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    26 Lightweight Walmart Dresses That Were Basically Made To Keep You Cool This Summer

    These summery hits are pure "dress relief."

    1. A smocked bodice dress perf for hot summer days and fantastic for long strolls on the boardwalk or dining al fresco. You know, just #summertimethings.

    Model wearing the flame paint speckle dress

    2. A Betsey Johnson lemon dress that'll make everyone you love wanna ~squeeze~ you even more than they already do... and will have you craving an ice-cold glass of homemade lemonade. 🍋

    Model wearing the dress

    3. A tie-back print midi dress if you're more than ready to throw on your fave pair of sandals and sunglasses, kick back and relax, enjoying the easy breeziness of the season.

    Model wearing the breezy feline dress

    4. A linen cutout dress everyone will be *begging* to know which high-end boutique you snagged it from. This is the ultimate date night dress, even if you're taking yourself out solo for a well-earned night on the town.

    Model wearing the black dress

    5. A striped sleeveless midi dress if you want to show off your stunning shoulders and get some much-needed sun on them. (Just don't forget the SPF!!) Oh, and did I mention it has POCKETS, too? Win.

    6. A sleeveless dress for a little casual cuteness at brunch or a BBQ with the fam. The side ruched detailing sure to earn you plenty of compliments, too.

    7. Or a halter midi dress you'll immediately want to say "heck yes" to as it'll brighten up even the gloomiest, stormiest of summer days.

    Model wearing the cadmium yellow dress

    8. A vintage-style crochet dress with ~just~ the perfect amount of late '90s Y2K flair and a braided detail that cinches right at the waistline.

    Model wearing the black patterned dress

    9. A ruched shirt dress with a sweet retro aesthetic and design that, quite honestly, is giving me deep nostalgia. *Definitely* something Rizzo from Grease would sport and I would support her.

    10. A laid-back t-shirt dress to pair with wedges, sandals, heels or even sneakers. The styling possibilities are truly ~endless~ here with such a cute little number.

    Model wearing the turquoise dress

    11. A burgundy pink satin ruffle yoke dress that'll have you feeling like the prettiest little woodland fairy in the world. Just pair with your best heels and off you go, gorgeous.

    Model wearing the dress

    12. A tie-belt sundress that is SO GOOD for barbecues, beach days, and really anything that involves great weather, cold drinks, and all your fave people...and there's even a pocket for your phone.

    Model wearing the tangerine tango dress

    13. A high-low dress so freakin' pretty you'll be tempted to wear it while swirling and twirling around in a big, beautiful botanical garden.

    Model wearing the winter white dress

    14. A flirty Sofia Vergara flutter-sleeve dress great for the office, drinks, and dancing with your besties or even a summertime wedding. We love versatility, don't we? Oh yeah, and the price is unbeatable.

    Model wearing the black tiger trip dress

    15. A silky sleeveless dress as soft as your fave, worn-in T-shirt that can be styled any which way you like. Honestly, it's so cushy, you might be tempted to sleep in it.

    16. A classic polo dress to put a little ~prep~ in your step. You don't need to be a tennis pro or living in the Hamptons to rock this sporty ensemble, and it looks SO good with white sneakers (which are always in style).

    Model wearing the engine red dress

    17. A tiered midi dress that'll have you looking sweet and cute as a cupcake and basically screams summertime Sunday fun day, especially if you add sparkly jewelry.

    18. A woven flutter sleeve dress easy as pie to dress up or down, whether you wanna wear it to the office with mules or heels or out to lunch with your freshest pair of sneakers.

    19. A sleeveless knit maxi dress which makes for an *excellent* beach cover-up as well as a sweet summer look that never goes out of style (and, of course, will keep you cool as a cucumber).

    20. A knit halter dress that'll have you racing to book a tropical vacation ASAP just so you can wear it around the resort while sipping a piña colada under a coconut tree.

    21. A business casual shirt dress to take your summer wardrobe to the next level. It also looks WAY more expensive than it is and keeps your arms protected from the sun's rays without overheating you.

    Model wearing the color block stress

    22. A ruffle-smocked peasant dress for the kind of summertime cottagecore aesthetic that Taylor Swift herself would surely salivate over.

    23. A sensational striped tank dress crafted in a comfortable, lightweight, and eye-catching fabric. The beautiful patterns are giving ocean waves, sunrises, and sunsets, respectively — all summertime essentials.

    24. A dazzling tiered maxi dress because you deserve to feel like you're walkin' on sunshine, especially when that sunshine is out in full force.

    Model wearing the colorblocked pink dres

    25. A colorful smocked sundress available in the most ~darling~ summer patterns you ever did see. Seriously, you'll feel like a walking art piece in this one.

    Model wearing the big leaf astro green dress

    26. And a playful tiered dress with a braided rope belt if your summer is predicted to be scorching and you want a fun, flowing fabric as hot as the weather and you, of course.

    Model wearing the hypnotic heatwave dress

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