If putting a cute outfit together on a daily basis feels like too much work, we feel you. Enter the midi dress, a lazy dresser's best friend. More versatile than mini or maxi dresses, calf-length dresses are a wardrobe staple that suit any dress code and require minimal styling—throw on a leather jacket and a pair of crisp white sneakers to dress down a floral frock, or opt for a belted style in a muted colour for a more polished vibe. This summer's hottest styles are all about comfort (think: oversized silhouettes and lightweight fabrics), but details like ruffles, ties and asymmetrical cuts make them stand out.
From silky slips to casual smocks, we’ve rounded up the cutest midi dresses to add to your collection this summer.
Smocked denim dress, $50, hm.com
Plaid tiered midi dress, $54, oakandfort.com
Tiered sleeveless dress, $90, penningtons.com
Printed belted linen-blend, $39, joefresh.com
Colourblocked knitted tank dress, $130, eloquii.com
Linen dress, $80, dynamiteclothing.com
Plus-size poplin dress, $115, nordstrom.ca
Printed babydoll dress, $80, frankandoak.com
Linen sundress, $295, hoibo.com
Halter dress, $115, melowparmelissabolduc.com
Tie-back tiered midi dress, $196, jcrew.com
Gingham dress, $145, lachapelleatelier.ca
Button-down camisole dress, $50, uniqlo.com
Knit crewneck tank dress, $170, kotn.com
Short-sleeve midi swing dress, $45, oldnavy.ca
Oversized asymmetric-waist dress, $150, cos.com
Tank dress, $99, getpreloved.com
Asymmetric midi dress, $46, zara.com
Oversized shirt dress, $139, truandtruand.co
Wrap dress with puff sleeves, $313, wray.nyc
Floral linen midi dress, $335, thereformation.com
Midi slip dress, $118, aritzia.com
Striped shirt dress, $125, simons.ca
Tie-belt balloon-sleeved dress, $38, hm.com
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