Temperatures are rising, snow is melting, and all I can think about is updating my wardrobe. (What else is new?) Frankly, I typically opt for oversized tees and pull-on shorts during the warmer months, but all the cute plus-size summer dresses on offer right now have me singing a different tune. If you swear by cut-offs and mini skirts in the summer, prepare to want to switch it up this season. That’s how incredible each and every one of these summery frocks is. Ugh, I’m swooning—and it’s not even over a picture of Harry Styles this time.
Not only are summer dresses the perfect wardrobe option for hot summer days that turn into warm nights, they’re just high-key cute. From fun and frilly frocks to dresses perfect for a night out on the town, you can’t go wrong with a plus-size summer dress—no matter if it’s easy and breezy or seriously sexy. Thankfully, there are so many options available right now, so no matter your personal style, you’ll definitely end up wanting to do a little (or a lot of) shopping.
Whether you’re into minis that pack a punch, midis that look elegant AF or maxis ready for a beach vacation (or at least pretending you’re on one), prepare to fall in love with all of these plus-size summer dresses. Easy to throw on—and easy to style—you can’t lose. Toss on a floral mini dress with your favorite chunky sneakers for the ideal weekend look. Or, opt for a chic maxi dress and strappy sandals for your next date night. The possibilities? Endless.
Keep reading for 101 (!!) of the cutest plus-size summers dresses for you to shop below—because we could all use some cute dresses in our lives (even if you just plan to wear them in your own backyard).
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1. Meadow Dress
shop the look — $248 from Reformation
2. Plus-Size Gingham Mini Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Forever 21
3. Lysette Wrap Maxi Dress
shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
4. Plus-Size Green Puff-Sleeve Dress
shop the look — $35 from PrettyLittleThing
5. Tie-Front Full-Skirted Maxi Dress
shop the look — $139.95 from ELOQUII
6. Plus-Size Daisy Print Mini Dress
shop the look — $22.99 from Forever 21
7. Black Floral Challis Skater Midi Dress
shop the look — $45.17 from Torrid
8. Embry Dress
shop the look — $248 from Reformation
9. Plus-Size Occasion Ruffle Shift Dress
shop the look — $25 from Boohoo
10. Let Me Be Letizia Colorblocked Mini Dress
shop the look — $178 from Anthropologie
11. Iona Mini Dress
shop the look — $148 from Anthropologie
12. Plus-Size Strappy Smock Dress
shop the look — $18 from Boohoo
13. Bud System Floral Mini Dress
shop the look — $26.50 from Nasty Gal
14. Smocked Front Mini Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
15. Cotton Poplin Jackson Mini Dress
shop the look — $198 from For Love & Lemons
16. Smocked Bodice Ruffle Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
17. Plus-Size Floral Print Crisscross Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
18. Alanna Maxi Dress
shop the look — $178 from Anthropologie
19. Smocked Bodice Ruffle Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
20. Finley Gingham Shirtdress
shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie
21. Cressida Midi Dress
shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie
22. Plus-Size Red Floral Ruched Cut-Out Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $30 from PrettyLittleThing
23. Maeve Sally Tunic Dress
shop the look — $138 from Anthropologie
24. Plus-Size Puff-Sleeve Shirtdress
shop the look — $32 from Forever 21
25. Halter Dress in Poppy
shop the look — $278 from WRAY
26. Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress
shop the look — $119.95 from ELOQUII
27. Maeve Suzannah Maxi Dress
shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie
28. Sleeveless Tiered Printed Plus-Size Swing Dress
shop the look — $37.99 from Old Navy
29. Michaela Dress
shop the look — $218 from Reformation
30. Plus-Size Shirred Detail Maxi Dress
shop the look — $22 from Boohoo
31. Morris Dress
shop the look — $248 from Reformation
32. Plus-Size Floral Flounce-Trim Mini Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Forever 21
33. Porridge Vianne Maxi Shirtdress
shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie
34. Flounce Dress in Aqua Check
shop the look — $198 from WRAY
35. Plus-Size Chambray Puff-Sleeve Dress
shop the look — $34.99 from Forever 21
36. Maeve Tabitha Swing Tunic Dress
shop the look — $138 from Anthropologie
37. That’s the Way It Grows Floral Mini Dress
shop the look — $24 from Nasty Gal
38. Plus-Size Floral Cami Midi Dress
shop the look — $22.99 from Forever 21
