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Best Overall
Amazon Essentials Short-Sleeve Maxi Dress
Best Overall
Amazon Essentials Short-Sleeve Maxi Dress
This viscose-blend maxidress goes absolutely everywhere. Easily dress it up or down.
REVIEW: “I have purchased seven(!) different colors and patterns of this dress. The fabric is soft, it fits without being clingy or baggy, and it looks good as new after washing. I can dress it up with jewelry and/or shoes. It is the perfect dress for casual occasions.”
Soft, supportive, and all-in-one, you’ll want to wear this dress just about everywhere — from the tennis court to brunch to an errand run. It has both shorts and a bra built in: brilliant.
REVIEW: “The size fits perfect, I love the padding in the bra area and the shorts are perfect. I swear it made me look like I just lost 10 pounds! I will order again in all colors! Buy this tennis dress!”
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This two-piece linen-blend set looks oh-so-chic, at an affordable price point. The best-selling two-piece set comes in 17 color options, too.
REVIEW: “I just got this in the safe green and after trying it on I immediately added the black to my cart. It is so cute and flattering!”
This kimono-style coverup cardigan is made of soft and breathable rayon to keep you cool. And the style is available in a whopping 46 print options.
REVIEW: “Bought this for my Hawaii babymoon and it’s everything I wanted in terms of softness of material and the right amount of coverage. The colors are so vibrant, making it perfect for beach/maternity photos too!”
This floral-printed jumpsuit is comfy, flowy, and flirty, with a deep V-neck and frilly hemline.
REVIEW: “Overall, the quality of this romper is well made and it looks great on a thick gal like me. I’m looking forward to purchasing a few more in different colors and should be set for the warm summer ahead. I highly recommend this romper.”
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Best for Travel
UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection Safari Shirt
Best for Travel
UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection Safari Shirt
Now 19% Off
This button-down shirt is sun protective and chic, perfect for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor adventures.
REVIEW: “We take our RV to the coast and I need something nicer than a logo t-shirt when tooling around in [a] jeep or golf chart on [the] beach or in town, lunches out, shopping, or sitting outside at cocktail hour. Perfect solution and at a good price.”
Best Vacation Dress
CUPSHE Boho Slip Dress
Best Vacation Dress
CUPSHE Boho Slip Dress
Now 16% Off
This flirty and feminine slip dress has a relaxed boho style with lacey frills — perfect for vacation or a beach party.
REVIEW: “I needed something for a special event on a beach but didn’t want to spend too much. This dress got me a lot of compliments!”
Best for Working Out
Biker Shorts (4 Pack)
Best for Working Out
Biker Shorts (4 Pack)
Now 14% Off
Not only are biker shorts ideal for working out in the heat, they also double as anti-chafe protection (and wardrobe-malfunction proofing) under summer dresses.
REVIEW: “These shorts are the perfect length for really anything but I use them mostly for working out. The pockets are a bonus. I bought 8 pairs! The material feels amazing, too, it’s so soft. Great quality at a good price!”
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Best Maxidress
Loose-Fitting Maxidress
Best Maxidress
Loose-Fitting Maxidress
Now 41% Off
This breezy, loose-fitting maxidress has side slits for style and breathability. It’s available in 38 colors and prints.
REVIEW: “I love that you can take this dress to the beach or to anywhere else and dress it up or keep it very casual.”
This floral-printed elastic-waist skirt is as comfy as it is cute. Choose from 31 different floral prints — or pick up more than one and wear them all summer long.
REVIEW: “My favorite skirt! Such a versatile skirt: sandals and a tank top for summer, boots and a sweater for winter.”
Best for Layering
Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tank Tops, Pack of 2

Best for Layering
Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tank Tops, Pack of 2
Summer is tank-top season and you’ll need plenty of basics. These come two in a pack, and are ideal for layering, too.
REVIEW: “This is exactly what I need to get some sun while working in my garden.”
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Best One Piece
Spaghetti Strap Jumpsuit
Best One Piece
Spaghetti Strap Jumpsuit
Now 32% Off
This super-soft jumpsuit is loose fitting and comfortable, and the one-piece style makes it an effortless wardrobe go-to.
REVIEW: “Oh how I love this jumper, so much that I got back on my app and ordered a second one.”
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Best Size Inclusive
Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress
Best Size Inclusive
Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress
Now 30% Off
This dreamy slip dress is stunning in its simplicity. It comes in 25 color options and a size-inclusive range from XXS to 5XL.
REVIEW: “Nice basic dress that can be dressed up or down. I got it in black and am tempted to go for another color.”
This effortless two-piece polyester shorts set is so easy to wear and to care for. And the bold color-block look is just plain cool.
REVIEW: “I’ve gotten many compliments on this set and so much use out of it. I love it because the shorts are the perfect length.”
Best Top
Long-Sleeve V Neck Solid Linen Blouse
Best Top
Long-Sleeve V Neck Solid Linen Blouse
Now 14% Off
This lightweight blouse has a linen look, but it’s made of polyester and spandex so it’s easier to wear, pack, and care for.
REVIEW: “Wrinkles seem to fall out easily when hung in the bathroom, a big improvement over real linen or even linen blends I have had in the past.”
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Best Lightweight Sweater
Amazon Essentials Lightweight Open-Front Cardigan

Best Lightweight Sweater
Amazon Essentials Lightweight Open-Front Cardigan
No matter how warm it gets this summer, you’ll want to have a lightweight sweater on hand to cover your arms if things get breezy indoors or out.
REVIEW: “Great, light, and they wash well. Nice sweater for cool nights. I tend to travel in these and they are perfect.”
Best Budget
Amazon Essentials T-Shirt Swing Dress

Best Budget
Amazon Essentials T-Shirt Swing Dress
You’ll practically live in this swing t-shirt dress at a super wallet-friendly price point. It comes in a size-inclusive range up to 6X.
REVIEW: “The material is heavy enough not to show through, and very comfortable to wear. Love this dress!”

Contributing Writer
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
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