Summer dress edit

It's heating, a sign that summer is coming. After months of casual stay-at-home sweats, there is a need for an easy, stylish, single-item-enter-the-summer dress. We're most excited by sleeve detail and standout prints should you want to make a statement. Or, if you need a party dress, floaty floral frocks or a classic bias cut slip are popular options. From designer to chain store buys, we list our favourite styles of gorgeous, bright, bold summer dresses for you to get shopping.
By style director Louise Hilsz.

Statement print

Karen Walker Tulips Silk dress, $595.

Cooper Wrap It Up Dress, $679. Maaike Botanical dress, $395. Gorman Bubble Trouble dress, $319. Alemais Farrah Tiered Shirtdress, $695.

Bold Colour

Kate Sylvester Lyra dress, $659.

Shen Marilyn Silk Dress, $550. Ganni Seersucker dress, $449. Matteau Shirred Cami dress, $689. Ashland Oversized shirt, $229.

Slip

Penny Sage Dance dress, $340.

Ruby Logan Slip, $399. Storm Jacquard Slip dress, $249. Marle Elisa dress, $390. Mina Hazel Slip dress, $450.

Christmas Party dress

Hailwood Sparta Sequin Mini Dress, $369.

Aje. Jacinto Pleated dress, $685. Claudia Li Christmas Vest, $718. The Attico Fujiko feather-trim jersey mini dress, $2417. Zara Sequin Midi Dress, $78.