Mom Fashion

18 Mom-Approved Summer Dresses We Love

With weekends often jam-packed with playgrounds, soccer practice, kid birthdays, and friend gatherings, I’m always looking for simple styles that can take me from day to night. I gravitate toward the ease of one-and-done summer dresses that I can dress up or down depending on where the day takes me. And depending on my plans, I always search for weekend dresses that can work with sandals, wedges, or sneakers — then I can switch up my look depending on my plans simply by swapping shoes.

Pro tip: Opt for a good midi or maxi in a breathable fabric that allows you to move freely (I’ve got two busy boys at home, I get it!). And since weather can always be a little unpredictable, add a go-to denim jacket for chillier weather that you can easily knot around your waist or throw over your shoulders as temps warm up throughout the day.

Keep scrolling to see our favorite mom-approved spring dresses:

Sonnet James
Reese Dress
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Draper James
Sleeveless Striped Wrap Dress
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Madewell
Orchard Flutter-Sleeve Dress
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Loft
Chambray Wrap Dress
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Old Navy
No-Peek Linen-Blend Midi
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& Other Stories
Gingham Linen Midi Wrap Dress
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Everlane
The Luxe Cotton Side-Slit Tee Dress
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Eloquii
Ruffle Detail Maxi Dress
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TOPSHOP
Popper Midi Dress
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Target
Plus Size Striped Short Sleeve Crewneck
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Boden
Bea Linen Embroidered Dress

4 colors available

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Boden
Amelie Jersey Dress

9 colors available

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J. Crew Factory
Printed apron dress in organic cotton
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Free People
Hamptons Maxi Dress

3 colors available

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GAL MEETS GLAM COLLECTION
Lenna Button Front Linen Blend Fit & Flare Dress
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J. Crew Factory
Eyelet shirtdress

3 colors available

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Eloquii
Denim Easy Dress with Belt
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