Anthropologie Is Your One-Stop Shop For The Best Summer Dresses

Dress season is here in all its glory, and we’re fully heart-eyes over the latest trends: butter yellow, fun polka dot prints, feminine milkmaid fits, and bubble hems. And one place we know we’ll find all of the above (and more)? Anthropologie. Year after year, the retailer delivers dresses too good to pass up for summer vacays, weddings, and casual weekends — from cult-favorite brands like Rixo, Damson Madder, and Farm Rio to an impressive array of plus-size and petite options.

Fair warning: There's a lot to sort through. So, we've made it our mission to curate the best Anthropologie dresses available now — including viral faves like the Tobi and Somerset silhouettes.

We've combed through the site from top to bottom and picked the best of the best in a rainbow of hues and lengths. Everything from slinky silk slips to work-appropriate shirt dresses awaits ahead, so you might want to make room in your closet (and on your packing list).

It’s no wonder Exquise’s Tobie dress has developed a cult following. Between the waist-cinching hourglass silhouette, shirting-inspired collar, full skirt, and batwing-like sleeves, this might be the perfect midi. It’s super versatile, whether you’re dressing for work or the weekend, and now comes in a range of prints, patterns, colors, and versions: mini, denim, jumpsuit, and blouse.

Before the Tobie, there was the Somerset — a true Anthropologie staple that hasn’t lost an ounce of its charm. It started as another waist-cinching cotton maxi with a milkmaid-inspired cut: Nipped-in waist, panelled skirt, and cap sleeves. Since then, it’s been reimagined in velvet, denim, and across pants, jumpsuits, tops, and skirts (Anthro even has a dedicated Somerset shop). For summer, you’ll find the style in breathable linen, classic florals, mini rompers, strapless styles, and eyelet embroidery.

Calling all petites: get yourself to Anthropologie stat. The retailer has a dedicated petite shop, packed with stylish options — including many of the same designs available in standard sizing, especially when it comes to dresses. There were almost too many to choose from!

From standout denim to brand collabs, Anthro has seriously impressed us lately with its plus-size selections. Whether you're browsing the resort-ready Celandine line, wardrobe staples from Maeve, or trend-forward picks from the in-house By Anthropologie collection, you’ll find stylish and versatile designs up to size 3X.

Do you have a wedding to attend this summer? Anthropologie’s dress shop can solve just about any guest-dressing dilemma, especially for formal events.

With vibrant colors, bold prints, and breezy cuts, these dresses were made for the summer. Whether you’re headed beachside or to a cocktail bar, these picks go the distance — no sweat.

The color du jour? Soft, sunny butter yellow. It complements every skin tone and pairs seamlessly with both neutrals and brights. Think of it as wearable sunshine — and yes, we’re obsessed.

Polka dots are a forever classic, but this season, they feel fresher than ever. At Anthropologie, you’ll find them on sheer mesh, cascading ruffles, and bubble-hem minis that tap the moment without losing their timeless charm.

It’s the season of the bubble hem. These puffed-up minis, midis, and maxis bring all the drama — and we’re here for every sculptural and flouncy take.