From Polka Dots to Pucci Prints—6 Dress Trends Fashion People With Taste Are Wearing This Summer
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It’s peak summer, and I’m fully soaking up every minute of the remaining warm-weather moments: weekend barbecues, alfresco cocktails, lying by the pool, finishing work early on a Friday, and of course, embracing a uniform comprised of easy and effortless summer dresses. There’s no question that an easy summer frock will get you through every occasion on your calendar. So what are the exact dress trends fashion people are wearing this summer?
From polka-dot prints to sleek black silhouettes, below I’m highlighting the styles, silhouettes, and brands the fashion crowd is loving right now throughout the sunny season. Get ready to live in these dress trends for the remainder of summer.
Polka Dots
Polka dots are the It print of summer 2025. They’re trend-forward yet timeless, and we’re seeing the fashion set embrace the print on everything from capri pants to slip skirts and, of course, dresses. One thing’s for certain: A polka-dot dress is a surefire way to look chic.
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The Sadie in Petite Spot Noir
Maude Dress
Printed Polka Dot Midi Dress
Lorraine Dress
Top of Mind Polka Dot Mesh Maxi Dress
Chiffon Scarf Neck Mini Dress
Jardin Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Nighties
The overarching theme this summer is don’t save your best nightdress for bedtime. We’re seeing the fashion set brace embrace nighties of all varieties this season, such as vintage-inspired gauzy dresses, lace-adorned slips, and shift-style minis with smocked necklines. Give them a wearable daytime touch and style them with layered necklaces and chic sandals, or throw one over a bikini.
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Daphne Dress
Mini Dress With Lace in Tech Poplin
Zw Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress
Nessie Dress
Holly Sleep Dress
Willow Mini Dress
Me and You Midi Slip
Summer Vintage Nightgown
Aviva Dress
Black
Every stylish person I know is suddenly wearing black dresses this summer. Sure, we love of-the-moment butter yellow and baby blue, but if you want to feel put-together with absolutely zero effort required, a chic black dress will be your wardrobe hero. Whether you opt for linen, lace, cotton, or silk, it’s become one of the most popular wardrobe essentials for summer 2025.
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Aubree Linen Dress
Flowy Elastic Midi Dress
Interlock Strappy Dress
Long Lace Dress
Smocked Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress in Cotton Voile
Eloise Mini Dress
Emma Mini Dress
Quilla Dress
Pucci Prints
According to TikTok, it’s a Pucci girl summer, and we’ve been spotting the colorful psychedelic prints on celebs (hello, Hailey Bieber) and fashion influencers alike. Whether you’re able to get your hands on a designer piece (top tip: hit the secondhand sites like The RealReal and Etsy for discounted Pucci finds) or opt for similar psychedelic prints from other brands, it’s safe to say the swirling print dresses are dominating this season.
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Orchidee Jersey Slip Dress
Duchess Maxi Dress
Vintage 90s Blue Leaf Print Silk Dress
Lulu Orchid Dress
Orchidee Minidress
Marmo Asymmetric Silk Twill Midi Dress
Milkmaid
It’s not summer without a white dress, and this season’s most popular styles come in pretty milkmaid silhouettes alongside plenty of broderie anglaise, eyelet, and lace details.
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Quinn Dress
Jacquie Dress
Sienna Cotton Smocked Milkmaid Maxi Dress
Falling Sun Midi Dress
Broderie Milkmaid Maxi Dress
Gingham
Nothing says summer quite like a charming gingham print. The cottagecore pattern has been spotted on a host of dress styles and silhouettes this season with black and red gingham in particular reigning supreme.
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Heidi Mini Dress
Gingham Dress
Belline Dress Rouge La Maddalena Gingham
Mustang Mini Dress
Shai Dress
Candace Midi Dress
Delta Dress
