The dresses you'll be seeing everywhere this summer

Summer isn't summer until you've stepped out in a new sundress, and there's still plenty of time left to make your dream purchase.

It can feel like we're always playing catch-up in the southern hemisphere, with summer styles having just reached the end of relevance for our friends up north. However, we know exactly has been trending for a while, and now is our last chance to grab it.

Drop-waist silhouettes, white dresses, bold prints, and puffy silhouettes were the trends adapted from the runway this year so we've rounded up options for each category (and some that span several). And given we're halfway through summer, most of these are on sale now!

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Drop-waist silhouette

Glassons Ribbed Bodice Maxi Dress

On sale now for $29.99

Another dress that leads from a tank into a longer, fuller skirt, this option from Glassons is both chic and affordable. Coming in classic black, this can serve as a staple piece that you can style in myriad ways.

Atmos&Here Sunny Drop Waist Midi Dress

Get it in redGet it in black

This can be a difficult silhouette to nail, but we love this option from Atmos&Here. Simple colouring makes the shape of the dress stand out, and you can always build up your look with accessories. Available now in both colours for $69.99, you can also grab it here in white for $45.50.

Sndys Stella Maxi Dress – Iconic Exclusive

Was $129, now $90.30

This contrasting, two-tone dress features a strapless bust with tucked detailing, adding more shape to the top. A refined summer piece, this can be dressed up with heels and jewellery.

Forever New Brooke Drop Waist Midi Dress

Now on sale for $119.95

Featuring a square neckline, adjustable straps and a long, full skirt, you'll reach for the Brooke Drop Waist Midi Dress on summer days when you need something just above casual.

White sundresses

Staple the Label Maya Shirred Sundress

On sale for $143.19

Shirring is a comfortable feature of summer dresses, offering a touch of extra support. This simple dress from Staple the Label also features a flowing skirt and wide straps for easy summer dressing.

Posse Emma Button Down Mini Dress

$389 on Posse

This crisp mini dress comes in a classic summer silhouette. With button-down detailing, it also has an adjustable buckle on the back if you need to adjust the fit.

Seafolly Embroidery Tiered Dress

$139.95 on Myer

Perfect for weekends spent by the beach, this lightweight dress from Seafolly features voluminous sleeves, a tiered skirt and broderie anglaise detailing to its panels.

Patterns

Topshop Maxi Slip Dress

$135 on Asos

Putting a twist on classic floral, this green slip dress features a black print and lace trim detailing to the V-shaped neckline.

Aere Structured Satin Shift Dress

On sale for $70

This shift dress from Aere features a delicate floral print that won't age.

Kivari Fiora Tie Front Mini Dress

Was $229, now $99

Australian label Kivari specialises in summer-ready dresses, infusing bright colours and prints into their pieces. This simple tie-front dress can be worn a few different ways, and dressed up or down as you please.

Alemais Jet Midi Dress

Was $595, now $416

If prints are definitely your thing, look no further than Alemais. The label specialises in bright colours, drawings, and interesting silhouettes. The Jet Midi Dress also features the rounded silhouette that's popular this year with its puffy sleeves.

Voluminous silhouettes

Aere Linen Soft Puff Sleeve Everyday Mini Dress

Get it here for $150

While sleek silhouettes are usually the go-to, the return of the bubble skirt has seen volume become more popular. This pale blue piece from Aere has a subtle puff sleeve and a drop-waist design, making it ideal for summer 2024.

Sndys Ella Mini Dress – Iconic Exclusive

Buy it here for $109.99

This chocolate-toned dress has an adorable bubble skirt and a strapless bodice. Also check it out in white, black, and cornflower blue.

Aje Behold Maxi Dress

Yours for $695

A 'special occasion' dress, this stunning floral number from Aje is an investment piece. Perfect for someone who goes to a lot of weddings or big events, you'll get plenty of wear out of its simple print and trendy silhouette.

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