Summer’s Not Over—Here’s Why You Still Need a Strapless Dress

August 4, 2025

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Summer is far from over—for most of us, the weather really doesn’t start to change until well into September. With August vacations on the horizon and end-of-season heatwaves still to come, you’re going to need reliable standbys to take you from sunup to sundown—and the best strapless dresses do just that. They’re no-fail wardrobe heroes that bring a bit of elevation to everyday looks, with simple swaps in accessories. Whether you’re filling up a carry-on for a weekend away, or perhaps hunting for that perfect wedding guest dress for upcoming nuptials, look no further than the best strapless dresses.

Vogue’s List of Best Strapless Dresses:

The Easy Everyday: Matteau chocolate strapless gathered dress, $520
The Day-to-Night: Solid Striped Soglio strapless dress, $298
The Butter-Coded: Faithfull Hedy strapless dress, $390
The Breezy Black: J.Crew strapless mixy dress, $178
The Wedding Guest-Ready: Staud Brooke strapless dress, $673
The ‘90s-Inspired Mini: Esse Studios Issia strapless dress, $550
The Evening-Appropriate: Khaite Yael dress, $2,800
The Cool Cover-Up: Eres Oda strapless jersey maxi dress, $465
The Affordable Find: Mango combined knitted balloon dress, $60
The Printed Pick: Johanna Ortiz Ancient strapless linen dress, $895

One of the major dress trends to come out of 2025, this season’s strapless dresses are more refined and minimalist-friendly than your Y2K-era, bandage minis. Modern strapless dresses play with proportions, with many falling mid-calf length or longer, in breezy fabrics that will keep you cool on even the hottest of days. Better yet, the best strapless dresses can transition seamlessly between seasons, with the addition of a stylish cardigan or boxy jacket over top, allowing you to wear to work and beyond, with plenty of wearability beyond the summer months.

Packing for vacation? Look no further than a fresh crop of strapless favorites from Matteau, Faithfull, and St. Agni. These are the hit list picks that keep selling out, making it an ideal time to scoop them up presently, with end-of-season restocks hitting. Plus, they can easily be styled with ballet flats and retro sneakers during the day, or a simple sandal at night. Perhaps you’re still needing a graceful number for those late-season weddings? Consider Staud’s embellished, black tube dress (accompanied by a kitten heeled mule and good clutch bag), or Cara Cara’s stunning, floor-length maxi dress in a dark floral print, to compliment the dreamy landscape of that countryside fête.

There’s no time like the present to snag one of the best strapless dresses—shop our top styles below, to complete your end-of-summer wardrobe.