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Best Plunge Dress

Matteau Shirred Triangle Maxi Dress

Best Plunge Dress

Matteau Shirred Triangle Maxi Dress

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An Aperol spritz shade plus a deep, plunging neckline equals a flowy dress that can go casual or formal. (We'll wear it both ways.)

Best Luxury Dress

Gabriela Hearst Adolphine Lace-Trimmed Ombré Cashmere-Blend Dress

Best Luxury Dress

Gabriela Hearst Adolphine Lace-Trimmed Ombré Cashmere-Blend Dress

If you're looking for a flowy dress that's still somewhat streamlined, Wiggins says this, from Gabriela Hearst, is one of MatchesFashion's most popular this season. The cashmere blend is soft and breathable (and ethically sourced), while giving the standard slip silhouette an extra dose of movement.

Best Open-Back Dress

Rixo Cannes Open-Back Tiered Embroidered Cotton Midi Dress

Best Open-Back Dress

Rixo Cannes Open-Back Tiered Embroidered Cotton Midi Dress

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Rixo puff sleeves look so good dotted with hand-embroidered flowers. But this flowy dress's best feature is its open back with criss-crossing straps, the better to take in the sun.

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Best Dress on Amazon

Ulla Johnson Joni Dress

Best Dress on Amazon

Ulla Johnson Joni Dress

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Few designers are as committed to the notion of a perfect day dress as Ulla Johnson. From runway floral dresses to solid cotton staples like this tie-waist dress, this label's pieces are always infused with daytime sensibility and romantic movement. Cinch this navy dress with its coordinating belt or let it drape on its own.

Best Ruffle Sleeve Dress

Agua by Agua Bendita Calatea Remedios Cotton Maxi Dress

Best Ruffle Sleeve Dress

Agua by Agua Bendita Calatea Remedios Cotton Maxi Dress

This may be a Resort 2023 dress, but you'll want to order it now. Agua by Agua Bendita's dresses always tap into romantic flourishes like floral prints and ruffled hems, but they never feel overly saccharine. This time, it's thanks to the deep-V neckline and understated flowy skirt.

Best Drawstring Dress

Tove Eloise Drawstring Maxi Dress

Best Drawstring Dress

Tove Eloise Drawstring Maxi Dress

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In formal gowns and everyday sundresses, Tove has a knack for turning practical drawstrings into artful details. In addition to the most gorgeous, vaguely Grecian movement, this dress's fabric is also unbelievably soft and breathable.

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Best Printed Dress

The Oula Company Cotton A-Line Midi Dress

Best Printed Dress

The Oula Company Cotton A-Line Midi Dress

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The Oula Company just arrived at Nordstrom with a lineup of striking prints and structured-yet-relaxed summer dresses. Designer and chief executive officer Erika Dalya Massaquoi specializes in pieces crafted from globally-sourced Ankara prints, like this work-to-weekend shirt dress.

Best Tiered Dress

Cara Cara Harbour Island Tiered Printed Voile Midi Dress

Best Tiered Dress

Cara Cara Harbour Island Tiered Printed Voile Midi Dress

Tiered skirts are a fixture in the breeziest summer dresses. Paired with a botanical print, this Cara Cara version injects OOO energy into an everyday outfit.

Best Poplin Dress

Cuyana Poplin Tiered Dress

Best Poplin Dress

Cuyana Poplin Tiered Dress

Some of the best flowy dresses are the most understated, like this asymmetric tiered dress from Cuyana's latest capsule. Grab a straw bag and a walkable sandal, and you have a summer weekend uniform.

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Best Long-Sleeve Dress

Lisou Long Sleeve Cotton & Silk Maxi Dress

Best Long-Sleeve Dress

Lisou Long Sleeve Cotton & Silk Maxi Dress

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Inject some fresh energy into your work dress rotation with Lisou's zesty printed dress. The long sleeves and collarbone-skimming neckline are suited to any dress code—just add pumps or a solid ballet flat.

Best Under $100

Mango Flowy Long Dress

Best Under $100

Mango Flowy Long Dress

From fashion week to fashion insiders' closets, kelly and citrus greens are everywhere. Of all the ways to wear it, we're partial to a tiered sundress with impulse-order tags.

Best Tiered Dress

The Somerset Collection by Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress

Best Tiered Dress

The Somerset Collection by Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress

Anthropologie calls this flowing dress its best-selling and best-reviewed dress of all time. Believe the hype: The cascading tiers and relaxed sleeves have an undone effortlessness that naturally attract compliments. "I get stopped in the street by people who want to know where I bought it," one shopper raves.

Try the original version in cotton or, for summer, consider this linen update in nine shades and standard, plus, and petite sizes. Reviewers say the relaxed fit can run large, so consider going down a size.

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Best V-Neck Dress

Vince Smocked V-Neck Dress

Best V-Neck Dress

Vince Smocked V-Neck Dress

Here's a flowy dress that shows some skin but still keeps you covered, with smocked detailing along the ribcage for extra comfort. It saves the best for the back, with an elegant, plunging V-shape cutout.

Best Vacation Dress

Johanna Ortiz Polinesia Cutout Shell-Print Cotton Dress

Best Vacation Dress

Johanna Ortiz Polinesia Cutout Shell-Print Cotton Dress

Whichever beach town is on your summer itinerary, you'll want to pack this nautical relaxed dress. The shell-print Johanna Ortiz piece is another of Wiggins' favorites for the summer (and it's only available on MatchesFashion).

Best Shirt Dress

Frankie Shop Cala Striped Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

Best Shirt Dress

Frankie Shop Cala Striped Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

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A flowy effect isn't limited to A-line and empire-waist dresses. Oversized shirt dresses, like this cabana stripe rendition from Frankie Shop, have the same relaxed appeal and easy movement. Wear it buttoned all the way up with sandals, or button it halfway over summer jeans and a white tank.

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Best Midi Dress

Dôen Ischia Dress

Best Midi Dress

Dôen Ischia Dress

A dress in a romantic shape and soothing hues is Dôen's area of expertise, at least in the eyes of this brand fanatic. Wear the ties as shown here, or tie the top string behind your neck to create a halter effect.

Best Smocked Dress

Merlette Stijl Dress

Best Smocked Dress

Merlette Stijl Dress

Merlette landed on fashion's collective radar with voluminous, tiered dresses, but this new addition has the same undulating movement in a body-skimming silhouette. It's all in the juxtaposition between the smocked, drop-waist bodice and the chiffon skirt—all the better for twirling.

Best Tie-Shoulder Dress

Alice + Olivia Levine Broderie Anglaise Cotton and Linen-Blend Maxi Dress

Best Tie-Shoulder Dress

Alice + Olivia Levine Broderie Anglaise Cotton and Linen-Blend Maxi Dress

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From the bow-topped straps to the eyelet skirt tiers, this Alice + Olivia dress is made for sipping drinks and taking in the sunset—preferably from the balcony of a Lake Como villa.

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Best Halter Dress

& Other Stories Strappy Tiered Maxi Dress

Best Halter Dress

& Other Stories Strappy Tiered Maxi Dress

This halter maxi's shade coordinates perfectly with peony season (bouquet not included). The back includes charming criss-cross straps and a keyhole cutout, so consider ordering an under-the-radar sticky bra with it.

Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.

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