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When the sun starts doing the most — and it is — it’s time to lean into breezy silhouettes and breathable fabrics. In other words: linen season is here. Yes, the wrinkles show up uninvited, but that’s a small price to pay for a fabric that actually keeps you cool when the air feels like soup.
And in dress form? Linen is basically the cheat code to getting dressed in the heat. These frocks won’t cling, trap heat, or make you regret leaving the house. When it’s 90 degrees out, trust Us — these are the only dresses you’ll want to wear. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 10 options to help you beat the heat.
10 Linen Dresses To Keep You Cool All Summer
1. The Errands Dress: This one’s a compliment magnet. It looks good belted or worn loose, and the fabric holds up surprisingly well.
2. The Bruncher: This flowy maxi feels easy without looking lazy. It’s light enough to keep you cool, and the silhouette works for everything from quick errands to meetups that may or may not include a spritz.
3. The Linen Sheet Moment: This dress feels like slipping into crisp linen sheets and the cut of this dress shows just enough skin.
4. The Stunner: You’ll wear this dress repeatedly. It’s easy to throw on, looks cute with flats or sneakers, and holds up during a heatwave.
5. The Polished Pick: When you want something easy but a little more structured, this midi steps in. It’s great for travel or everyday wear when you want to look pulled together.
6. The Sunset Slip: This breezy dress works well on its own or layered with a light cardigan or jacket. And the loose fit makes it ideal for hot, sticky weather when you want to feel cute but stay cool.
7. The Everyday Dress: Comfy, breathable and available in a ton of colors, this dress checks all the boxes. It’s the kind of dress you’ll keep in rotation because it’s just that easy to wear.
8. The Gallery Girl: This loose, artsy dress gives you room to breathe — literally and stylistically. The boxy cut feels intentionally oversized, not sloppy, and it pairs well with bold accessories or a structured bag.
9. The Heatwave Hero: Soft, flowy and designed to give you some breathing room, this dress is clutch when the temperature spikes.
10. The Undercover Gem: This one doesn’t scream “statement dress,” but once you put it on, you’ll get why people end up buying multiples. One reviewer said they’re not a “dress person,” and they still bought another.