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These Joyful Summer Dresses Are All We Want to Wear

The swishier, the better

Dresses—that’s it, that’s the whole intro. Or at least that’s what I’d like the intro to be. Because when you’re in possession of one of these voluminous, puff-sleeved and twirly-hemmed beauties, all you’ll want to do is stroll down the street in it, instead of sitting at a desk, typing away.  

 

Summer Dresses to Shop Now

NordstromFraiche by J dress, $139, nordstrom.ca
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Not just butter yellow, this is the organic, grass-fed, twelve-bucks-a-pound fancy butter yellow. 

 

MatchesFashionEmilia Wickstead dress, $2,950, matchesfashion.com
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First, can we please appreciate that the website describes the colour of this dress as “zesty?” Second, drop waists are happening. 

 

CosCos dress, $154, cosstores.com
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Is anyone else on a mission to own one of these loose, tiered dresses in every colour? 

 

FARM RioFarm Rio dress, $295, farmrio.com
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Brazilian brand Farm Rio is unmatched when it comes to brightly coloured and boldly patterned dresses. Good news for Canadians: Orders over $50 ship duty-free. 

 

H&MH&M dress, $70, hm.com
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From the cover of Molly Baz’s Cook This Book to Kanye’s upcoming puffer launch with The Gap, this exact shade of rich, crisp cobalt blue is poised to be everywhere. 

 

NordstromHalogen dress, $119, nordstrom.ca
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There’s a ’70s, Jackie Onassis vibe to this paisley and floral number. 

 

Staud Staud dress, $295, staud.clothing
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With its shirred bodice and twirly skirt, this dress is downright Disney-esque.

 

MatchesFashionZimmermann dress, $1,035, matchesfashion.com
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Stunning now, and come fall with slouchy suede boots. 

 

SleeperSleeper dress, $396, the-sleeper.com
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The sleeves of this orange-Creamsicle dress can be worn off-the-shoulder or on, to create a square neckline. 

 

Net-a-PorterRixo dress, $463, net-a-porter.com
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The poppy embroidery is the sweetest, and the voile fabric has a linen-like texture that keeps the dress feeling casual enough for daytime. 

 

Moda OperandiRosie Assoulin dress, $1,225, modaoperandi.com
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A T-shirt dress, but make it fantastical. Dotted with silk daisies, this is a fun one to dress up or down. 

 

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