Alex Drummond's 15 Favorite Sundresses for Any Kind of Summer Plans

Here she is: Alex’s Easter dress! The pastel floral print was definitely made for spring, but the shape carries it right into cooler summer nights. It’d be pretty for a baby shower or an outdoor party, though it’s not so precious that you’d only wear it once. That’s always the goal with a dress like this!

This bright pink poppy print is hard not to love! The collar and button front give it a more relaxed feel, so the whole thing doesn’t look too fancy. It’s the sort of dress you’d pack for a trip and then find yourself wearing twice before you even get home.

Old Navy really knows how to sneak in a cute dress at a very nice price! The blue stripes are fresh for summer while the smocked top makes it easy to move around in. It’d be so cute with sandals for a daytime outing, but it could also work with sneakers if your day involves more walking than you originally planned.

Hill House Home dresses have become popular for a reason—and Alex clearly understands the appeal! The Scarlett has a smocked bodice, ruffled sleeves, and a soft floral print that’s perfect for a summer gathering. It’s dressy enough for a special occasion, but comfortable enough that you won’t be counting the minutes until you can change.

For less than $50, this square-neck, gingham-printed dress is a no-brainer! The midi length is helpful if you’ll be sitting outside, chasing kids, or climbing into a truck, which isn’t always considered in the design of women’s clothing. 😂 Throw on some flip-flops for a backyard BBQ or dress it up with wedges for an evening gathering.

The pockets on this dress need to be acknowledged immediately. They’re big enough to be useful, which means you can carry your phone, a pacifier, or the tiny toy someone handed you and immediately forgot about. The dress is incredibly cute, too, but the pockets are not to be overlooked!

A chambray dress is a must-have in the summer. This one has a buttoned top and a longer skirt, so you don’t have to worry if the wind on the ranch suddenly turns on the jets!

If you’re packing for a trip and trying not to bring 14 outfits for four days, this navy dress would make a strong case for itself. It could go over a swimsuit during the day and then come back out for dinner with different shoes. We love when a dress is willing to help!

This one is for the event where you read the invitation twice and still aren’t totally sure how dressed up to be. The blue-and-white print looks nice, but the shape isn’t stiff or serious. That’s a very helpful combination when the dress code is “summer chic”—whatever that means!

The blush daisy print is soft and summery, while the tie straps give the whole dress a little more charm than a basic maxi. It has an easy, swingy shape that would be cute for lunch outside, a vacation dinner, or an extra warm day when anything fitted sounds terrible.

The black-and-white check makes this Hill House Home dress a little less expected than the floral ones. It still has the nap dress shape people love, but it doesn’t scream “garden party” quite as loudly. (Sometimes a little restraint is a beautiful thing.)

This green striped dress has the spirit of a button-down, but thankfully, it’s a dress. That means you get the neat look without having to tuck anything in, which is a gift when the weather heats up! Add a belt if you want, but we wouldn’t blame anyone for skipping that step.

This is the dress you buy because it’s on sale for the cost of a salad and then somehow you wear it every week. And it’s machine-washable, which matters a lot in the summer because life is sticky.