If You Only Buy One Thing This Summer, Make It a Linen Dress


Simplicity reigns supreme when it comes to summer dresses, and there is truly nothing like a classic LBD or LWD. Great white dresses from Faithfull, Alex Mill, and Proenza Schouler are easy yet breezy, while little black linen numbers from Vince and Favorite Daughter are timeless for a reason. Gingham and summertime go hand-in-hand, which makes a red and white linen from Posse a no-brainer. Polka dot dresses are a micro-trend we’re loving for summer, with must-have silhouettes ranging from Zimmerman to Cara Cara.

If you’re staying put and searching for comfortable options to wear to the office during hot and humid summer days, linen shirtdresses are a must. They still provide a tailored silhouette—in soft, airy fabrics; we love Guest in Residence’s blue version or James Perse’s neutral pick. For dressier occasions on your summer calendar, a halter-neck option from Cos or Khaite’s fitted Isabella dress will work nicely; sport either of them to upcoming weddings, cocktail parties, and beyond. A strappy heeled sandal, plus a festive raffia tote are always welcome in the mix.

Ahead, shop the 40 (plus!) best linen dresses to complete your summer wardrobe.

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Toteme

lyocell and linen-blend midi dress

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Proenza Schouler

Elaine linen-blend midi dress

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Polo Ralph Lauren

A-line dress

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Vince

square neck midi dress

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Posse

Lori open-back gingham maxi dress

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Zimmermann

Acacia one-shoulder midi dress

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Sara Cristina

pearl-embellished linen kaftan

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Staud

Laura linen maxi dress

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Dôen

Monroe striped linen mini dress

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Favorite Daughter

The Josette linen slipdress

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Khaite

Isabella dress

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James Perse

linen midi shirt dress

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Staud

Martine linen dress

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Loro Piana

Lora linen midi dress

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Faithfull

Melia maxi dress

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Alex Mill

Chloe dress

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Nili Lotan

Lelia open-back maxi dress

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Eres

Bibi belted linen kaftan

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Cos

twisted halterneck dress

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Liberowe

Helena linen-blend dress

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Mango

floral linen-blend dress

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Frame

The Linen Day dress

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Faithfull

Lison open-back midi dress

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Prada

linen midi dress

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Massimo Dutti

linen round neck midi dress

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Matteau

crossback linen-cotton maxi dress

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Guest in Residence

Showtime silk-linen maxi shirtdress

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J.Crew

lace-trim slip dress

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Asceno

Ibiza printed linen maxi dress

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Cara Cara

gimlet polka dot midi dress

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Banana Republic

viscose-linen maxi dress

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Gap

linen-blend maxi dress

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Le Kasha

Antalya linen-gauze coverup

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Bottega Veneta

fluid linen midi dress