12 Killer-Cool and Comfortable Summer Dresses to Shop from Tuckernuck

• Promising Review: “Perfect everyday dress!” says reviewer Brandi E. “Loved this dress when I saw it and loved it even more on! Even though it has 3/4 sleeves, the fabric is so great and lightweight for hot summer days. This dress will definitely be on rotation this summer!”
• Size Range: XXS to XXXL

Imagine your favorite silky band-collar blouse collided with a breezy drop-waist mini dress: This is the result. The lightweight poly fabric means no pesky ironing is needed, the elbow-length sleeves keep you covered, but not overheated and the blue stripe pattern exudes preppy cool. It comes in 10 fabrics, including a tan antelope and white cotton sateen iteration.

• Promising Review: “Love this dress,” says verified buyer Christine B. “Perfect day to night print. Can’t wait to take on vacation! Quality material and love the trim.”
• Size Range: XXS to XXXL

This cotton maxi has a touch of spandex for ease and a flattering tiered silhouette. Dress it up with heels, keep it casual with a pair of sneakers (mind the one-palm rule to keep it fashion) or even make it black-tie suitable with a pair of statement earrings and a clutch.

• Promising Review: : “The quality and the fit have exceeded my expectations!” writes Alexa M. “I find it to be incredibly flattering even without a belt, and at 5’4, it hits me just a few inches above the knee. When I wore it out to dinner, I received numerous compliments!”
• Size Range: XXS to XXXL

Three quarter-length sleeves with cuffs and a stand collar make this shift dress look crisp and the V-neck is flattering (especially for petites). We also love how the grid floral offers a fresh and summery take on a classic luxury print.

• Promising Review: “I love the shape of this dress and the material was good quality and comfortable. Professional enough to wear to my office with the right shoes and belt and comfortable enough to wear out to dinner on vacation. I loved it so much, I bought a second color minutes after my package came,” writes Tammy S.
• Size Range: XS to XXXL

We liken the hand of 100 percent hemp—the material of this maxi dress—to the softest Sea Island cotton. The neutral solid dress also has a band collar and button cuffs, along with long sleeves loose enough to comfortably roll up on hot days.

• Promising Review: “Summer staple! I bought this dress for Arizona summers and it is perfect,” writes Megan R. “Love that it’s lightweight but the print and pleats dress it up. Add sandals and it’s a perfect brunch outfit. Travels well without wrinkling much and is machine washable! Add to cart!”
• Size Range: XXS to XXXL

The pattern looks like fancy grandma wallpaper, and the ruffled collar also reads “luxury.” The long-sleeve poly fabric is lined, so it hangs nicely and swings elegantly, and the boxy shape will still look appropriate come fall.

• Promising Review: Caroline writes in her review that “This is one of my favorite golf dresses! I love the hint of print and the mock collar is so cute! It also has side pockets which is so convenient to hold my golf balls and extra tees.”
• Size Range: XS to XXL

In 2023, sports dresses are a closet essential for everyone, even if you’re not going to play that sport. This golf dress has big side pockets to hold tons of golf balls, fabric that’s rated UPF 30 and is made with stretchy poly-spandex, all of which are useful and comfortable to wear out running errands. The side panels, adorned with English ivy climbing a garden lattice, nod to a classic preppy sports outfit.

• Promising Review: Caroline writes in her review that “This is one of my favorite golf dresses! I love the hint of print and the mock collar is so cute! It also has side pockets which is so convenient to hold my golf balls and extra tees.”
• Size Range: XS to XXXL

A striped dress that’s cotton with a touch of spandex, this maxi is notable for its ability to play well with pretty much any accessory or layer in your closet. Jacket over it? Cute. Sleeves pushed up with slide sandals? Beachy. We even see this layered over tights and under a bulky sweater when it gets cooler.

• Promising Review: “Love everything about this dress! Was a little nervous it would be too big on me but it has a slight flare out that is subtle enough that makes it perfect,” writes reviewer Kathryn S. “Material is thick and is such an elegant, easy dress to throw on and go! Can dress up or down. Purchased this for my honeymoon and it’s absolutely perfect.”
• Size Range: XXS to XXXL

All-cotton and breezy, what’s not to appreciate in a caftan that you can let flow or nip in with a wide belt? It’s unlined, but the pattern prevents it from being see-through, and a lightweight dress you can throw on with espadrilles or flats is worth its weight in gold during the summer. The covered button placket elevates it, as does the Mandarin collar.

• Promising Review: “Adore this dress at the height of summer dressing. Pink eyelet with asymmetrical lines is a winner,” write reviewer Debra C.
• Size Range: XS to XL

Prediction: This is the dress you’ll reach for first this summer. Showcasing a pink Swiss dot textured fabric, on-trend puff sleeves and stealth figure-flattering design, it’s also made from 100 percent cotton, which makes it super lightweight. Oh, and the A-line shape gives the dress a breezy swing with each step.

• Promising Review: “This dress hits just above the knee, a perfect work dress or dinner dress,” writes Brenna L. It is an A-line fit and looks adorable with heels or sandals to dress up or dress down.”
• Size Range: XXS to XXL

“The silhouette is a perfect shape that hugs the top and flows out just right,” writes one reviewer. We’re sold on this simple shift that’s made from machine-washable polyester and features faux gold buttons that accent the shoulder straps. It comes in a deep navy and white, but it’s completely lined so you never have to worry about it being see-through on those bright summer days.

• Promising Review: “Adorable dress! It is lined, but the lining doesn’t make the skirt too full, which I love,” writes Kate O. “The top has small areas of smocking on the sides as opposed to the usual back to give it a little bit of stretch, but not as much as a typical smocked back dress.”
• Size Range: XXS to XXL

Pockets! That’s the stealth secret power of this charming cotton dress with tie straps. The shirred back keeps everything up top secure, and the tiered skirt hangs flatteringly to a maxi length. Psst, those tie straps are adjustable to keep everything exactly where you want it, and there’s a cotton lining underneath the striped floral fabric.

• Promising Review: "So breezy, whether worn over a swimsuit or a slip dress out for dinner, the light tiers keep a nice swing going."
• Size Range: XS to XXXL

This maxi dress is designed to work as a beach coverup (it’s unlined) as well as a summertime dress, since the volume and pattern keep it from being transparent. Made from machine-washable cotton, the style includes small ruffles along the tiers of the skirt, and long (but not hot) sleeves punctuated with light elastic. And there’s a twisted rope tie atop the V-neck in case you want extra coverage. Sigh. This dress is just begging for a sunset beach walk.