Summer is far from over—for most of us, the weather really doesn’t start to change until well into September. With August vacations on the horizon and end-of-season heatwaves still to come, you’re going to need reliable standbys to take you from sunup to sundown—and the best strapless dresses do just that. They’re no-fail wardrobe heroes that bring a bit of elevation to everyday looks, with simple swaps in accessories. Whether you’re filling up a carry-on for a weekend away, or perhaps hunting for that perfect wedding guest dress for upcoming nuptials, look no further than the best strapless dresses.
Vogue’s List of Best Strapless Dresses:
- The Easy Everyday: Matteau chocolate strapless gathered dress, $520
- The Day-to-Night: Solid & Striped Soglio strapless dress, $298
- The Butter-Coded: Faithfull Hedy strapless dress, $390
- The Breezy Black: J.Crew strapless mixy dress, $178
- The Wedding Guest-Ready: Staud Brooke strapless dress, $673
- The ‘90s-Inspired Mini: Esse Studios Issia strapless dress, $550
- The Evening-Appropriate: Khaite Yael dress, $2,800
- The Cool Cover-Up: Eres Oda strapless jersey maxi dress, $465
- The Affordable Find: Mango combined knitted balloon dress, $60
- The Printed Pick: Johanna Ortiz Ancient strapless linen dress, $895
One of the major dress trends to come out of 2025, this season’s strapless dresses are more refined and minimalist-friendly than your Y2K-era, bandage minis. Modern strapless dresses play with proportions, with many falling mid-calf length or longer, in breezy fabrics that will keep you cool on even the hottest of days. Better yet, the best strapless dresses can transition seamlessly between seasons, with the addition of a stylish cardigan or boxy jacket over top, allowing you to wear to work and beyond, with plenty of wearability beyond the summer months.
Packing for vacation? Look no further than a fresh crop of strapless favorites from Matteau, Faithfull, and St. Agni. These are the hit list picks that keep selling out, making it an ideal time to scoop them up presently, with end-of-season restocks hitting. Plus, they can easily be styled with ballet flats and retro sneakers during the day, or a simple sandal at night. Perhaps you’re still needing a graceful number for those late-season weddings? Consider Staud’s embellished, black tube dress (accompanied by a kitten heeled mule and good clutch bag), or Cara Cara’s stunning, floor-length maxi dress in a dark floral print, to compliment the dreamy landscape of that countryside fête.
There’s no time like the present to snag one of the best strapless dresses—shop our top styles below, to complete your end-of-summer wardrobe.
Matteau
strapless gathered midi dress
Solid & Striped
Soglio strapless maxi dress
Faithfull
Hedy strapless gathered maxi dress
Johanna Ortiz
linen ancient ankle dress
St. Agni
strapless crinkled maxi dress
Tove
Rahel gathered midi dress
Tove
Sabella strapless linen midi dress
Loretta Caponi
Desideria lace midi dress
Jacquemus
La Robe bustier maxi dress
Mango
combined knitted balloon dress
Bernadette
Vera ruched seersucker maxi dress
Matteau
strapless broderie anglaise midi dress
Cara Cara
Montreal strapless maxi dress
Self-Portrait
pleated polka-dot midi dress
Agua by Agua Bendita
Caudal Gloriosa embellished mini dress
