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    30 Lightweight Dresses From Walmart That Won't Make You Sweat In The Name Of Fashion

    Summer just got hotter with these dresses to keep you cool.

    Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

    1. A wrap front maxi dress reviewers ~rave~ is perf for hot summer days as it's made from a special cooling fabric. This beauty is great for long strolls on the boardwalk or dining al fresco.

    Model wearing the coral dress

    2. A striking Sofia Vergara ruffle one-shoulder dress because sometimes you want to give a little cold shoulder, plus the ruffle detailing elevates this otherwise simple summer dress.

    Model wearing the berry 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 orange red dress

    5. A colorful smocked sundress to add a little sunshine to even the grayest, rainiest of summer days. Bonus: it's available in the most ~darling~ summer patterns you ever did see. Seriously, you'll feel like a walking art piece in this one.

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

    7. A plaid sweetheart dress for a little fanciful flair at brunch or a nice dinner with the fam. The eye-catching fabric is wonderful for warm weather and sure to earn you plenty of compliments.

    Model wearing the plaid dress

    8. A bright smocked midi dress ideal for summer picnics and other outdoor gatherings as you can easily sit down cross-legged in it without accidentally suffering any kind of fashion faux pas.

    Model wearing the ombre stripe/orchid bloom dress

    9. Or a smocked halter midi dress available in two dazzling summertime patterns that you can wear two different ways: with the halter strings tied behind your back or tucked inside for a strapless effect. Say "heck yes" to this dress.

    10. 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.

    11. 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

    12. 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.

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

    Model wearing the black soot floral dress

    14. 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

    15. A relaxed sleeveless shirt dress you may want to wear ~every single~ day of summer, it's so lightweight, ultra-soft, and, best of all, has oversized pockets so you can stash all your essentials (like maybe a sunscreen face stick).

    16. 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.

    17. 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

    18. A bow-back mini dress which is the kind of Alice in Wonderland-inspired delight that'll make you want to have yourself a summer tea party, complete with all the cakes, cookies, and Earl Grey, of course.

    19. 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.

    20. A limoncello 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

    21. 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).

    22. 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.

    23. 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.

    24. A shirred waist wrap 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).

    25. 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.

    26. A stunning micro stripe midi dress featuring a unique banded bodice and trendy space-dyed stripe pattern (sooo out of this world) to take your summer wardrobe to the next level. It also looks WAY more expensive than it is.

    Model wearing the midi dress

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

    28. 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.

    29. 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

    30. 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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