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After months of grey skies and rain, we can feel that summer is just around the corner. And with summer comes gorgeous blue skies, sunshine and most importantly stunning dresses! So if like us, you’re always looking to expand your summer wardrobe, we have compiled a list of the best summer dresses for 2024. Whether you’re looking to purchase from women-founded brands or looking for dresses under £100, we’ve got it all from maternity dresses, evening dresses and plus-sized dresses.

Summer dresses for 2024 by women-founded brands

It’s no secret that at The Women’s Journal, we love championing female-founded brands. That’s why we’ve handpicked some of our favourite dresses by incredible brands founded by women for this upcoming spring/summer season.

Ba&sh Haza Ecru Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
BA&SH Haza Ecru Dress | £205
Cult Gaia Serita Dress Sand Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Cult Gaia Serita Dress Sand | £295
Italian Structured Karen Millen Satin Statement Sleeve Double Breasted Mini Dress Yellow Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Italian Structured Karen Millen Satin Statement Sleeve Double Breasted Mini Dress Lime Yellow | £140
Whistles Leather Dress Pale Green Limited Edition  Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Whistles Leather Dress Pale Green
Limited Edition | £449
Tove Maren Open Back Asymmetric Polka Dot Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Tove Maren Open Back Asymmetric Polka Dot Silk Dress | £186
Sézanne Élodie Ecru Yellow Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Sézanne Élodie Ecru Yellow Dress | £185

Summer dresses for 2024 under £100

No need to spend a fortune for a beautiful and quality summer dress. Whether you’re after incredible deals for designer dresses under £100 on The Outnet or whether you prefer sticking to high-street brands, we’ve got your covered.

Maje Tiered Floral Print Organic Cotton Midi Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Maje Tiered Floral Print Organic Cotton Midi Dress | £90
Cos Voluminous Maxi Dress Beige Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Cos Voluminous Maxi Dress Beige | £79
M&S Ruffle Swing Dress Blue Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
M&S Ruffle Swing Dress in Blue | £95
French Connection Rhodes Poplin Cut-Out Dress Black Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
French Connection Rhodes Poplin Cut-Out Dress in Black | £75
Mango Puffed Sleeve Midi Dress Black Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Mango Puffed Sleeve Midi Dress Black | £79.99
All Saints Bryony Eugenia Midi Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
All Saints Bryony Eugenia Midi Dress | £99

Plus size summer dresses for 2024

Size diversity matters and it’s still disappointing to us how very few brands cater for plus size women or how many plus size designs available out there look either very frumpy or old-fashioned. Plus size women are fierce and deserve to show off their assets in ways that will flatter their body shape. Here are some of our favourite plus size dresses for the spring/summer 2024 season.

Karen Millen Plus Size Shirred Bodice Midi Dress Ivory Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Karen Millen Plus Size Shirred Bodice Midi Dress Ivory | £199
Anthropologie Bl-nk Slip Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Anthropologie Bl-nk Slip
Dress | £90
Anthropologie Maeve Smocked Waist Zip Up Shirt Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Anthropologie Maeve Smocked Waist Zip Up Shirt Dress | £140
Karen Millen Linen Wrap Tie Waisted Midi Dress Plus Size Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Karen Millen Linen Wrap Tie Waisted Midi Dress | £249
Never Fully Dressed Tayte Pink Slip Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Never Fully Dressed Tayte Pink Slip Dress | £79
Never Fully Dressed Victoria Black Lace Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Never Fully Dressed Victoria Black Lace Dress | £99

Work summer dresses for 2024

Who said work dresses have to be boring? Brands have really outdone themselves for this upcoming spring/summer season when it comes to classy yet flattering work summer dresses.

Cos Satin Panelled Toxedo Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Cos Satin Panelled Toxedo Dress | £135
Anthropologie Long Sleeve Shirt Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Anthropologie Long Sleeve Shirt Dress | £120
Maje Short Tweed Dress Open Back Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Maje Short Tweed Dress Open Back | £399
Sandro White Trim Button Down Woven Mini Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Sandro White Trim Button Down Woven Mini Dress | £359
Mango Midi Vest Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Mango Midi Vest Dress | £59.99
Reiss Arabella Side Stripe Tie Front Midi Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Reiss Arabella Side Stripe Tie Front Midi Dress | £238

White summer dresses for 2024

Nothing says spring & summer quite like a crisp and flowy white dress. Lighter colours have the advantage of keeping your cooler in warm weather and with a range of different shades of white, you can find an option to suit every skin tone; from ivory to eggshell, snow or cream.

