A cool ocean breeze is probably the ideal way to beat the summer heat—but for those of you surrounded by smoldering concrete—not idyllic water—sun dresses for women are here to help. There's a reason why these airy pieces are a hero of warm-weather dressing: Equal parts effortless and elegant, sun dresses for women—which are mostly made from lightweight cotton or linen—are uniquely suited to keeping you cool on the hottest days of the year.

Their easygoing silhouettes (whether in mini, midi, or maxi form) also solve one of the biggest challenges of dressing in the heat. You don't need much else to feel put-together—just grab a cute beach bag, slip into some suede Birkenstock sandals, and push your shades onto your head. Oh, and don't forget the hat.

With July 4th around the corner, your closet is probably already stacked with all your favorite summer clothes. Of course, if you're still in the market for a cute dress for summer—there are some really good 4th of July clothing sales happening right now, FYI—scroll down to shop some of our favorite summer sun dresses, including an embroidered linen shirt dress that's perfect for wearing to the office and a one-shoulder number that wouldn't feel out of place at a garden wedding.

Not so hot take: Some of the best dresses are midi dresses. Endlessly wearable, these calf-length styles (or sometimes ankle-length if you're petite) provide enough coverage for work or dinner settings without overwhelming you in fabric. Their cropped length is also perfect to show off your favorite summer shoes.

Madewell Ruffle-Hem Tent Midi Dress

Faithful The Brand Linen Midi Dress

Summersalt The Going Places Gauze Midi Dress

If you're a mini-or-bust kind of person in the heat, take a look at some of these beauties. There are cutout swing dresses, spaghetti strap slips, elevated babydoll styles, and sleeveless A-line dresses with smocked details. No need to keep things neutral either—these short dresses are all about vibrant solid colors and prints.

Free People Cross Of Sunlight Mini

Reformation Aubree Linen Slip Dress

Everlane The Smocked Linen Dress

Christy Dawn The Bella Dress

Deiji Studios Stripes Linen Dress

Between their floaty fabrics and floor-grazing hems, there's something so freeing about slipping into a maxi dress. While some flowy dresses can ready too beachy or boho, there are plenty of long dresses you can wear out and about in the city. A few favorites include Dôen's short sleeve crochet and cotton eyelet dress, which is the ideal sun dress in our book: It's made to last, looks and feels weightless on—and can be thrown over a bikini as a cover-up or styled with barely-there sandals for an alfresco aperitivo at your go-to restaurant. Farm Rio's floral print dress is also a great option for an outdoor wedding—it's not too fussy, but it's also not your textbook beach dress.

AYR The Magic Hour Dress

Farm Rio Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress

ASOS Tiered Midi Wrap Dress

Ozma of California Martha Dress

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Whether you are lounging by the pool, picnicking in the grass, or cooling off with a glass of rosé, up your accessory game with a sun hat this summer. From short-brimmed and structured to wide-brimmed and floppy, in materials from straw to cotton we have you covered with this list of our favorite styles this season.

Linen matching sets build on the coordinating separates trend with breathable, easy fabrics for summer. Shop our favorites from Pangaia, Sleeper, and more.

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Whether you're headed to a museum date, attending a friend's daytime brunch, or adventuring in a new city, a dressy-casual outfit will strike the perfect balance between refined and relaxed. When in doubt, one-piece outfits are an easy way to achieve the dressy-casual vibe because they don't require much effort. A lavender halter knit dress paired with wedge sandals or a yellow pearl button-front cardigan worn with black jeans are ideal dressy-casual outfits.

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Perfect for hanging at any summertime hot spot, this woven dress is super soft and affordable.

As much as we love strappy sandals and chic sunglasses, pesky upper-lip sweat usually ends up being the accessory we sport during summer months. And now that the sweltering seasonal heat is making its debut, there’s one purchase that will totally eliminate that sweat mustache so you can focus on the more flattering aspects of your look — we’re talking about portable air conditioners, coolers, and fans.For those moments when you’re not benefitting from central air-conditioning, know that you can

Today the annual Wimbledon Championships returns - and athletes have made it clear they're ready to update the age-old traditions of the tournament, particularly those that disproportionally affect women athletes, including the dress code. Wimbledon's strict rule on an all-white dress code has been around since the Victorian era, but now it's being called into question.

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Even though summer is already here, swimsuit shopping has only just officially begun. It’s time to replace last year’s collection with new, unique pieces that you’ll want to wear on repeat. Luckily, Target is the perfect destination to shop gorgeous and affordable swimsuits in bulk. There are plenty of bikinis, one-pieces, swim shorts and more to […]

Don't be fooled — Walmart's 4th of July deals rival some of the best of the entire year. Prices start as low as $5.

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Grab a cool drink and embrace a lazy afternoon reading in the sun with these new beach books for summer, from romance, to comedy, to more dramatic books.

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