The official start of summer might be two months away, but there’s no reason you can’t start prepping your wardrobe right now, especially if that means stocking up on dresses that you can wear today through Labor Day and maybe even beyond. All it takes is a shoe switch and perhaps the addition of a light jacket here and there. Start with flats or mules during spring, transition to your beloved sandals once summer hits, and then bring back the ankle boots in fall. It’s that easy.
So back to the dresses. Thanks to our very own Who What Wear collection for Target, I’ve rounded up 17 of them that can take you through all of the above and more. Just keep scrolling to shop them and get a little dress-and-sandal outfit inspo along the way. After all, summer will be here before we know it.
This is the perfect warm-weather take on the LBD.
You can never tire of a classic silhouette like this.Also available in more sizes.
A print that attracts attention.
See the above Instagram shot for proof that this looks amazing with white sandals. Also available in more sizes.
You can dress this up or down easily.Also available in more sizes.
Girls with classic style will live in this polka-dot stunner.Also available in more sizes.
A little neck detailing makes all the difference.Also available in more sizes.
Pajama-inspired yet so polished.Also available in more sizes.
This will be the It dress of summer.Also available in more sizes.
Perfect for all those weddings you have coming up.
You will live in this flattering dress on weekends.Also available in more sizes.
All I have to say is Lauren Conrad–approved.
Simple yet effective.Also available in more sizes.
Layered or not, you'll get so much use out of this.
For the girl who can never have too much color in her wardrobe.Also available in more sizes.
…and for those who like to keep it neutral.Also available in more sizes.
I love this outfit idea just as much as I love the dress itself.Also available in more sizes.
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