39. Plus-Size Strappy Detail Backless Cami Dress
shop the look — $6 from PrettyLittleThing
40. Humphrey Dress
shop the look — $178 from Reformation
41. Plus-Size Floral Cupped Split Dress
shop the look — $34 from PrettyLittleThing
42. Samant Chauhan Minnie Polka Dot Maxi Dress
shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
43. Plus-Size Ditsy Floral Shift Dress
shop the look — $19 from PrettyLittleThing
44. Printed Puff-Sleeve Easy Dress
shop the look — $119.95 from ELOQUII
45. Nell Tiered Midi Dress
shop the look — $98 from Anthropologie
46. Blythe Textured Maxi Dress
shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie
47. Smocked Bodice Ruffle Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
48. Rosemary Dress in Toffee Zebra
shop the look — $278 from WRAY
49. Smocked Front Mini Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
50. Forever That Girl Audrina Eyelet Mini Dress
shop the look — $178 from Anthropologie
51. Ivory Floral Studio Knit Skater Dress
shop the look — $42.57 from Torrid
52. Jo Dress
shop the look — $218 from Reformation
53. Mixed Dot Maxi Dress
shop the look — $139.95 from ELOQUII
54. Plus-Size Soft Rib Midaxi Dress
shop the look — $18 from PrettyLittleThing
55. Eri + Ali Evaline Maxi Dress
shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie
56. Stripe Tiered Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
57. Morris Dress
shop the look — $248 from Reformation
58. Smocked Dress in Bieber Floral
shop the look — $215 from WRAY
59. Plus-Size Striped Bardot Shift Dress
shop the look — $30 from PrettyLittleThing
60. Textured Cotton Easy Day Dress
$99.95 from ELOQUII
61. Yellow Floral Poplin Skater Dress
shop the look — $65.50 from Torrid
62. Penrose Tiered Tunic Dress
shop the look — $98 from Anthropologie
63. Plus-Size Pin Dot Fit & Flare Dress
shop the look — $34.99 from Forever 21
64. Plus-Size Bardot Shift Dress
shop the look — $31 from PrettyLittleThing
65. Yours Ruffle Wrap Dress
shop the look — $59 from ASOS
66. Black Floral Corset Swing Dress
shop the look — $28 from PrettyLittleThing
67. Chrissa Tiered Mini Dress
shop the look — $88 from Anthropologie
68. Blue Chambray Skater Midi Dress
shop the look — $69.50 from Torrid
69. Plus-Size Floral Peasant Maxi Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Forever 21
70. Juliette Dress
shop the look — $218 from Reformation
71. Plus-Size Plaid Mini Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
72. Maeve Juliet Tiered Tunic Dress
shop the look — $138 from Anthropologie
73. Plus-Size Plaid Maxi Dress
shop the look — $29.99 from Forever 21
74. V-Neck Tank Maxi Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
75. Plus-Size Denim Mini Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Forever 21
76. Michaela Dress
shop the look — $218 from Reformation
77. Plus-Size Rib Racer Midi Dress
shop the look — $12.50 from Boohoo
78. Rosie Maxi Dress
shop the look — $194.98 from For Love & Lemons
79. Plus-Size Gingham Balloon-Sleeve Dress
shop the look — $29.99 from Forever 21
80. Wide-Cut Dress
shop the look — $34.99 from H&M
81. Leaf Me Out of It Maxi Dress
shop the look — $34 from Nasty Gal
82. Daisy Street Mini Smock Dress
shop the look — $45 from ASOS
83. Plus-Size Ribbed Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $22.99 from Forever 21
84. Plus-Size Tiered Smock Shirtdress
shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
85. Textured Cotton Easy Day Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
86. Smocked Fit & Flare Cami Midi Dress
shop the look — $42.99 from Old Navy
87. Plus-Size Black Daisy Sprint Mini Dress
shop the look — $26 from Missguided
88. Satin Your Dreams Mini Dress
shop the look — $28.50 from Nasty Gal
89. Sleeveless Jersey-Knit Plus-Size Swing Dress
shop the look — $15 from Old Navy
90. Plus-Size Tiered Mini Dress
shop the look — $32 from Forever 21
91. Floral Shirtdress
shop the look — $24.99 from H&M
92. Plus-Size Floral Print Mini Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
93. Puff-Sleeved Dress
shop the look — $17.99 from H&M
94. Robin Tiered Mini Dress
shop the look — $148 from Anthropologie
95. Plus-Size Floral Graphic Sweatshirt Dress
shop the look — $34.99 from Forever 21
96. Jersey Tank Maxi Dress
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
97. Plus-Size Denim Mini Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Forever 21
98. Polka Dot Ruched Cut-Out Dress
shop the look — $31 from PrettyLittleThing
99. Lottie Embroidered Mini Dress
shop the look — $188 from Anthropologie
100. Plus-Size Chiffon Shirred Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $29 from PrettyLittleThing
101. Plus-Size Polka Dot Bodycon Dress
