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When scorching temperatures put your town on heatwave alert, it’s time for the LBD to make way for its airy sister, the little white dress. Whether you survive your commute in an easy shirtdress, go beachy in a coverup, or find inspiration in [enter Jane Austen protagonist here]—you can wear one for almost any occasion. Stay cool while looking hot with our edit of the best white sundresses for summer.
Self-Portrait
Puff Shoulder Broderie Anglaise Dressnordstrom.com$370.00
This lace dress is summer personified.
Sleeper
Baked Milk Loungewear Dressthe-sleeper.com$250.00
Is it a nightgown or a sundress, the world may never know.
Mango
Bow Shirt Dressmango.com$149.99
A great white shirtdress is an office wardrobe staple.
Travel Front Tie Dress
Pixie Market pixiemarket.com$115.00
This mini makes for a modern Juliet Capulet.
The Row
Lani Midi Dressnet-a-porter.com$1,750.00
If chic is what you aim for, The Row is the main target.
& Other Stories
Lace Midi Dressstories.com$149.00
 A dress to live out all your Jane Austen fantasies.
Off-Shoulder Ruffle Eyelet Midi Dressgap.com$71.99
Gap
Off-Shoulder Ruffle Eyelet Midi Dressgap.com$71.99
Not over off-the-shoulder necklines? Good, neither are we.
Not over off-the-shoulder necklines? Good, neither are we.
Rag & Bone
Eden Slash Detail Midi Dressnordstrom.com$495.00
A t-shirt dress is taken up a notch with these mini slashes across the bodice.
Topshop
Clean Seam Bandeau Mini Dresstopshop.com$60.00
The white version of the LBD.
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Miguelina
Laure Lace-Up Mini Dressintermixonline.com$330.00
Presenting the perfect beach coverup.
Cos
Draped Sleeveless Cotton Dresscosstores.com$135.00
A deceptively simple dress with a not-so-simple hemline
Loveshackfancy
Delphine Dressloveshackfancy.com$425.00
Everyone needs a dress they can take run through a field in (or at least ‘gram in front of).
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H&M
Strapless Flounced Dresswww2.hm.com$49.99
A flirty tiered dress like this will pack away easily into your suitcase.
Zara
Tuxedo Dress Vestzara.com$99.90
A black tie look gets a sultry, menswear-inspired update with this number.
