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No Summer Wardrobe Is Complete Without a White Dress—Shop 40+ of the Best


Within our edit, you’ll find bohemian-inspired favorites from Dôen, Ulla Johnson, and Altuzarra, where the detailing is plentiful—including puffed sleeves, delicate ribbons, and dainty eyelets. For a modern work wardrobe, lean on classics such as Toteme’s high-neck midi dress in lightweight jersey or a classic shirtdress from Jil Sander in crisp poplin—they’ll pair beautifully with everything from woven flats to minimalist-approved sandals. If you are looking for evening-appropriate options, Khaite’s twist on the white slip dress is made for summer-in-the-city nights out on the town, where all you need is a simple shoe and a festive handbag. Or perhaps you’re a soon-to-be bride looking for a plethora of looks for the many upcoming festivities—from bachelorette to the wedding weekend brunch, we’ve got you covered with all types of white dresses to lean on.

Vogue’s Favorite White Dresses:

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Dôen Ischia shirred organic cotton-voile midi dress
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Reformation Everett linen midi sundress
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Toteme pleated organic cotton-jersey mididress
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So go ahead, invest in some of summer’s best bounty and shop the 50 best white dresses for women that are sure to become your favorite summer wardrobe staples.

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Dôen

Ischia shirred organic cotton-voile midi dress

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Toteme

pleated organic cotton-jersey mididress

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LoveShackFancy

Terria dress

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Matteau

strapless cotton-poplin maxi dress

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Isabel Marant

Freda broderie anglaise-trimmed dress

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Another Tomorrow

panelled flare dress

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Róhe

sculptural waist poplin maxi dress

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Faithfull

Melina cotton voile maxi dress

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Sir

Chiara cotton-blend maxi dress

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Madewell

poplin splitneck midi shirtdress

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Loulou de Saison

Kika gathered maxi dress

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J.Crew

eyelet midi dress

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Banana Republic

mixed media bubble-hem maxi dress

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By Malene Birger

Elizabeth dress

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Khaite

Tulula dress

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Staud

Wells pleated poplin midi dress

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Favorite Daughter

The Anyday Anytime maxi dress

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Proenza Schouler

Kailey pleated poplin midi dress

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Helsa

stretch cotton sateen midi dress

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Zimmermann

Rhiannon corset midi sundress

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Co

gathered halter dress

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Jil Sander

pintucked cotton-poplin shirt dress

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Reformation

Everett linen midi sundress

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H&M

eyelet embroidered dress

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Uniqlo

linen blend camisole dress

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Tory Burch

tie-detailed gathered cotton-poplin mini dress

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Cos

boat-neck midi dress

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Loewe

Flamenco knotted halterneck mini dress

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Another Tomorrow

fitted tee dress

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Sir

Florent drop-waist bubble gown

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Hill House Home

The Anjuli nap dress

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Alejandra Alonso Rojas

knit ruffle dress

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Jenni Kayne

Kinney dress

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Posse

Grace ramie mini dress

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Ciao Lucia

Neroni dress

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The Frankie Shop

Helena cotton-poplin shirt dress

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Chloé

scalloped broderie anglaise mini dress

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Farm Rio

Richelieu embroidered maxi sundress

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Ulla Johnson

Emera embroidered long sleeve midi dress

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Faithfull

Melia linen maxi dress

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Proenza Schouler White Label

Noelle cotton-blend jersey midi dress

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Zara

poplin panel midi dress

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Frame

The Flare mini dress

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Alaïa

pleated jersey and stretch-knit mini dress

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Tove

Anisa cotton midi dress

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Colleen Allen

lace-trimmed silk midi dress

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Altuzarra

Lily ruched midi dress

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Massimo Dutti

flowing strappy midi dress

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Leset

Laura cotton-jersey maxi dress

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St. Agni

plunge-neck draped maxi dress