Trending summer dresses everyone wants to own in a heatwave

If the recent high temperatures have made you realise your summer closet just isn’t cutting it, you’re not alone. Once upon a time, we might have gotten away with jeans and a vest top, but this summer we’re in serious need of floaty dresses that not only look good but are also heatwave approved! Luckily for us – and for you – there are countless silhouettes out there we can’t wait to slip into this season. Keep scrolling to discover our top picks for the soaring temperatures ahead.

Mave eyelet halter midi dress, £220, Anthropology

This seriously pretty halter dress is a summer dream come true! Not only are we obsessed with its trending tiered skirt and all-over eyelet detailing, it also has a super low back that’s both sultry and breezy for warm weather weekend plans.

Amelie midi dress, £158, Free People

Cool, chic and eternally versatile, the Amelie dress by Free People is a must-have for super-hot summer days. Perfect for everything from brunch dates to bike riding, it’ll be your go-to one-and-done ‘fit from the moment it enters your lineup!

Green animal print midi dress, £49, River Island

Animal print is back but with a bright new twist for summer 2022. This gorgeous green maxi with frill detailing is the ultimate day-to-night dress for every one of your summer plans. Our advice? Add it to your cart before it inevitably sells out!

Pale blue button-front mini dress, £12, New Look

When it’s a million degrees outside, lightweight mini dresses like this gorgeous flutter sleeve design from New Look will be your best friend. Pair it with simple gold jewellery and chunky flat sandals for the ultimate off-duty look this summer.

V-neck mini dress, £12.99, H&M

Keep it chic this sunshine season in never-fail neutrals like this V-neck mini silhouette from H&M. We adore the cool and floaty trapeze style almost as much as all of the shoes and accessories it’ll pair so perfectly with. Oh, and did we mention it has a seriously surprising low price tag?!

Printed mini dress, £23.99, Zara

Could this be the dress of summer 2022? We think so! Likely you’ve spotted it everywhere from your fave brunch spots to the beach. We still think it’s a must-have for any upcoming heatwaves. Wear it buttoned up with sleeves down to protect you from the sun or roll them up and unfasten the front for the prettiest swimwear cover-up going!

Sophie Cook