5 Summer Dresses That Work for Every Occasion This Season

With trips to the beach, outdoor weddings, and weekend brunch dates quickly filling up your social calendar, it’s imperative you invest in a summer dress that can do double (or triple) duty this season.

Here are five of our favorite versatile summer dresses that promise to keep up with your hectic schedule and take you from day to night, beach to bar, and pool to dinner date in style.

1. Deletta “Slubby Tulip” Dress

When we asked Anthropologie Co-President Wendy Wurtzburger to recommend a super-functional summer dress, she answered, “The Slubby Tulip Dress in white or navy comes to mind. You can wear it with flats or a strappy platform, pair it with a belt and gauzy scarf, or alternatively, throw on a blazer or  great lacy cardigan on top. The dress is a blank canvas that you can make into many different looks. Plus it's easy to pack!”

2. Parker Cami Dress

Since this neon silk frock pairs just as well with flip flops as a great pair of heels, it’s up to you to make it as casual or as chic as your agenda requires. Keep a denim jacket on hand to transform this dress yet again after nightfall.

3. MICHAEL Michael Kors Gathered Waist Dress

This on-trend striped cover-up is machine washable, which means you can take it from the beach to the bar without worrying about sand or spills, and easily toss it in the wash to ready it for you next great day (and night) out! Achieve a casual look by adding friendship-style bracelets, thong sandals, and a bohemian fringe bag or dress it up with oversized sunglasses, a statement necklace, sleek patent pumps, and a quilted bag.

4. Edme & Esyllte “Pleats & Panels” Shift

This bright pink cotton dress is equally stunning at an evening wedding or sun-drenched Sunday morning brunch. Plus, it’s instantly office-appropriate by cinching the waist with a skinny belt and layering on a printed lightweight summer scarf.

5. Theory Halter Maxi Dress

Keep the goddess motif of this Grecian-inspired jersey dress going by pairing it with metallic flat sandals for a low-key summer look. Or, dress it up for a formal affair with chunky wedges and statement jewelry. When it gets chilly, throw on a loose-fitting knit sweater and you’ve maximized this maxi for your summer arsenal!

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