22 Summer Dresses So Good, Someone Will Buy You a Cocktail
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22 Best Summer Cocktail Dresses of 2023 — Best Cocktail Dresses
<p>You might have a million bridal showers to attend, or perhaps your Hot Girl Summer means hitting up every rooftop bar in the city. No matter how you spend this summer, we found 22 cocktail dresses for every time, place, occasion, and style. Flag the bartender for another round. Here, peruse our roundup of no-fail summer dresses. Just for fun, we matched each style with the cocktail they embody. <br></p>” />
No one will guess you bought this chic slip for $25 on Amazon.
Drink in hand: Frosé
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors: 23 options
Material: Polyester, spandex
The Polka Dotted Pick
Realisation Par The Claudia
The Polka Dotted Pick
Realisation Par The Claudia
If you thought off-the-shoulder was on its way out, think again. This classic silhouette in polka dot form is destined for the Amalfi coast.
Drink in hand: Aperol Spritz
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Colors: White polka dots or black daisies
Material: Silk crepe
The Slinky Pink
Are You Am I Missi Dress
The Slinky Pink
Are You Am I Missi Dress
Brown is an underrated dress color. Give the neutral some much-needed love in this attention-seeking mini.
Drink in hand: A really funky orange wine
Sizes: XXS-XL
Colors: 8 options
Material: Silk
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The Amazon Pick
Sleeveless Lace Floral Cocktail Dress
The Amazon Pick
Sleeveless Lace Floral Cocktail Dress
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With over 14,000 reviews, this lace LBD will become a wardrobe workhorse you can whip out for every future party.
Drink in hand: Chardonnay
Sizes: S-XL
Colors: 19 options
Material: Rayon, polyester
The Y2K Pick
Blumarine Pleated Jersey Dress with Rose Decoration
The Y2K Pick
Blumarine Pleated Jersey Dress with Rose Decoration
Whether you like it or not, the saccharine aesthetic of the 2000s is back with a vengeance. This dress is the epitome of that era.
Drink in hand: Jello shot.
Sizes: 38-44
Colors: Black or mauve
Material: Viscose
The Tea-Length Pick
ASTR the label Sleeveless Lace Fit & Flare Midi Dress
The Tea-Length Pick
ASTR the label Sleeveless Lace Fit & Flare Midi Dress
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This dress is a garden party personified.
Drink in hand: Moscow mule
Sizes: XS-L
Colors: 7 options
Material: Polyester
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The LBD Pick
With Jean Chloe Corset Dress
The LBD Pick
With Jean Chloe Corset Dress
This flirty, tuxedo-inspired LBD will put you in the running as the star of the next Bond film (not justthe Bond girl).
Drink in hand: Martini, of course.
Sizes: XXS-XL
Colors: 8 options
Material: Polyester, spandex
The Unique Pick
Kim Shui One Shoulder Balloon Dress
The Unique Pick
Kim Shui One Shoulder Balloon Dress
This mash-up print will get you all the compliments at your next event.
Drink in hand: Whiskey Sour
Sizes: XS-L
Colors: Multi
Material: Rayon, silk
The Polished Pick
Scanlan Theodore Pleated Rib Cap Sleeve Dress
The Polished Pick
Scanlan Theodore Pleated Rib Cap Sleeve Dress
Here’s a dress you can wear to work and happy hour.
Drink in hand: Bloody mary, mimosa, or anything else on the brunch menu.
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors: Light or hot pink
Material: Viscose, polyester
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The Halter Neck Pick
Petal & Pup Ximeno Knit Halter Dress
The Halter Neck Pick
Petal & Pup Ximeno Knit Halter Dress
Ideal for an outdoor wedding or date night alike.
Drink in hand: Hemingway Daiquiri
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors: Multi
Material: Cotton, polyester
The Vegan Leather Pick
Bebe Vegan Leather Belted Strapless Midi Dress
The Vegan Leather Pick
Bebe Vegan Leather Belted Strapless Midi Dress
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Chic and neutral: two of the best things a dress can be.
Drink in hand: This dress is definitely an espresso martini. I won’t be elaborating.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Colors: Mocha
Material: Polyester, elastane
The Strapless Pick
Meshki Tyler Strapless Satin Midi Dress
The Strapless Pick
Meshki Tyler Strapless Satin Midi Dress
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Not all dresses need to be cinched at the waist. Try this straight silhouette in a stunning turquoise hue. (Pssst…it looks great with a tan!)
Drink in hand: Spicy cucumber margarita
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Colors: 5 options
Material: Rayon, viscose
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The Pure White Pick
Sissyaki Strapless Midi Dress
The Pure White Pick
Sissyaki Strapless Midi Dress
Have your own engagement party to attend? Here, the perfect dress.
Drink in hand: Vodka soda (so you don’t stain anything)
Sizes: S-XL
Colors: 7 options
Material: Cotton
The Floral Pick
Showpo Circe Midi Dress
The Floral Pick
Showpo Circe Midi Dress
Now 38% Off
You’ll never look back at this backless option.
Drink in hand: French 75
Sizes: 2-10
Colors: Blue floral
Material: Acrylic
OW Collection Isla Dress
Some cocktail dresses venture in gala territory, and this statement number strikes that perfect balance.
Drink in hand: Cosmopolitan
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors: Pink
Material: Viscose, linen
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The Feminine Pick
Sunday Best Martine Dress
The Feminine Pick
Sunday Best Martine Dress
A cotton dress works best for daytime hangs and, therefore, daytime drinks.
Drink in hand: Rosemary Gin Fizz
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Colors: 6 options
Material: Cotton
The Bedazzled Pick
iSayhong Mini Dress with Spaghetti Straps
The Bedazzled Pick
iSayhong Mini Dress with Spaghetti Straps
Ok, Amazon, we see you. Not for the lighthearted, this bejeweled bra dress will always turn heads.
Drink in hand: You’re adventurous, so tonight, it’s the bartender’s choice.
Sizes: S-XL
Colors: 27 options
Material: Cotton, spandex
The Puffy Sleeved Pick
Princess Polly Halton Mini Dress in Multi
The Puffy Sleeved Pick
Princess Polly Halton Mini Dress in Multi
A floral number is always a good idea. Dress it up on a Saturday night with heels and a clutch, then wear it down with sneakers for Sunday errands.
Drink in hand: Sangria
Sizes: 0-12
Colors: 8 options
Material: Polyester, rayon
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The Cool Pick
Alexis Gaudy Chain-Detailed Mini Dress
The Cool Pick
Alexis Gaudy Chain-Detailed Mini Dress
Instead of wearing gold hoops with your dress, why not wear a dress with gold hoops?
Drink in hand: Champagne (the real stuff, not prosecco)
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors: White
Material: Polyester
The Sculptural Pick
Mach & Mach Crepe Mini Dress
The Sculptural Pick
Mach & Mach Crepe Mini Dress
Heart eyes, but really though!
Drink in hand: Tequila sunrise
Sizes: 2-10
Colors: Red
Material: Wool
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Meg Donohue is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Her passions include spicy foods, sustainability, and the Y2K remake of Charlie’s Angels. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.