worn during at the beach or out on a patio. For those busy days, pair them with sneakers and you can wear them for a day of errands. To help you find the perfect summer dress, we've put together a list of the top ones worn by your favorite celebrities. And for each high fashion model, we've also come up with a cheaper alternative for those on a budget.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - Opal Crocheted Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress - Khaite

2022-09-07
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was spotted wearing an Opal Crocheted Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress from Khaite ($1,080). ... more

Kylie Jenner - Sailor Tattoo Swimsuit Sheer Mesh Tank - Jean Paul Gaultier

2022-08-19
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Kylie Jenner was photographed wearing a Sailor Tattoo Swimsuit Sheer Mesh Tank from Jean Paul Gaultier ($1,150). ... more

Jennifer Lopez - Cherry Stassie Dress - Reformation

2022-08-04
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Jennifer Lopez was spotted in Paris wearing a Cherry Stassie Dress from Reformation ($278). ... more

Sofia Richie - Puffed-Sleeve Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Dress - Matteau

2022-07-21
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Sofia Richie was photographed wearing a Puffed-Sleeve Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Dress from Matteau ($420). ... more

Nicola Peltz - White Helena Dress - Temptation Positano

2022-07-14
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Nicola Peltz was photographed in Saint-Tropez wearing a White Helena Dress from Temptation Positano ($445). ... more
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was spotted wearing an Opal Crocheted Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress from Khaite ($1,080).
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Kylie Jenner
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Kylie Jenner was photographed wearing a Sailor Tattoo Swimsuit Sheer Mesh Tank from Jean Paul Gaultier ($1,150).
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Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez was spotted in Paris wearing a Cherry Stassie Dress from Reformation ($278).
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Sofia Richie
Photo Credit: IG @sofiarichie
Sofia Richie was photographed wearing a Puffed-Sleeve Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Dress from Matteau ($420).
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Nicola Peltz
Photo Credit: EliotPress / MEGA
Nicola Peltz was photographed in Saint-Tropez wearing a White Helena Dress from Temptation Positano ($445).
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