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Few pieces nail effortless summer-in-the-city style quite like a minimalist dress. Whether you opt for a sleek midi à la Kendall Jenner, a long and flowing fit, or a simple mini dress, its versatility and one-and-done nature makes it a must-have in any warm-weather wardrobe. Styling-wise, turn to barely-there pairs of flip-flops and sleek shoulder bags for added everyday elegance. Brands like The Row, Khaite, and Lemaire have perfected the minimalist shift, but clean-lined dresses can be found across the price spectrum. Contemporary brands like Leset, Faithfull and The Frankie Shop make some of our favorite styles.

Vogue’s Ultimate Minimalist Summer Dress Edit:

• The Relaxed T-Shirt Maxi: Cos cotton midi T-shirt dress, $100
• The Easy Strapless: Faithfull Hedy strapless gathered maxi dress, $290
• The Modern Drape: Dôen Enya pleated maxi dress, $298
• The Spaghetti Strap: Éterne tank ribbed maxi dress, $225
• The Flowing Maxi: Róhe gathered open-back maxi dress, $600
• The Classic Red: Staud Martine linen-blend maxi dress, $398
• The Mini Tank: Gap linen-blend mini dress, $70
• The Simple Shift: Uniqlo linen blend mini dress, $40
• The Drop-Waist LBD: Toteme jersey and tulle maxi dress, $1,040
• The Sleek Sheath: The Row Jovienne knitted dress, $1,350

For those who appreciate romance, a fluid maxi or strapless number will get plenty of wear. Debating your entire closet on a scorching day? Summer’s less is more motto rings especially true when a 90-degree afternoon is forecasted; a mini tank or spaghetti-strap midi will be a reliable choice to take the guesswork out of getting dressed. Draped and fit and flare styles meanwhile make for great work options, while maxi T-shirt dresses epitomize off-duty chic. It’s getting hot out there—beat the heat in style with one of our favorite minimalist summer dresses, below.

The T-Shirt Dress

The Strapless Style

The Modern Draping

The Sleek Sheath

The Spaghetti-Strap

The Long & Flowing

The Fit & Flare

The Mini Tank

The Simple Shift

The Event-Ready