12 Trendy Summer Dresses All the It Girls Are Already Wearing

Summer is right around the corner, and fashion girls are clearly itching for the season to start. How do we know? Because they've been showing off their new summer dresses nonstop. Whether they've already jetted off on their first vacation or are simply wearing their new purchase around the house, they are making our lives ten times easier by filling us in on which trendy summer dresses are actually worth looking into this season. 

Below you will see a list of 12 trendy summer dresses we've noticed bubbling as of late. If you're super active on Instagram, chances are you'll recognize most of the frocks listed below, but if you're new here, you're in for a real treat as you shop 12 of the most popular dresses so far this 2021 summer season. 

1. Christopher Esber Cutout Dress

I would consider myself lucky to own a Christopher Esber dress of any kind, but this new halter cutout number truly takes the cake. 

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2. Bamba Swim Bounty Dress

Bamba Swim is not just about bikinis and cute cover-ups which has been proven by the success of this halter dress. It comes in many colors and somehow the back is even cuter than the front. 

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3. Réalisation Amber Dress

If you're looking for a dress that makes a statement, look no further. This sheer zebra print maxi dress is meant to be a showstopper, so grab your best black briefs because they're about to be on full display. 

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4. Sleeper Belle Dress

I know I shouldn't be picking favorites, but this new dress from Sleeper really has me excited. I find the shape particularly flattering and the sleeves have just the right amount of poof. It's a surefire hit in any of the available colors. 

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5. Cult Gaia Leslie Dress

Cult Gaia is the end all be all when it comes to summer dresses. While last summer was all about the Serita (okay, that dress is still having a moment), this summer, we're predicting this halter number will really flood our feeds. 

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6. House of Sunny Hockney Dress

Surely by now, you've seen this dress everywhere from Tiktok to Kendall Jenner, and we're here to tell you you're about to see if a lot more places this summer. 

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7. Rixo Pepper Dress

Rixo always churns out kitschy prints, but this pepper-colored mermaid dress is the one we keep seeing on repeat, and it's not even summer yet. 

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8. With Jéan Lena Dress

And just like that, another viral With Jéan dress bites the dust. This keyhole halter mini comes in two colors and is perfect for just about any summer day under the sun. 

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9. Tove Phoebe Dress

While we'll never stop thinking about this hot pink version, Tove's Phoebe dress is pretty much exclusively offered in colors that will make you smile. 

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10. Sir. the Label Soleil Dress

This dress is pretty new, and as someone who personally owns it, I can assure you it is worth the splurge. The print looks vintage and the fit feels fresh. It comes in a tank and a long-sleeve version so all that's left to do is pick your poison. 

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11. Reformation Meadowlark Dress

Everyone needs a silky slip dress in the summer season and thanks to Reformation, we've now located the perfect one.

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12. Staud Swells Dress

Staud has been churning out these white dresses with boning-inspired details, and we honestly can't choose which we like better. The sleeved version offers a more romantic look while the tank version is a true classic. Good luck deciding between the two—we're still stumped.

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Next up, eight non-dated skinny-jean outfits that are making me rethink everything.