Anthropologie Goldie White Puff Sleeve Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Anthropologie Goldie White Puff Sleeve Dress | £90
Pixie Market Beige Silk Keyhole Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Pixie Market Beige Silk Keyhole Dress | £155
Reiss Louisa White Gold Metallic Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Reiss Louisa White Gold Metallic Dress | £328
Mango Asymmetrical Knit Ivory Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Mango Asymmetrical Knit Ivory Dress | £49.99
Karen Millen Petite Applique Organdie Buttoned Woven Mini Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Karen Millen Petite Applique Organdie Buttoned Woven Mini Dress | £219
Mango Ivory Draped Wrap Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Mango Ivory Draped Wrap Dress | £79.99

Evening summer dresses for 2024

With warmer days also comes cocktail hour on rooftops, hen do parties and other summer shenanigans. This spring/summer you can expect to see lots of sequins and mesh dresses (sparkles aren’t just for NYE), see through dresses for playful overlays and bright colours (READ MORE: Spring Summer 2024 Fashion Trends By Women Founded Brands).

Anthropologie Atsu Bow Maxi Dress  Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Anthropologie Atsu Bow Maxi Dress | £198
Never Fully Dressed Leopard Kate Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Never Fully Dressed Leopard Kate Dress | £129
BA&SH Carline Rouge Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
BA&SH Carline Rouge Dress | £255
Paco Rabanne Disc Embellished V Neck Mini Dress
Paco Rabanne Disc Embellished V Neck Mini Dress | £1,860
Never Fully Dressed Pink Jacquard Dress
Never Fully Dressed Pink Jacquard Dress | £99
Anthropologie Let Me Be Tiered Fringe Ombre Dress
Anthropologie Let Me Be Tiered Fringe Ombre Dress | £170

Maternity summer dresses for 2024

Expecting mothers can sometimes feel a little left out from high-street options. So if you’re looking for stunning dresses to show off your baby bump, we’ve got you covered with these stunning 2024 maternity summer dresses.

River Island Blue Denim Tiered Maternity Smock Dress
River Island Blue Denim Tiered Maternity
Smock Dress | £48
Hope & Ivy Maternity Lace Satin Maxi Dress Lilac Floral
Hope & Ivy Maternity Lace Satin Maxi Dress Lilac Floral | £90
New Look Maternity Bright Pink Satin Twist Front Pleated Midi Dress
New Look Maternity Bright Pink Satin Twist Front Pleated Midi Dress | £36.99
Seraphine Ariadine Midi Wrap Nursing Dress
Seraphine Ariadine Midi Wrap
Nursing Dress | £79
Seraphine Khaki Nursing Midi Polka Dot Dress
Seraphine Khaki Nursing Midi Polka Dot Dress| £75
Nobody's Child Maternity Rachel Midi Dress
Nobody’s Child Maternity Rachel Midi Dress | £45

Wedding guest summer dresses for 2024

The 2024 wedding season is almost here and if like us, you don’t want to repeat outfits from one wedding to the next, we’ve got quite the selection of wedding guest summer dresses for you.

Loveschackfancy Madsen Cutout Floral Print Cotton Silk Blend Maxi Dress
Loveschackfancy Madsen Cutout Floral Print Cotton Silk Blend Maxi Dress | £320
Cult Gaia Janelle Gown Chanterelle Pink
Cult Gaia Janelle Gown in Chanterelle Pink | £975
Shona Joy La Lune Lace Back Satin Maxi Dress
Shona Joy La Lune Lace Back Satin Maxi Dress | £320
Cult Gaia Muna Dress Papaya
Cult Gaia Muna Dress Papaya | £755
Asos Satin Strappy Back Drape Midi Dress Olive Green
Asos Satin Strappy Back Drape Midi Dress Olive
Green | £85
Mango Puffe Sleeve Midi Dress Turquoise
Mango Puffe Sleeve Midi Dress in
Turquoise | £79.99

Zara summer dresses for 2024

We couldn’t make a list of our favourite summer dresses for 2024 without mentioning Zara dresses.

