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    34 Light Summer Dresses That Are Like Built-In AC

    Summer dressing just got a whole lot breezier. I mean easier.

    1. A lightweight knotted-front midi that'll feel like the maximum of comfort.

    2. A floral handkerchief-hem dress perfectly designed for twirling and showing off those ~stems~.

    3. A silky minidress for when you want to take a ~plunge~, but you don't have a pool to dive into.

    4. A tie-dye maxi with pockets, side slits, and a soft 'n' stretchy feel you'll fall in love with.

    5. A '20s-inspired crepe dress for a low-key gorgeous Downton Abby cosplay.

    6. A sheer t-shirt dress you can wear as a swimsuit coverup, over shorts and a bralette, or over a lightweight slip.

    7. A Nancy Drew cover–esque sleeveless number that'll prove plaid isn't just for the fall and winter months.

    8. An A-line, bold shouldered shift for when the thermometer reads "it's too hot for any fabric to actually touch your body."

    9. An asymmetric dress so you can ~button up~ a put together look without sweating all dang day.

    10. An off-the-shoulder chambray dress that'll never make you blue.

    11. A t-shirt dress you will *knot* regret purchasing. T-shirt comfort, but with a little step up in cool girl style.

    12. A short-sleeve maxi for anyone who loves a good print — this one's available in 15 different ones!

    13. A slouchy cotton-blend dress, because you're missing your jeans-and-a-tee outfits, and this is the next best thing.

    14. A cactus-print fit-and-flare option you can turn to when all other options have ~deserted~ you.

    15. A cold-shoulder LBD with white lace detailing to break up your all-black-everything wardrobe juuuust a tad.

    16. A chartreuse satin slip dress so you have the perfect dressed-up option when that schmancy outdoor wedding is forecasted to break triple-digit temperatures.

    17. A leopard-print mini dress with a fluttery hemline that'll make you say "this breeze is really the cat's meow."

    18. A linen mini for a modern twist on a '90s classic...you can wear every time it reaches 90°.

    19. A v-neck wrap mini in a breathable cotton to show your stripes without showing how much you sweat on your way to the office.

    20. A floral tiered babydoll that's perfectly packable for any warm-weather vacation you go on.

    21. A ruffle-bedecked off-the-shoulder dress people will thing you got a a fancy local boutique.

    22. A lace-trim coverup–dress hybrid so you don't have to give up a dramatic sleeve when the mercury rises.

    23. A sleeveless shirtdress for when life gives you lemons — and by lemons, we mean a heat index of 108°. Oh, and it comes with the belt!

    24. A strappy-backed maxi dress that'll solve your "what should I wear to this summer party??" problems once and for all.

    25. A chiffon tunic with lace sleeves so you won't have to wait until fall to bring out your Morticia Addams side.

    26. An open-back smock dress that'll be your go-to when you can't ~face~ the 12th consecutive day of a heat wave. Get it? Because it's an abstract face print.

    27. A drawstring-waist maxi that'll make dressing for the beach, a backyard hang, or casual-chic vacation, and more a ~cinch~.

    28. A sequin shift so you can sparkle far more than just the beads of sweat on your forehead. It's CALLED A GLOW, OK?!

    29. A high-low option with pockets (and over 1,000 five-star reviews) you'll turn to again and again and again and again.

    30. An ruffled dress in an eyelet fabric that breathes so you'll be comfy on your sweaty commute *and* look crisp in your office.

    31. A tropical-print shift that'll be unbeleafably cool and comfy, no matter what the summer has in store.

    32. A twist-front midi dress for a lot of look — without feeling like you're wearing a lot of fabric.

    33. A fit & flare dress so you can pretend you're out in space where it's cold. Too cold? Yes, but still.

    34. A stunning(ly inexpensive) maxi dress you can wear to that beach wedding you know is going to be hotter than heck.

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