While we’ve developed a somewhat unhealthy attachment to our oversized blazers and favourite straight leg jeans, we couldn’t be happier to be bidding them adieu for our summertime staple: the sun dress.

Sure, we can don a dress year-round, but it’s never quite the same as the flowy, strappy and lightweight numbers we wear so freely in the spring and summer months. Elbow Compression Sleeve

From minis to maxis and everything in between, the perfect summer dress is a wardrobe chameleon, with the ability to be dressed up or down according to the occasion (and even be worn with that beloved blazer on cooler nights).

For those following the style set, dopamine dressing (hello, Barbie-core pinks and wasabi greens) and showing a little skin with cut-outs, netting and crochet continue to dominate.

If minimalism is more your pace, capsule-wardrobe devotees will delight in the array of pared-back pieces that can take you from the office to the bar with ease.

Scroll on for our pick of the best spring / summer dresses of 2022.

Shona Joy Lilou Lace Up Backless Midi Dress, $340 at THE ICONIC

Oxford Blue Denim Salvador Dress, $425 at Bianca Spender

Marieka Midi Dress Adia Stripe Print Black, $209 at Faithfull The Brand

Abstract Collage Strapless Dress, $599 at Manning Cartell

Tiggy Bow Midi Dress, $750 at Zimmermann

Tulip Linen Blend Mini Dress, $89.99 at THE ICONIC

Accordion Knit Mini Dress, $525 at Wynn Hamlyn

Sylvie Wrap Dress, $360 at SIR

Nya Gathered Midi Dress, $595 at Aje

AERE Ruched Bodice Mini Dress, $160 at THE ICONIC

Ariah Lenny Maxi Dress, $219 at Auguste The Label

Aisle White Linen Bow Mini Dress, $189.99 at DISSH

Hansen & Gretel Fantasy Dress, $329 at THE ICONIC

Oscar De La Renta Ruffled Chiffon-Trimmed Knit Mini, $2,390 at Net-A-Porter

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