Best Beach Dresses - Beach Dresses for Summer

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  • #TheList: 17 Beach Dresses That Have Us Heading for the Sea

    • There's a reason there's no such thing as a city dress…

    By Published: Apr 11, 2017bookmarksSave Article

    The first hint of warm weather has us wanting the nearest shore, maillot and beach dress immediately. Get in the spirit with 17 airy frocks that effortlessly take you from city street to seaside.

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    Get Your Pom On

    Clothing, Dress, Day dress, White, Black, Cocktail dress, Pattern, Pattern, Neck, Black-and-white, Courtesy

    Dodo Bar Or dress, $547, matchesfashion.com. 

    2

    Roped In

    Product, Textile, White, Style, Pattern, One-piece garment, Grey, Beige, Day dress, Sleeveless shirt, Courtesy3

    Black Out

    Clothing, Black, Sleeve, Dress, Day dress, Outerwear, Little black dress, Cocktail dress, A-line, Robe, Courtesy

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    4

    Nautical Nation

    Product, Sleeve, Textile, White, One-piece garment, Style, Dress, Pattern, Neck, Day dress, Courtesy5

    Tropical Vibes

    Clothing, Day dress, Dress, Cocktail dress, One-piece garment, A-line, Pattern, Pattern, Sleeve, Neck, Courtesy6

    Candy Striper

    Clothing, Dress, Day dress, Pink, Pattern, A-line, Cocktail dress, Peach, Pattern, Sleeve, Courtesy

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    7

    Greek Isles

    Clothing, White, Dress, Day dress, Gown, A-line, Outerwear, Textile, Cocktail dress, Pattern, Courtesy8

    Lace Up

    Product, Dress, Textile, White, One-piece garment, Pattern, Day dress, Grey, Beige, Embellishment, Courtesy9

    Boho Babe

    Clothing, White, Ruffle, Sleeve, Blouse, Dress, Day dress, Outerwear, Textile, Lace, Courtesy

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    10

    Red Alert

    Sleeve, Dress, Textile, Red, One-piece garment, Formal wear, Orange, Day dress, Fashion, Pattern, Courtesy

    Mara Hoffman dress, $250

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    Shoulder Play

    Clothing, Dress, Ruffle, Pink, Day dress, Peach, Sleeve, Shoulder, Textile, Cocktail dress, Courtesy12

    First Blush

    Clothing, White, Dress, Day dress, Ruffle, Pink, Beige, One-piece garment, Cocktail dress, Textile, Courtesy

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    13

    Poppin' Poplin

    Clothing, White, Dress, Day dress, Sleeve, Gown, Outerwear, Cocktail dress, Robe, Neck, Courtesy14

    Between the Lines

    Clothing, Day dress, Dress, White, Black, Sleeve, Black-and-white, Cocktail dress, Sheath dress, Shoulder, Courtesy15

    Pretty in Pink

    Dress, Textile, Magenta, One-piece garment, Pink, Formal wear, Pattern, Day dress, Maroon, Cocktail dress, Courtesy

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    16

    On the Dot

    Sleeve, Pattern, Textile, Dress, White, Style, One-piece garment, Day dress, Polka dot, Design, Courtesy17

    Floral Story

    Clothing, Day dress, Dress, Sleeve, Pink, Neck, Shoulder, Joint, Cocktail dress, Pattern, CourtesyHeadshot of Kerry PieriKerry Pieri

    Digital Fashion/Features Director

    Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of  StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.

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