2026 Summer Dress Thread

[Anonymous]

I have a few Pact dresses. The built-in bras function like chest minimizers for me (D-cups smashed into Bs). Most of the time, I'm so happy to go without an additional bra that I don't mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a few Pact dresses. The built-in bras function like chest minimizers for me (D-cups smashed into Bs). Most of the time, I'm so happy to go without an additional bra that I don't mind.

I'm a huge fan of Pact.

[Anonymous]

What about Lily if you avoid the louder day-drinking-at-the-country-club prints? A little over budget, but might work well:

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/abralynn-linen-shirtdress/021994.html?dwvar_021994_color=4923W1

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/upf-50-luxletic-kathy-flounce-dress/021947.html?dwvar_021947_color=4013XI

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/elsey-shift-dress/019197.html?dwvar_019197_color=6513J0

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/?start=60&sz=60

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a few Pact dresses. The built-in bras function like chest minimizers for me (D-cups smashed into Bs). Most of the time, I'm so happy to go without an additional bra that I don't mind.

I'm a huge fan of Pact.

NP, I bought a Pact one last summer based on DCUM recs and was unimpressed with the fabric (thin) and drape. And then DCUM criticized me and told me I shouldn't have had high expectations from Pact. So YMMV. But maybe I'll look again...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a few Pact dresses. The built-in bras function like chest minimizers for me (D-cups smashed into Bs). Most of the time, I'm so happy to go without an additional bra that I don't mind.

I'm a huge fan of Pact.

NP, I bought a Pact one last summer based on DCUM recs and was unimpressed with the fabric (thin) and drape. And then DCUM criticized me and told me I shouldn't have had high expectations from Pact. So YMMV. But maybe I'll look again...

I don't think everything they have is of equal quality.

[Anonymous]

I opened this thread hoping to find some cute summer dresses. Very disappointed to find a lot of sacks with loud prints.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about Lily if you avoid the louder day-drinking-at-the-country-club prints? A little over budget, but might work well:

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/abralynn-linen-shirtdress/021994.html?dwvar_021994_color=4923W1

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/upf-50-luxletic-kathy-flounce-dress/021947.html?dwvar_021947_color=4013XI

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/elsey-shift-dress/019197.html?dwvar_019197_color=6513J0

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/?start=60&sz=60

Just no - too cringe

[Anonymous]

I don’t know your budget OP, but I’ve gotten some nice pieces from Banjanan. The fabric is very comfortable and the dresses are not as shapeless as Karma East. I also like Canvas and Weaves.
https://canvasandweaves.com/collections/dress?srsltid=AfmBOorbNLV9rk6NVXY2G1MwC1snp5KVO5--1hbj9ZrDP0w8Usre6t7B

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:this one - bought it & love it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9L2K37F?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

Me too! One of the rare 100% cotton dresses on Amazon....

[Anonymous]

I live in Pact's gauze midi dresses all summer. I hate wearing shorts (very pale skin!) so they are perfect for staying cool.

[Anonymous]

I have this in a solid and a stripe. I'm also pear-shaped and it's super-flattering: https://www.quince.com/women/linen-dress?color=sky-blue-mariner-stripe&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fdresses__All+Products__7

[Anonymous]

Love this one:

https://www.cos.com/en-us/women/womenswear/dresses/mididresses/product/twist-detail-jersey-midi-dress-blue-1327026002

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:this one - bought it & love it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9L2K37F?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

Me too! One of the rare 100% cotton dresses on Amazon....

The classic hide your mom bod dress.

[Anonymous]

I’m similar size/shape. This one another influencer posted and I was so surprised at how flattering it was. I bought it in two colors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3Q8388K?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about Lily if you avoid the louder day-drinking-at-the-country-club prints? A little over budget, but might work well:

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/abralynn-linen-shirtdress/021994.html?dwvar_021994_color=4923W1

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/upf-50-luxletic-kathy-flounce-dress/021947.html?dwvar_021947_color=4013XI

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/elsey-shift-dress/019197.html?dwvar_019197_color=6513J0

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/dresses/?start=60&sz=60

Just no - too cringe

"Cringe"? Ok.