21 dresses you can live in ALL summer

When it's sweltering out, the only thing more appealing than blasting the AC is slipping into an ultra-lightweight dress that barely skims the body. Below, we're sharing the most breathable summer dresses we could find—many with open backs, strategic slits, or draped shapes that won't cling, bunch, or stick to sweaty skin. So, consider this your summer dress guide to surviving the heat in style.

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When it's sweltering out, the only thing more appealing than blasting the AC is slipping into an ultra-lightweight dress that barely skims the body. Below, we're sharing the most breathable summer dresses we could find—many with open backs, strategic slits, or draped shapes that won't cling, bunch, or stick to sweaty skin. So, consider this your summer dress guide to surviving the heat in style.

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