You simply can’t go wrong with Zara dresses in the summer. With hundreds of stunning dresses to choose from, picking out only six Zara summer dresses for 2024 was a real challenge.

Zara Printed Tulle Dress
Zara Printed Tulle Dress | £45.99
Zara Rhinestone Mesh Dress
Zara Rhinestone Mesh Dress | £59.99
Zara Satin Slip Dress
Zara Satin Slip Dress | £45.99
Zara Long Tulle Dress Grey
Zara Long Tulle Dress Grey | £25.99
Zara Geometric Print Dress
Zara Geometric Print Dress | £49.99
Zara Printed Mini White Blue Dress
Zara Printed Mini White Blue Dress | £49.99

Next summer dresses for 2024

Another high-street store that seldom needs introducing, Next is praised for it’s designs and affordable price range. Their new spring summer 2024 collection is no exception with a range of stunning summer dresses.

Next Crochet Lace Short Sleeve Occasion Midi Dress Pink Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Next Crochet Lace Short Sleeve Occasion Midi Dress in Bright Pink | £95
Next Strapless Broderie Midi Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Next Strapless Broderie Midi Dress | £68
Next Linen Rich Embroidered Midi Dress Yellow Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Next Linen Rich Embroidered Midi Dress in Yellow | £64
Next Black Satin Chain Detail Midi Dress Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Next Black Satin Chain Detail Midi Dress | £60
Next Ecru Cream Floral Printed Sequin Bandeau Midi Dress
Next Ecru Cream Floral Printed Sequin Bandeau Midi Dress | £70
Next Cream Floral Print Long Sleeve Tiered Mini Dress
Next Cream Floral Print Long Sleeve Tiered Mini Dress | £72

ASOS summer dresses for 2024

The online fashion superstore ASOS never ceases to amaze us with their seemingly endless catalogue. This spring/summer 2024 is no exception with some stunning dresses we cannot wait to wear.

ASOS Reclaimed Vintage Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Lace Trim Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Asos Reclaimed Vintage Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Lace Trim | £49.99
ASOS Linen Square Neck Maxi Dress Cut Out Tie Back Terracotta Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Asos Linen Square Neck Maxi Dress Cut Out Tie Back in Terracotta | £32
ASOS Design Denim Mini Dress Puff Sleeve in Washed Black Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Asos Design Denim Mini Dress Puff Sleeve in Washed Black | £42
ASOS Boyfriend Mini Shirt Dress Mix Stripe Print Our Favourite Summer Dresses for 2023
Asos Boyfriend Mini Shirt Dress Mix Stripe Print | £36
ASOS Roll Neck Sleeveless Midi Supersoft Rib Grey
Asos Roll Neck Sleeveless Midi Supersoft Rib Grey | £30
ASOS Cross Back Midi Sundress Floral Print
ASOS Cross Back Midi Sundress Floral Print | £38

Summer dresses for 2024 races

Last but not least on our list of our favourite summer dresses for 2024. Off to the races you go! With Ascot just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your dress. And with each enclosure having slightly different rules and dress-code, it’s worth checking these before making your purchase.

Self Portrait Praire Floral Lace Woven Midi Dress
Self Portrait Praire Floral Lace Woven
Midi Dress | £350
Karen Millen Petite Rose Guipure Lace Woven Pleated Skirt Midi Dress
Karen Millen Petite Rose Guipure Lace Woven Pleated Skirt Midi Dress | £329
Zimmerman Midi Bow Floral Print Linen Dress
Zimmerman Midi Bow Floral Print Linen Dress | 423
Reiss Livvy Open Back Midi Dress
Reiss Livvy Open Back Midi Dress | £228
M&S Organic Cotton Broderie Midi Tea Dress Orange
M&S Organic Cotton Broderie Midi Tea Dress in Orange | £85
Ghost Meryl Satin Midi Dress Antique Green
Ghost Meryl Satin Midi Dress in Antique Green | £159

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  • Violette Kraemer

    Violette is the co-founder of The Women’s Journal and Marketing Director with a penchant for editorial work particularly in Health & Wellness, Beauty and Fashion. She has nearly 10 years of Marketing & PR experience in industries varying from arts to fashion, events, weddings and beauty.

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