The little black dress might be the sultry sartorial pick of the evening, but nothing beats a breezy white dress in the summer with comfy sandals and a warm, gentle breeze. While we love summer 2021’s best fashion trends, like sheer printed pieces, and head-to-toe pastels, when it comes to summer dresses, we always find a good reason to add a new, classic white dress to our collection

When we shop for essential wardrobe items that we are going to be wearing on repeat, like a white summer dress, a great pair of jeans, or practical black boots, quality is extremely important. The great thing about shopping for a summer dress is that polyester is not the only affordable option, and there are as many cute cotton and linen dresses from Rejina Pyo, RIXO, and & Other Stories as there are from ASOS, Weekday, and Zara. For summer 2021, we’re especially loving summer dress edits from sustainable brands Baukjen, Omnes, and on-trend pieces like Sleeper’s nap dresses, and Tove’s drawstring midi dresses.

Keep reading for our team’s favourite white summer dresses.