Blue is, truly, the warmest color. While I’ll never grow out of my love of white in the warmer months, there is something about a pop of blue here and there that reminds me of the best parts about summer: local ice cream (Short N’ Sweet on Cape Cod is my fave!), saltwater, sand in everything, and endless daylight.
Below, you’ll find 8 affordable and well rated blue dresses perfect for all your summer outings. Many of these options can be dressed down with a pair of sneakers or dressed up with a pair of heels, making them versatile enough for all your hot girl summer needs. The best part? Everything here is below $75, with the majority of my picks clocking in at under $50, making your perfect summer wardrobe that much more affordable. My dress pictured above is currently out of stock as of writing this post, but I’m linking it below so you can sign up for an in-stock notification!
Long sleeves perfect for those early summer nights that carry the last of the winter chill with them. At $24.99, this dress is affordable and would look great cinched with a white belt or loosey-goosey as is.
2. Pima Cotton Dress – $49.99
Well-placed tassels on clothing are such an underrated detail. Loving the feminine balloon sleeves and how it can be styled with or without the matching (tassled!) sash.
3. Blue and White Floral Print Long Sleeve Mini Dress – $74
Date night al fresco? This mini dress has gotchu. A bold statement pattern and puff sleeves elevates this dress into the perfect evening look paired with your favorite set of strappy heeled sandals. I’m also loving the modest neckline combined with the sassy mini-dress length!
4. Blue Striped Knotted Front Midi Dress – $58
Midi dresses are one of my favorite lengths and, especially for petite ladies, they’re guaranteed to not drag on the floor while still maintaining a more modest length than the mini. The knot of the front is such a fun detail and who doesn’t love a dress with POCKETS?!
5. Wide-Cut Cotton Dress – $34.99
A “throw-on-and-go” type of dress, this understated, yet classic cotton dress is great for those days when “I have to nothing to wear.” The V-neck elongates the figure (I’m 5’2″ so I’ll take all the optical illusions I can get) and the fabric is lightweight enough to wear even as a swimsuit coverup.
6. Blue-Striped Puff Sleeve Mini Dress – $58
This one screams girl’s night out to me with it’s mini hemline, under-bust details and drawstring sleeves. After a long 2020, I am personally ready for all of the summer rooftop drinks with all my best ladies in tow. I’d pair this dress with a set of strappy heeled wedges and gold statement necklace for some extra flair.
7. Elegant A-Line Midi Dress – $41.99
Summer weddings are a thing again, and this dress is at the top of my list for affordable and chic wedding guest attire. A-line dresses are amongst one of the most flattering cuts for any body shape, and I’m loving the details on the fabric with the ruffle sleeves.
8. Button Down Swing Midi Dress – $28.96
And last, but not least, the closest dupe to the dress I’m wearing above, this button-down dress spaghetti strap dress is something that I could buy 18 versions of and still want more. Luckily for all of us, there are about 33 versions of this dress in varying patterns/colors to suit any taste.
I hope ya’ll enjoyed my roundup of blue summer dresses that you can don to brunch, to date night, to a wedding and more! If you liked what you saw, head to my Instagram under @maybeboth for more style and beauty tips!
xx,
Anna
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