30 Summer Dresses to Show Off Your Favorite Features

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We all have that one part of our body that we want to show off and put on full display when Summer finally arrives. For some, it's their toned legs, while for others, it's their waistline.

Summer dresses are a great way to highlight your favorite features, effortlessly. They're easy enough to throw on during those lazy mornings when you don't want to spend hours trying to figure out what to wear, but you'll look so put together, nobody will know it took you mere minutes to get ready.

For even easier shopping, click directly on the part you want the dress to accentuate.

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Bust

We know how tricky it can be to find a dress that shows just the right amount of cleavage. While choosing a dress with a deep neckline can be a little too revealing for those who are fuller on the top, it can be the perfect way to show off a sliver of skin when you have a smaller chest. If you're on the smaller side, slip into this light blue Zimmermann Caravan Ruffled Floral-Print Mini Dress ($530).

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Waist

There are many ways you can highlight you waistline. One stylish way to do so is by wearing a dress that features side cutouts like this Urban Outfitters Glamorous Cutout Gingham Midi Dress ($96).

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Show off your curves by wearing a belted dress like this striped Ruken Jenny Dress ($185).

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An easy way to show off your toned arms is by wearing a one-shouldered or spaghetti-strapped dress. Opt for this Re:named Summer Garden Midi Dress ($62).

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Legs

There are two styles of dresses you can choose from to put your legs on full display. You can either opt for short Summer dresses or go for a long one that features a thigh-high split. This Amuse Society Provence Dress ($94) features a bold Summer print and a revealing thigh-high split.

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Summers are for LWD (aka little white dresses) like this Topshop Structured Frill Dress ($130).

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Or go the opposite direction by sticking to a classic LBD like this Lioness All Summer Long Ruffle Dress ($66).

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This Privacy Please Lomax Dress ($178) comes in a cute cherry print and features a front split.

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Add florals into your summer rotation by wearing this mini Privacy Please June Dress ($188).

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Back

Add a little more heat to your Summer rotation by wearing a dress that shows off your back. From scoop backs, like this Asos Sundress in Stripe ($57), to cutout dresses, we're showing you the best dresses you can choose from.

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For something you can wear from brunch in the afternoon to drinks at night, wear this maroon For Love & Lemons x Revolve Lace Up Dress ($259).

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This red-and-white Forget Me Not Dress ($158) by Lovers + Friends x Revolve is a great dress for a casual occasion.

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Shoulders

You can't talk about Summer dresses without mentioning the classic off-the-shoulder look. Give your Summer wardrobe the cold shoulder in this Topshop Stripe Frill Bardot Dress ($70).

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One way you can show off your décolletage is by wearing this Tibi Strapless Mini Dress ($75).