27 best floaty dresses that you can throw on and go

Floaty dresses that you can throw on and go are so underrated. Let's be real: summer = heatwaves, and heatwaves = humid conditions where all you want to do is lay on the floor in your birthday suit cooling yourself with several fans. In those circumstances where clothing is non-negotiable, though, a floaty summer dress is exactly what the doctor ordered. Sweat patches? We don't know them.

There's nothing worse than wearing tight-fitting clothes or bodycon dresses in hot and sticky weather – but luckily brands like COS, Borgo de Nor, Sea and La DoubleJ excel in creating the perfect antidote. Oversized silhouettes and un-restricting summer dresses are their forte, and this season's designs come inspired by SS23 runway trends. Think florals, sheer accents, vivid hues (hello, summer blacks and cobalt blues) and fringe trims.