29 Casual Summer Dresses to Consider If You Hate Complicated Clothing

Summer is all about living that laid-back lifestyle and there is no better way to sartorially dive into that mindset than with a wardrobe that is extremely uncomplicated. Investing in an uncomplicated wardrobe means constantly having pieces on hand you can throw on without thinking too hard about, well anything at all. Come summer, your best bet for achieving this is the classic casual summer dress. An easy-to-wear summer dress means no wild straps, no cutouts, and essentially nothing that would make you feel uneasy at any time. 

Below you will see a selection of the best casual summer dresses on the market featuring an array of styles, price points, and colors. From long ribbed midi dresses to loose minis, this shopping roundup is 100% your key to living your most relaxed (and chic) summer yet. 

This dress is simple and so stunning.

Sleeves with just the right amount of puff.

The smocking makes this look triple the price.

I love the ballet vibe of this dress.

This look is the perfect example of how a basic dress can be styled in the most interesting ways. 

So pretty yet so easy to wear.

Colum silhouettes are trending hard right now. 

This dress will never go out of style.

This texture is the moment.

Good luck not buying this in every color.

I am in love with the barely-there straps. 

The black version of the dress in the opening image, for those of you searching. 

For those of you who like a little color in your life. 

Trust me, this will quickly become your go-to dress for every occasion. 

The reviews don’t lie.

The perfect vacation dress.

A classic.

Take this from day to night with ease.

Pair this with flat sandals and call it a day.

It doesn’t get less complicated than this. 

Worth the splurge, I swear. 

Although the straps are subtle, you’ll get so many compliments on this dress. 

The foundation for an array of cool styling moments. 

Short and sweet.

Basically pajamas. 

Grab this before it’s completely sold out. 

A perfect little summer mini.

So easy and so chic.

Please note the stunning buttons.

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