As temperatures rise, the urge to shed every layer of clothing gets stronger and stronger. (Quick shoutout to air conditioning! You a real one.) But when we can’t lounge around the house in cute lingerie or hang by the pool in bikinis, sexy plus-size summer dresses that show some skin are the next best option. These frocks not only keep you cool, but also ensure you look hot AF. Plus, you can wear them year-round with the addition of a sweater or jacket. (!)
Whether it’s date night or dinner with your BFFs, a sexy summer dress is the perfect way to distract yourself—and anyone else who happens to see you slaying it—from just how damn hot it is outside. Thankfully, there is absolutely no shortage of sexy plus-size summer dresses on offer this season—so make some room in your closet.
Dresses are a warm weather must-have, and with summer parties, evenings out with your boo or even Instagram-worthy backyard photoshoots on your schedule, you’ll want to stock up. Sexy summer dresses keep you from getting overheated and make you look effortlessly sexy, so there’s no reason not to treat yourself to one (or three). Even if you typically live in cut-off shorts and tanks during the summer, once you lay your eyes on all the gorgeous and sexy frocks available from plus-size retailers right now, you won’t be able to resist. Maxi, midi or mini—they’re all available in spades, and ready to rock your summer wardrobe.
Seriously, show up to a bonfire party or fancy summer shindig in a sexy plus-size dress, and watch as all eyes turn toward you. That’s how hot each and every one of the 101 summery dresses we’ve rounded up below is. The only thing missing is you. So peruse all the delicious options below, show a little skin and prepare to have your sexiest summer yet.
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1. Cut-Out Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $31 from PrettyLittleThing
2. Tiered Tie-Strap Dress
shop the look — $149.95 from ELOQUII
3. Plus-Size Satin Slip Dress
shop the look — $19 from Forever 21
4. Christine Dress
shop the look — $218 from Reformation
5. Simply Ageless Ruched Midi Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
6. Plus-Size Plaid Cami Mini Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
7. Red Ditsy Floral Frill Detail Shift Dress
shop the look — $15 from PrettyLittleThing
8. Dotted Lines Polka Dot Mini Dress
shop the look — $34.99 from Fashion Nova
9. ASOS DESIGN Maxi Beach Dress
shop the look — $35 from ASOS
10. Plus-Size Sleeveless Maxi Dress
shop the look — $28 from Forever 21
11. ASOS DESIGN Button Front Smock Dress
shop the look — $43 from ASOS
12. Don’t Let Her Go Tie-Dye Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
13. Basic Danger Zone Printed Midi Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Fashion Nova
14. Be There in a Mini Ruched Dress
shop the look — $12 from Nasty Gal
15. Bohemian Island Maxi Dress
shop the look — $78 from LuvMeMore
16. Wild Fable Puff Long-Sleeve Ruched Dress
shop the look — $25 from Target
17. Crush on You Ruched Cami Mini Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Asoph
18. Isabella Bias Cut Slip Dress
shop the look — $40 from LuvMeMore
19. Printed Mesh Corset Mini Dress
shop the look — $18 from Boohoo
20. Mari Ruched Tie Dress
shop the look — $69.95 from Fashion to Figure
21. Wednesday’s Girl Mini Tea Dress
shop the look — $28 from ASOS
22. Sleeveless Dress With Slit
shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII
23. Cut-Out Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $31 from PrettyLittleThing
24. Back in Chains Midi Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
25. In the Style Plus x Shaughna Sweetheart Neck Midi Dress
shop the look — $21.65 from ASOS
26. Puff Sleeve Frankie Dress
shop the look — $42.25 from LuvMeMore
27. Plus-Size Leopard Print Mini Dress
shop the look — $28 from Forever 21
28. Tie-Dye Cowl Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $24 from PrettyLittleThing
29. Challis Midi Skater Dress
shop the look — $49.07 from Torrid
30. Need Back Up Ruched Midi Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
31. Leopard Challis Skater Midi Dress
shop the look — $49.07 from Torrid
32. Plus-Size Gingham Mini Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Forever 21
33. Midi Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
34. Missguided Plus Midi Dress
shop the look — $16.20 from ASOS
35. Plus-Size Tiger Striped Dress
shop the look — $35 from Forever 21
36. Halter Textured Maxi Dress
shop the look — $109.95 from ELOQUII
37. Elyse Printed Bias Slip Dress
shop the look — $128 from Anthropologie
