This Simple, Elegant Dress Style You'll See in Every European City This Summer

Elegance has been the fashion word of the year thus far, with designers across the board leaning into sophisticated design details like A-line skirts, drop waists, and hourglass shapes. Now that we've officially entered the summer season, I've noticed designers have put a particularly romantic spin on their summer dresses. From delicate embroidery to tiered silhouettes to sophisticated draping and classic necklines, this summer's dresses are full of whimsical details.

As I've been browsing my favourite brands and retailers in search of summer dresses to add to my own closet, I've been overwhelmed with too many gorgeous options that I just had to share here. Each one is the perfect mix of sophistication and wearability. After all, it is summer, and I want to look put-together while feeling comfortable in the heat. Whether you're headed on a summer holiday or simply refreshing your wardrobe for the season, I think the options below are well worth considering. Here are the 34 best romantic dresses for summer, in my opinion.

Shop the Best Romantic Summer Dresses:

BERNADETTE

Birgit Taffeta Mini Dress

£460

Meet my dream dress.

COS

Shirred Midi Dress

£85

Talk about a dress you'll wear everywhere.

SIR

Affogato Tie-Detailed Linen Maxi Dress

£395

This neckline is so elegant.

DÔEN

Florencia Floral-Print Silk-Blend Midi Dress

£372

This silhouette!

WAIMARI

Ibiza Tiered Guipure Lace-Trimmed Cotton Midi Dress

£442

If you have a garden summer wedding on the books, this dress is absolute perfection.

Reformation

Tagliatelle Linen Dress

£298

I picture this one strolling around Italy with a spritz.

Arket

Sculptural Lyocell-Blend Dress - Dusty Pink

£149

A romantic dress if I ever saw one.

MANGO

Embroidered Detail Dress

£100

Summer in a dress.

HOUSE OF CB

Samaria Corset-Top A-Line Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress

£179

This colour looks so luxe.

COS

PlissÉ Halterneck Maxi Dress

£225

Going to a summer wedding?

POSSE

Amelia Embroidered-Trim Cotton Midi Dress

£335

The delicate embroidery is so pretty.

ZARA

Embroidered Gabardine Dress

£46

I can't resist delicate details.

Reformation

Sariah Dress

£298

The tie details are a nice touch.

Nobodys Child

Cream Ditsy Floral Puff Sleeve Nova Mini Dress

£75

I just love this shape.

COS

A-Line Linen Maxi Dress

£115

This flowing silhouette is a classic trend.

Reformation

Delilah Linen Dress

£298

Made for vacations.

ZARA

Jacquard Mini Dress With Puff Sleeves

£50

The perfect summer garden party mini.

COS

Bias-Cut Maxi Slip Dress

£115

Classy and chic.

FAITHFULL

Dominquez Smocked Strapless Organic Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress

£190

A linen moment.

ZARA

Short Gabardine Fabric Dress With Voluminous Skirt

£36

What a colour—Barbie is still alive.

DÔEN

Rosaria Floral-Print Silk-Blend Midi Dress

£390

Nobody does prints like Dôen.

COS

Halterneck A-Line Maxi Dress

£155

Simple and elegant.

Reformation

Sadie Knit Dress

£168

Perfection.

HOUSE OF CB

Sophina Broderie-Anglaise Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress

£179

Guess who already has this in their basket.

DOLCE&GABBANA

Pleated Polka-Dot Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress

£1900

The perfect summer dress does exist.

Nobodys Child

White Floral Delilah Midi Tea Dress

£65

This just went to the top of my wish-list.

COS

The A-Line Bustier Dress

£300

Truly timeless.

ZIMMERMANN

Lightburst Pleated Cutout Floral-Print Linen Mini Dress

£650

I can't resist this floral print.

COS

Gathered-Waist Midi Dress

£95

Hello, summer soirées.

COS

Pleated Knitted Maxi Dress

£115

All of COS' summer dresses are so elegant.

DÔEN

Tahlia Lace-Trimmed Floral-Print Silk-Charmeuse Midi Dress

$450

How pretty are these lace details?

Reformation

Tullia Dress

£228

The sweetest mini.

ZIMMERMANN

Pop Appliquéd Guipure Lace-Trimmed Linen Mini Dress

£895

I dream about this dress often.

Reformation

Balia Linen Dress

£298

Found my new favourite print.