I Never Want to See My Sweats Again—Here Are 4 Dress Looks I'm Wearing Instead

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While my comfy tie-dye pants and various matching sets held a special place in my heart over the past year, at this point they've overstayed their welcome. Summer is truly here, and I think it's time we go our separate ways (at least until fall rolls back around). Instead, I’m embracing the art of dressing up again (I miss it, you know?) while remaining secretly super comfortable, which means reserving a hefty chunk of space in my wardrobe for breezy summer dresses.

I’ve spotted a few different dress silhouettes pop up across the fashion set, and my stylish friends have been going on about the selection at Macy’s for months now. Whatever summer trends you're into—tiered details, anyone?—I can guarantee there’s a dress or 10 that will speak to your stylish soul this summer. Personally, I’m planning on any styles that guarantee staying comfortable while still looking like a dime, and thanks to my friends' outfit reccos, I'm fully able to do so. Shop their favorite summer-dress outfits below.

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"I wear dresses like it's my job," Anneliese Dominguez tells me as I request her assistance in helping me find a go-to dress this summer. Like the expert she is, she recommends I go with the breeziest and loosest silhouette I could find: "They're so light and easy to wear. Wear 'em with heels for an event or sneakers for running around."

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Keyma Morgan, who is often single-handedly responsible for convincing me to inject color into my outfits, tells me that this summer she's all about an ultra-versatile denim dress. "It's the ultimate summer item. I plan on dressing it up and down for brunch dates and happy hours to date nights at home." Make like Morgan and add a summery pop of color via your accessories or embrace a beachy vibe by sticking to your favorite neutrals.

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I'm sure you're tired of hearing me say this, but Natalie Cantell sure knows how to throw an outfit together. Her thoughts on summer dresses? It's all about comfort. "I'd like to pretend that requirement comes from a year of WFH, but it's basically always been my style MO," she tells me. "White dresses are so effortless, and this relaxed silhouette paired with a chunky sandal keeps it feeling modern."

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I turn to Kelsey Floyd any time I need some advice on finding pieces that have that "don't bother me—I'm a rich mom on vacation" vibe. Floyd's thought process for putting together effortless outfits is, simply put, to keep things effortless. She tells me dress outfits are so comfortable and easy to put together, they elevate her look with zero added work. See? I didn't lead you astray: Dresses truly are the gem of summer fashion.

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Nayiri Mampourian
Senior Fashion Editor, Branded Content

Nayiri is Who What Wear's senior fashion editor for branded content and based in her hometown, Los Angeles. It all began in 2014 when she landed an internship at the company and never looked back. While she does love writing her fair share of fashion stories, her heart really belongs in the brainstorm room, where she has fun strategizing different ways to create content with our fashion partners so that you engage with the brands you know and love. Her style tends to be more classic (she loves a good black-and-white look with gold accessories), and white pumps are kind of her thing. If she had to pick one person's wardrobe to raid, it would be Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's, and she also has a major obsession with interior design. She's a mom to a 1-year-old baby girl named Sophie, and she fully plans on training her to spot fashion trends by the time she's 10. That's all!