The Summer Dress You'll Want to Add to Your Shopping List ASAP

For Fall and Winter months, the world has become well versed in Victorian high necks, floral jacquards and brocades, and heavy velvet weaves in rich tones of purple and navy blue. But for Summer [1]? The trend seems a little more difficult to master in the heat. That is, of course, until I met the modern-day interpretation of what I imagine Queen Elizabeth might have worn to bed. Meet the bright white [2] Victorian babydoll dress. Sure, the mid-1800s might not have been minidress friendly, but that doesn't mean I can't take all their best sartorial direction and chop off a few feet of length, right?

When it comes to Victorian babydoll dresses, ease is key. With a voluminous silhouette, these are the ultimate in throw-on-and-go which is much needed come Summer. There is a slightly higher neckline than you might be used to, lace insets, crisp cotton materials, and more vintage nods. It's time to consider this seasonal trend less of a passing phase and more of a go-to. Shop my personal favorites of the season ahead.

Grab all your summer favorites to style with your little white dress, like raffia shoes and a woven bag.

Mix a little modernity into your vintage-inspired look with a pair of clear sunglasses and fun sandals to boot.

Style an outfit that's sassy but sweet with a white babydoll dress and edgy black-and-white creepers.

Try out an outfit that's head-to-toe white by matching your throw-on-and-go vintage swing dress with equally bright white sandals for Summer.

With a blank canvas like a little white dress for summer, the sky's the limit when it comes to your most head-turning footwear.

Channel your inner European fashionista with a woven bag, classic sunglasses, and a head scarf for all your daytime strolls this season.

Amp up your look a bit by reaching for a Victorian babydoll dress that's made of all-over eyelet or lace material for a little added texture.

To change up the silhouette with this easy-to-style Summer go-to, consider a belt at the waist and heels for a night out.

Dôen

Dôen Georgia Lace-Trimmed Pintucked Ramie Mini Dress [3] ($245).

Mango

Mango Embroidered Short Dress [4] ($80).

Zara

Zara Pleated Poplin Dress [5] ($50).

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson Broderie Anglaise Dress [6] ($730).

Isabel Marant

Isabel Marant Galia Lattice-Trimmed Linen Mini Dress [7] ($1210).

Ganni

Ganni Slate Pintucked Cotton-Poplin Dress [8] ($225).

Isabel Marant Étoile

Isabel Marant Étoile Alba Embroidered Ruffle Dress [9] ($545).

Merlette

Merlette Soliman Tiered Minidress [10] ($320).

English Factory

English Factory Ditsy Cotton Long Sleeve Shift Dress [11] ($75).

J.Crew

J.Crew Tiered Popover Dress in Cotton Poplin [12] ($110).

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