Are you wanting to expand your wardrobe beyond T-shirts and shorts this summer? There are many dress styles that will keep you cool and comfortable as you flaunt your fashion sense in the warm weather. Whether you prefer midi or floor-length dresses, or love something shorter, there are styles, patterns, and colors to match every mood and occasion. We’ve made a list of some of the most popular summer dress styles below:

1. Tie-dye dresses
A tie-dye dress is an indispensable part of a woman’s summer wardrobe. If you never liked the big splashes of bright rainbow colors or swirling patterns on dresses, then you’ll be happy to know that many tie-dye dresses today have pops of single-tone, muted dyes too. Go for a single-color tie-dye dress featuring summer shades like turquoise, yellow, blue, orange, and red. These dresses come in various lengths and there are also sleeveless options for comfortable party wear.

2. Puff-sleeved dresses
Dresses with puff sleeves are one of the most popular styles this summer. Puff sleeves come in many variations, but the most popular ones are balloon, Juliet, and leg-of-mutton. Although you wouldn’t want to wear the leg-of-mutton style on a regular day, you can sport a simple elbow-length puff dress while running errands or meeting friends for an outdoor brunch. Also, a loose-fitting dress with long puff sleeves will keep you comfortable in both the blistering heat outside and air-conditioned offices and restaurants.

3. Neon dresses
Neon dresses are dominating the summer season this year. One reason could be that the solid bright colors symbolize happiness and optimism. Another reason, as everyone already knows, might be that bright shades and hot, sunny days are made for each other. So don’t shy away from trying bold colors like yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange. Get a short tank dress, a wrap dress, or a mini shift dress in one of these hues.

4. Backless dresses
Backless has long been one of the most popular dress styles every summer. Strikingly beautiful from every angle and airy on the back, a backless dress is a statement-making outfit for the warmer months. There are also many variations to choose from: fully open backless, deep V backless, and lacey backless, and more. Whether you pick a maxi-length dress, a midi dress, or something shorter, the backless pattern is always head-turning.

5. Crochet dresses
Nothing screams summer quite like a crochet dress. Breezy and extremely comfortable, a crochet dress makes for an ideal outfit for everything from a casual meetup with friends to a vacation. You can play around with vibrant color palettes for a summer feel or choose a single-color look. Some great styles that you must check out include long, sleeveless, white crochet; vintage lace crochet; tank-top-style crochet; and mini crochet.