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Up Your Summer Style Game with These 12 Target Dresses

It’s when summer’s in full swing that you might realize you don’t have fashionable dresses to wear to weekend parties and dinner with your gal pals. But if school’s almost back in session, you probably don’t feel great about dropping a bunch of dough on garments that’ll quickly be weather-inappropriate.

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Also, to avoid getting stuck with something you don’t want, check the shipping and returns information on the product page before you buy. Target will return most items within 90 days, including many clearance pieces. Any exceptions to that policy will be noted on the product page.

With those practicalities out of the way, let’s peruse some of the best dresses at Target right now. Here are 12 picks, organized by their most prominent feature.

White dresses at Target           

1. Flutter sleeves

White flutter sleeve dress from Target.

A white cotton dress with flutter sleeves and tiers is the perfect choice for an easy summer vibe. This dress is a fabulous blank slate, too. You can make the look your own with a bright colored bangle, a fun hair scarf, or a celebrity inspired, oversized hat.

Make this dress yours for $26.25.

2. A-line with a waist tie

White Target dress feature waist tie.

Curvy ladies, show off your shape with a tie at your natural waist combined with an A-line skirt. With gathers at the shoulders, a soft v-neckline, and elastic at the cuffs, this dress is an easy wear. And, as with the dress above, it’s ready to be accessorized up or down for a wide range of occasions.

The price is right on this piece at $28.50.

For more white dress inspiration, see my post dedicated to the best white summer dresses on Amazon.

Pink Target dresses

3. Slip dress

Soft pink slip dress from Target.

Here’s a surprise dose of elegance from Target. A soft pink slip dress made with 20% recycled polyester, featuring adjustable straps and a slit at the side.

Choose a summer sandal or a sexy heel to anchor this piece. And don’t forget the strapless bra and slip. With those foundations, this dress is ready to take you out on a date or to a cocktail party.

You can get this dress into your own closet for a mere $20.

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4. Hot pink halter

Hot pink midi dress from Target with halter neckline.

Thanks to Barbie mania, fuchsia is having its moment. Fortunately, hot pink is a color that’s never really out of style. As long you don’t mind turning heads, you can keep wearing this piece long after we’ve all forgotten about Barbie’s existential crisis.

I love the twisted halter neckline on this dress. It’s simple but makes a statement.

The price on this dress is $28.

Red Target dresses

5. Ruched bodycon

Red bodycon dress with side ruching from Target.

As comfortable as a t-shirt and as sexy as an LBD. You can make this soft cotton knit dress anything you want it to be. Wear it to the supermarket with sneakers or add mules and a soft-shell blazer and head to work. The ruching keeps it from feeling plastered on and the midi hemline flatters.

All that for $22? I’m sold.

6. Button-front and fabulous

Red sleeveless button-front dress from Target.

Slip into this dress on the casual days you feel like having all the attention. The bold red hue stands out and the fitted bodice highlights curves in a modest kind of way. The pockets are a practical addition that gives the dress a low-maintenance feel.

You can get this dress for $30.

Yellow Target dresses

7. Midi in mustard

Yellow floral midi dress from Target.

Beat the heat with this dainty floral midi made of lightweight rayon. The back ties in the center, leaving a flirty (and on-trend) cutout for extra airflow. The gathers at the neckline and around the cutout add a sweet-girl vibe.

Pick this dress up for $28.

8. Boho lite

Yellow boho dress from Target.

I’d call this an entry-level boho dress. Crochet and smocked details plus a ruffle at the sleeve are festival-appropriate, without requiring you to wear stacked rings and a collection of stone and woven bracelets.

The hemline is short, but that adds a styling option. When it’s hot, use it as a dress. When the temps dip, wear it as a top over leggings. The fitted waist will flatter either way.

Target has this dress priced at $53.39 normally, but it’s marked down to $39.99.  

Linen Target dress

9. Lavender linen  

Lavender smocked dress with tiered skirt from Target.

Feminine lavender combined with a smocked top makes this linen dress the sweetest thing in your closet. Pair it with sandals and a pedicure — with a girly color of course. You can also have a light gray or white cardigan on hand to keep your shoulders warm when the sun goes down.

Get this dress in your closet for $29.75.

Target tennis dress

10. Orange you beautiful

Orange tennis dress from Target.

All it takes is a simple tennis dress to get in touch with your sporty side. Slip into this pretty orange piece for any casual weekend activity. You can even pair it with sneakers for ultimate comfort. Sure, the hemline’s short, but I know you can pull it off. For $15, it’s worth a shot.

NIC + Zoe dresses

Nic + Zoe is a midrange fashion brand with 10 stores throughout the U.S. The brand is run by a mom-daughter team and has its roots in knitwear. They began on a mission to make the perfect sweater and grew the collection from there.

NIC + Zoe offers their upgraded styles on Target.com. As you’ll see below, these are pricier than the usual Target wares, but in return you get more interesting summer dress styles.

11. Bold print maxi

Pink patterned maxi dress from Nic+Zoe.

Combine an elegant silhouette with a whimsical pattern and you get the Summer Heat Dress. Easy to wear with minimal accessories, this dress can take you nearly anywhere in style.

The price is $168.

12. Delightful dots

Patterned shirt dress from Nic+Zoe, sold at Target.

The shirt dress style is always a stylish option. This one adds to the fun with a black and cream pattern that’s bold but not hard on the eyes. The relaxed A-line shape provides movement while the roll-up sleeves and pockets deliver practicality. All in, it’s an effortless style statement for casual and hot summer days.

Get this dress for $198.

Shopping Target dresses for summer

There you have it. A range of cute summer dresses from Target.com that collectively tick all boxes: Most are budget-friendly, and all are stylish. Any one of these pieces can create an ensemble that’ll have you feeling super confident as you head out the door.  

kshitija

Thursday 16th of July 2020

Amazing dresses... :) keep posting more

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