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the may edit… summer dresses for all the occasions

fashion and beauty

May 11, 2021

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it twice… you’re searching high and low for all the various dresses for every single occasion for this upcoming summer. Weddings + showers, graduations and vacations, soirees and everything else you’re wishing and hoping for–it’s safe to say you’re just as dress obsessed as me! I’ve been working on assembling quite the lineup of summer dresses for all of you out there and I am here to share the best of the best, including a few new finds from my wardrobe you’re sure to fall in love with, many of which are budget friendly and priced at under $100 so you can look great AND feel good that you’re not killing the budget! So, let’s get right down to it so you can shop easily + efficiently and feel good when you walk out the door:

Summer Dresses

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Free People Amelie Chambray mini dress  and metallic knot slide sandals.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Free People Amelie Chambray mini dress  and metallic knot slide sandals.

Free People Amelie Chambray Mini Dress | You know you can never go wrong with a little chambray in your life… especially when this cuteness comes by way of one of my go-to brands for all the summer dresses! The ruffles + subtle high-low silhouette makes it a day dress worth grabbing and styling all season long.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Free People Amelie Chambray mini dress  and metallic knot slide sandals.
Chambray Mini | Straw Tote | Gradient Tortoise Sunnies | Gold Knot Slides

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Sugarlips Colorblock Tiered dress and camel color strap platform wedge sandals.

Sugarlips Colorblock Tiered Dress | Guess what finally came back in stock?? This happy little number by way of Social Threads… you guys went NUTS over this fiesta-type frock which is perfect for a girls getaway, date night out on the town OR a vacay ensemble full of sunshine. Priced at under $70, I’m wearing it in an XS and it runs TTS.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Sugarlips Colorblock Tiered dress and camel color strap platform wedge sandals.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a Sugarlips Colorblock Tiered dress and camel color strap platform wedge sandals.
Colorblock Dress | Open Weave Tote | Gylian Sandals | Hello Happiness Bracelets

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a OPT Daphne dress, Glyn espadrilles, and holding a croisette crossbody.
Daphne Dress | Glyn Espadrilles | Croisette Crossbody | Acetate Drop Earrings

OPT Daphne Dress | The look of a classic printed feminine midi for a fraction of the price… have I intrigued you yet?? I stumbled upon this brand a few months ago and was instantly addicted. You pay for a membership AND then you shop these brands for a fraction of retail = yes please. This smocked bodice beauty + short puff sleeves = easy breezy cotton fab. They run TTS and come in a TON of colorways and patterns!

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a OPT Daphne dress, Glyn espadrilles, and holding a croisette crossbody.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a OPT Daphne dress, Glyn espadrilles, and holding a croisette crossbody.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a abstract flutter sleeve dress and carrying a YSL pink bag.

Abstract Flutter Sleeve Dress | Shocking… another yellow dress I love!!!! This THML find captures everything I love about summer style with the babydoll silhouette, flutter sleeves, all over print in fun colors and of course the price of $79 is just right, too. This beauty runs TTS and I am wearing an XS for reference. A great option to dress up OR down and one that’s comfy + cute all in one.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a abstract flutter sleeve dress and carrying a YSL pink bag.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a abstract flutter sleeve dress and carrying a YSL pink bag.
Abstract Flutter Dress | Tortoise Sunnies | Small LouLou Bag

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a shirred tiered midi dress, after hours sunglasses, platform wedge sandals, and holding a woven bucket bag.

Shirred Tiered Midi Dress | Oh yes… you know we’ve got to talk about a fancy little black dress made for dressier occasions and this new flowy midi by way of Gibson checks all the boxes. Lightweight with a subtle printed fabric with shirred details to dress it up a bit more, I’m wearing this in an XXS and you can snag it for under $80 when you shop with my personal 15% off code–NATASHA15.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a shirred tiered midi dress, after hours sunglasses, platform wedge sandals, and holding a woven bucket bag.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville of Natasha Stoneking wearing a shirred tiered midi dress, after hours sunglasses, platform wedge sandals, and holding a woven bucket bag.
Shirred Black Midi | Woven Bucket Bag | After Hours Sunglasses

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville fashion blog, Hello Happiness: image of Natasha Stoneking wearing a JMarie Molly Kate Mini dress.

JMarie Molly Kate Midi Dress | Pink… a color I can never get enough of! And this embroidered midi with flutter sleeves was made for us feminine girls who want to show off a bit this summer. It’s fully lined with a silhouette everyone can wear and one you’ll want to pack for your next vacation OOTD like now. It also runs TTS and I am wearing an XS for reference.

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville fashion blog, Hello Happiness: image of Natasha Stoneking wearing a JMarie Molly Kate Mini dress.
Summer Dresses by popular Nashville fashion blog, Hello Happiness: image of Natasha Stoneking wearing a JMarie Molly Kate Mini dress.

Ready to shop 20 [yes I did all the dirty work for you!!] styles to suit every occasion and event for warm weather fabulousness this summer??? So many incredible finds in the roundup that follows… lots of choices under $100 too!

Summer Dresses by popular Nashville fashion blog, Hello Happiness: collage image of summer dresses.

1 Rust Midi Dress | 2 Floral Sundress | 3 Smocked Waist Dress | 4 Scottie Dress in Periwinkle | 5 Tribal Print Dress | 6 Floral Jacquard Babydoll | 7 Hera Dress | 8 Flounced Maxi Dress | 9 Nita Dress | 10 Ruffle Detail Floral Dress | 11 Love Story Mini Dress | 12 Cotton Isabella Dress | 13 Nobel Dress in Blue | 14 Gingham Puckered Midi | 15 Striped Tie Dye Mini | 16 Abstract Halter Maxi | 17 Poplin Babydoll Dress | 18 Polka Dot Faux Wrap Dress [under $60] | 19 Tier Dress | 20 Mariposa Dress

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