38. Plus-Size Velvet Leopard Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Forever 21
39. Backless Cami Dress
shop the look — $6 from PrettyLittleThing
40. Bardot Button Front Shift Dress
shop the look — $30 from PrettyLittleThing
41. Butterfly Dress
shop the look — $41 from New Girl Order
42. ASOS DESIGN Button Through Cupped Dress
shop the look — $8.60 from ASOS
43. Plus-Size Peasant Sleeve Mini Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
44. Marilyn Dress
shop the look — $178 from Almost There
45. Holiday Desire Sparkling Tie-Dye Cami Dress
shop the look — $30.99 from Asoph
46. Plus-Size Slit Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $19.99 from Forever 21
47. Plus-Size Navy Floral Ruffle Sleeve Mini Dress
shop the look — $33 from Missguided
48. Maisie Double-Lined Mini Dress
shop the look — $29.99 from Fashion Nova
49. Lolita Cherry Dress
shop the look — $35 from New Girl Order
50. Straight-Neck Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $12 from PrettyLittleThing
51. Saint Genies Puff-Sleeve Blazer Dress
shop the look — $16.25 from ASOS
52. Feel the Feels Ruched Mini Dress
shop the look — $29.99 from Fashion Nova
53. ASOS DESIGN Mini Shirt Dress
shop the look — $28 from ASOS
54. Plus-Size Bodycon Tank Dress
shop the look — $22.99 from Forever 21
55. Elegance Satin Mini Dress
shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova
56. Plus-Size Floral Maxi Dress
shop the look — $35 from Forever 21
57. Leopard Print Strappy Cup Detail Dress
shop the look — $22 from PrettyLittleThing
58. COLLUSION Satin Mini Slip Dress
shop the look — $24 from ASOS
59. Diamond Dreams Mesh Mini Dress
shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova
60. “Oprah” Slip Dress
shop the look — $120 from Loud Bodies
61. Under the Stars Dress
shop the look — $129 from Zelie for She
62. Drawstring Hem Halter Neck Bodycon Mini Dress
shop the look — $31.99 from Asoph
63. Chevron Pattern Bodycon Tube Dress
shop the look — $45.99 from Asoph
64. Heartbreaker Ruched Mini Dress
shop the look — $42 from 2020AVE
65. Plus-Size Houndstooth Mini Dress
shop the look — $24.99 from Forever 21
66. Plus-Size Plaid Maxi Dress
shop the look — $29.99 from Forever 21
67. Plus-Size Tie-Dye T-Shirt Dress
shop the look — $22 from Forever 21
68. Always Daring Cut-Out Mini Dress
shop the look — $38 from Rebdolls
69. Plus-Size Tank Maxi Dress
shop the look — $22 from Forever 21
70. Slinky Midaxi Dress
shop the look — $34 from Missguided
71. Strappy Basic Maxi Dress
shop the look — $15 from Boohoo
72. Azalia Ruched Midi Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
73.Shirt Ruffle Smock Dress
shop the look — $12 from Boohoo
74. Plus-Size Ornate Maxi Dress
shop the look — $45 from Forever 21
75. Floral Studio Knit Skater Dress
shop the look — $45.17 from Torrid
76. Condoleeza Dress
shop the look — $168 from Almost There
77. Noelle Denim Dress
shop the look — $54 from 2020AVE
78. Cow Print Drawstring Hem Bodycon Mini Dress
shop the look — $50.99 from Asoph
79. Wild Fable Short Sleeve Ruched Bodycon Dress
shop the look — $12 from Target
80. Reign Tie-Dye Mini Dress
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
81. Fashionkilla Knitted Off-Shoulder Mini Dress
shop the look — $45 from ASOS
82. Honey I’m Home Satin Leopard Print Dress
shop the look — $31.50 from Nasty Gal
83. Polka Dot Skater Dress
shop the look — $25 from Boohoo
84. True Violet Bardot Corset Detail Midi Dress
shop the look — $119 from ASOS
85. Strong Shoulder Wrap Dress
shop the look — $129 from Good American
86. Cotton Ruffle Tie-Waist Smock Dress
shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
87. Isabella Bias Cut Slip Dress
shop the look — $40 from LuvMeMore
88. ASOS DESIGN Mini Wrap Dress
shop the look — $32 from ASOS
89. PU Cap-Sleeve Shift Dress
shop the look — $25 from Boohoo
90. Plus-Size Bodycon Tank Dress
shop the look — $17.99 from Forever 21
91. Plus-Size Puff-Sleeve Shirt Dress
shop the look — $32 from Forever 21
92. Plus-Size Off-the-Shoulder Floral Dress
shop the look — $32 from Forever 21
93. Paisley Tiered Smock Dress
shop the look — $15 from Boohoo
94. Ruched Detail Smock Dress
shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
95. Anais Knot-Front Shirt Dress
shop the look — $59.95 from Fashion to Figure
96. Boho Aztec Ruffle Smock Dress
shop the look — $25 from Boohoo
97. True Model Muse Ruched Mini Dress
shop the look — $38 from Dolls Kill
98. Plus-Size Metallic T-Shirt Dress
shop the look — $12 from Forever 21
99. Leopard Print Ruffle Smock Dress
shop the look — $25 from Boohoo
100. Leith Crushed Long-Sleeve Mini Dress
shop the look — $19.60 from Nordstrom
101. Marble Ombre Pleated Midi Dress
