In the dead of winter, you’ll find me begging (sometimes literally) for sunshine, a warm breeze, and the opportunity to leave my house with bare arms and legs. And then, when my wish is finally granted, I’m faced with yet another annual problem: What the hell do I wear? The solution always involves buying at least two new summer dresses.
As you can imagine, I am currently in the throes of my annual warm-weather wardrobe refresh. Thankfully and as always, Nordstrom is here for me in my time of need (and yours, too, even if you’re not similarly flummoxed by how to dress for the season) with tons of new styles to satisfy everyone and every occasion. Even better, many of them max out at $200 — and I found the best of the bunch.
The list below features twelve well-priced pieces for daytime errands, a fancy night out, and even walking down the aisle. So read on for my top twelve ways to breathe some new life into your seasonal style.
A demure midi with just a hint of skin
A versatile retro silhouette
A cut-out maxi with delicate details
A flirty, boho print mini
A dress for multiple summer engagements
A casually polished polka dot midi
This polka dot dress from Loveapella is extremely casual because it slips on over the head and has some spandex for stretch, but the ruched top and elastic cuff on the sleeves give it structure and keep it from looking sloppy. It also has flattering A-line shape, too.
A standout gingham peasant dress
A shirt dress with options
A preppy standard that never goes out of style
A no-brainer number you'll keep coming back to
A not-boring shift dress
If I was heading out for a beach day followed by casual dinner and drinks, this embroidered denim shift from Next is what I’d wear. The sturdier denim means it will keep its shape from day to night, and the cute cross-sitch floral pattern adds interest. It also has pockets, which, if you couldn’t already tell, is a detail I really appreciate it.
