Popular Fashion-Editor Opinion: The Best Dresses of the Summer Are at J.Crew Right Now

There's no question one of the most popular brands our fashion editors love to shop is J.Crew. Whether we're Slacking about its latest collaboration with a buzzy brand, chatting about a cool outfit we spotted Olympia Gayot in, writing about what must-have pieces just went on sale, or swooning over its latest lookbook, the preppy-cool brand is one we can't stop talking about.
When it comes to shopping for dresses this summer, we can all agree that J.Crew has some of the chicest offerings. Whether it's a chic fit-and-flare poplin dress or an embellished slip dress from the latest collab with Maryam Nassir Zadeh, the brand has so many gorgeous options for casual summer days, special soirées, afternoons on a boat or beach… You name it. There's something for every occasion.
Keep scrolling to see the editor-approved frocks worth scooping up this summer.
We editors are obsessed with the latest Maryam Nassir Zadeh collab.
Shift dresses are trending, and we love the crochet trim on this one.
Lean into trending buttery yellow this summer.
A sheer slip for those balmy summer days.
The hard part is choosing what color to get this in. We love them all.
A black linen shift dress that will keep you cool and looking polished.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
-
Olivia Rodrigo Wore the Dress Trend You'll See on the Chicest Wedding Guests This Summer
Guaranteed.
By Erin Fitzpatrick
-
I'm a Fashion Editor Who Loves Effortless Vacation Essentials—25 Gap Finds That Caught My Eye
Many are even on major sale.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
If The Row, Khaite, and Toteme Feel Too Expensive, Here Are 33 Pieces to Try Instead
Bring on the luxe-looking outfits.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Hot Take: This Trending Dress Color Is Prettier Than Pink, Red, and White
Sorry, I said it.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
10 Spring Outfit Ideas That Will Make Anyone Look Like a Fashion Person
Bring on the compliments.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
It's Officially Linen Season—48 Fashion Editor–Approved Styles to Wear Throughout 2025
All your linen dreams come true.
By Chichi Offor
-
22 Pretty, Everyday Dresses to Throw on Any Day of the Week
Sign me up.
By Jess Kelham-Hohler
-
No Offense to White Dresses, But This Expensive-Looking Color Is Even Prettier
Sydney Sweeney and Emily Ratajkowski agree.
By Allyson Payer