Nothing Screams Quintessential Southern Style Quite Like Lilly Pulitzer's Summer Dress Collection

When the temperatures start to near the triple digits, no one wants to worry about putting together an outfit. That’s why wearing a breezy dress is the best way to survive hot Southern summers, and you can never have too many styles in your closet. Whether you’re looking for a chic beach cover-up or a lightweight maxi dress, Lilly Pulitzer has so many options to choose from right now. You’ll find the brand’s signature vibrant patterns and colors along with simpler, neutral designs, too.

Shop mini, maxi, strapless, sleeveless, and more dress styles from Lilly Pulitzer to get you through the rest of the summer below. Plus, if you’re a Club Lilly member, you can get double points for your purchase for a limited time.

Lilly Pulitzer Summer Dresses

• Dev Dress, $98
• Etta Maxi Dress, $128
• Kelvina Strapless Smocked Dress, $178
• Mialeigh Linen Dress, $178
• UPF 50+ Sophiletta Dress, $128
• Bryson Dress, $148
• Sydnee Maxi Dress, $198
• Jilly Smocked Dress, $148
• Krysta Tunic Dress, $178
• Minka Skirted Romper, $168
• Ulla Maxi Dress, $198

Dev Dress

Shoppers love that this sleeveless shift dress is “bra strap-friendly.” Made of 100 percent Pima cotton jersey material, it has a V-neck and pleating in the back, and it hits above the knee, making it ideal for steamy Southern temperatures. “We don't always want to be dressy when it's hot out—I love this dress because of just that,” said another reviewer. They added, “[I] love the lightweight ease and coolness of this dress.”

Etta Maxi Dress

Throw on this roomy T-shirt dress with sneakers and a baseball hat, or dress it up with heeled sandals and jewelry. With the V-neck and side slits, the maxi reveals just enough skin to keep you cool without compromising on coverage. Whether you prefer neutrals or brighter hues, you can choose from three summery patterns that feature flowers, fruits, plants, seashells, and sailboats in blue, tan, and red color variations.

Kelvina Strapless Smocked Dress

This strapless dress is perfect for heading to brunch or for wearing over a bathing suit. The cotton and rayon mini dress has a fit-and-flare silhouette that combines a fitted smocked top and a full skirt with cute lace detailing to accompany the colorful print. One shopper said it keeps them cool even during summers in Florida. 

Mialeigh Linen Dress

Going into the office this summer? This dress is exactly what you need. The elbow-length puff sleeves will help keep you warm in a chilly office, yet you’ll still be cool outside with the above-the-knee length and 100 percent linen fabric. According to customers, the loose fit “drapes beautifully.” The dress is available in five versatile solid shades: black, white, sand, light pink, and blue. 

Shop more summer dresses from Lilly Pulitzer below. 

UPF 50+ Sophiletta Dress

Bryson Dress

Sydnee Maxi Dress

Jilly Smocked Dress

Krysta Tunic Dress

Minka Skirted Romper

Ulla Maxi Dress