The weather is heating up, so you know what that means! It’s time to shed your winter layers and embrace your best day dresses. Trade in your knits and long sleeves and turtleneck dresses for frills and florals and free-flowing frocks! Are you more inclined to choose something A-lined or something skin-tight with the right floral fabric? Whatever flavour you’re feeling this summer, we’ll help you find your favourite. Here are the best day dresses to wear every weekend this summer. All dresses and Images are by Alamour The Label.
The Andrey Mini Dress
If we had to capture the Andrey Mini Dress in three words, it would be ‘simple, classic elegance’. Its puffed sleeves, V neckline, and frilled hem are its fanciest features, and we kinda dig that. It doesn’t even need colour to be among the best summer day dresses. If you want to doll things up a little, add some matching—and possibly slightly embellished—earrings along with some strappy sandals. This milky-white marvel is superb for a summer day trip.
The Fleur Midi Short Sleeve Dress
This is a list of summer day dress recommendations, so of course we’re breaking into the florals early! The Fleur Midi Short Sleeve Dress is a figure-hugging midi lightened by its yellow-on-green flurry of floral patterns. It emphasises the waist, shows off the lower legs, and features a small cut-out around the bust. This would look rockin’ with hoop earrings and a pair of heels, preferably yellow. Is anyone else getting garden party vibes? Wear this one to an afternoon tea or on a picnic. Bask in the sun with this sunny-coloured ensemble.
The Brigette Dress
Digging florals but wanting to keep them more subtle? Introducing the Brigette Dress: the dress you don’t realise is floral until you get a closer look. Made from sage satin fabric, you might have just struck gold with this stunning, single-strapped ensemble. Wear it with strappy sandals (or heels), and golden or jeweled earrings. The Brigette Dress definitely fits the garden party aesthetic. You could wear it as you would the Fleur Midi above, or perhaps to a slightly more formal event, too.
The Lexi Dress
If we only had words to capture the Lexi Dress! She’s nothing fancy, but her understated elegance is where she shines. From the beautiful peach colour to the frilly A-line skirt, the Lexi Dress will emphasise your bust and your waist in the most flattering way possible. Rock this marvellous mini with matching nude heels and you’ll be all good to go for a lovely day out. Earrings encouraged; flower crown optional.
The Jules Shirred Dress in blue
If you’re only going to buy one dress for warmer weather, make it the Jules Dress. It’s one of the most versatile floral picks of the bouquet. With its puffy, off-the-shoulder sleeves and many adorable frills, this floral ensemble is the spring/summer vibe objectified. Dress it up on down depending on the occasion. This mini looks marvellous with a pair of nude heels.
The Luana Dress
For our final example, we have the Luana Dress: a beautiful lilac mini made from floral satin fabric. This strappy, tie-up summer dress hugs your beautiful figure, topping and tailing itself with fun frills. The great thing about the Luana Dress is its versatility—you can dress it up or down for different occasions. We recommend pairing this little number with some Farah Gold Hoop Earrings. This will create a beautiful contrast between the lemon floral patterns and their muted lilac backdrop.
Decisions, decisions!
So many day dresses; so little time, right? As you can see, ‘day dress’ covers a broad range of cuts, styles, and colours! Whilst day dresses do tend to be mini, midi cuts are not uncommon, and maxi cuts aren’t completely off the table, either. What makes a day dress? Something that falls on the smarter end of ‘smart casual’. It’s something you could wear for a day out on the town, or to a daytime event like brunch or an afternoon tea—or to a garden party (in which case, bright your best floral game!).
Day dresses are made with spring and summer in mind, and their designs reflect this. They tend to err towards the lighter end of the colour spectrum—think sunny colours like yellow or lemon, or softer hues like pink or baby blue. White is definitely more of a default than black, which is more tonally appropriate for formal or evening events. You will also see a lot more floral fabrics and frilled texturing.
Whether you’re wanting something simple and monotonal like the Andrey Mini Dress, something longer and luxe like the Brigette Dress, or something frilly, floral, and fabulous, we hope we have inspired you to find your best day dress to wear every weekend this summer!
