With the warmer weather upon us, dresses are at the forefront of my mind and the top of my shopping cart. After all, no other fashion item will make you look as put-together in an instant with as little effort as possible.
Below, I'm sharing some of my absolute favorite styles I found after spending an entire afternoon perusing the frocks at trusty retailer Nordstrom, from classic silhouettes to pretty prints and summer 2025's must-have trends (e.g., sheer styles, boho details, and butter yellow). Whether you're looking for a breezy white frock to wear on vacation or an office-ready dress, there's something for every taste and budget.
I own this dress in black and can't wait to get it in white. It's even better in person.
A striped knit dress will take you from spring to summer in style.
A cute linen minidress to style with your flats.
Minimalist chic.
Sheer dresses are trending.
Lean into the color trend of the season—butter yellow.
A playful and delicate polka-dot minidress for the summer.
So elegant.
Get your hands on the Devon Lee Carlson x Reformation collab before it sells out.
The white dress you'll reach for on repeat.
It's officially Dôen-dress season.
How pretty is this dress?
Halter-neck silhouettes will be everywhere this summer.
I can't say no to a pretty floral Ref dress.
Love the crochet and lace details.
Look sophisticated this spring.
A denim mini will serve you for so many casual occasions.
More butter yellow, please!
I love this cotton midi.
Baby blue is trending.
Ready for compliments?
An affordable and charming minidress that will see you through the summer in style.
Just add black slides, and you're good to go.
Ideal for weddings and special summer soirées.
A cool shirtdress is perfect for summer in the city.
Easy and effortless.
A celeb favorite.
When you want to look polished in the summer heat.
You can never have too many chic sundresses.
Vacation ready.
A lovely off-the-shoulder dress.
Timeless and classic.
Turn heads in vibrant red.
Time to update your LWD.
The prettiest print.
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