Cotton Summer Dresses

Sun Dresses for Summer

When it comes to summer dresses, what women want is something cute, comfortable, and very cool during those hot days and nights. There are some cool fabrics like silk and satin that work for hot summer nights but not as well for summer day. Some synthetic fibers work well for both day and night but nothing seems to work as well as 100% cotton.

Light weight cotton is the perfect fiber for summer dresses as it provides comfort and won’t make women sweat like say wool. It is also biodegradable which means it is more earth friendly than synthetic fibers. Cotton dresses have a very comfortable fit that is hard to beat and dresses made of cotton look really radiate in lighter colors, especially white. The dresses below represent some of the styles and some designs that are ideal for summer.

Tank Dress

The tank dress is perfect for summer days doing virtually anything, especially shopping or the beach. It goes great over some shorts or a bikini and flip-flops. This horizontal striped tank dress is 100% cotton and is should provide a great relaxing fit for the summer. For summer dresses, this one definitely is a keeper and at only $25 bucks from the Gap, it is very affordable.

Sheath Dress

This Banana Republic sheath dress shows off a simple design and is made of cotton. Summer dresses like these with jersey style neckline and that are sleeveless combine a t-shirt style comfort. The hem falls about mid-thigh which is summer length and the button detail is just a little extra. A little pricier but this dress is a nice change up with a more detail dress.

Strapless Dress

Dresses made for summer include the tank, sleeveless, and of course the strapless ones. This strapless dress from J. Crew is made of cotton and has that fun cobblestone print. The hem falls slightly below the knees but what makes the dress really charming is the added floral attachment at the slightly raised waist. It is to see the dress would go perfect with some wedges or sandals for summer days and nights.