summer dress

Lightweight seasonal garment

A summer dress is a lightweight, casual dress designed for warm weather, typically featuring breathable fabrics and minimal coverage—short sleeves or sleeveless, knee-length or shorter.

The term describes function and season rather than a specific style: She packed three summer dresses for the beach trip.

Also called a sundress, though sundress often suggests an even more casual, strapless design.

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lightweight · breezy · sandals · sleeveless · beach · picnic · picnic blanket · linen · flowing · tank · halter · maxi · midi · sunshine · barefoot · tan · vacation · outdoor wedding

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seasonal appropriateness

summer dresswinter coat

Insulated cold-season outerwear

parka · sweater · wool coat · down jacket · fur coat

formality/occasion

summer dressball gown

Formal full-length dress

evening gown · formal gown · wedding dress · tuxedo · cocktail dress

coverage and exposure

summer dressburqa

Full-body covering with mesh

snowsuit · hazmat suit · ski suit · coveralls · onesie

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G