What more is there to say? One of the best things about summer is how easy it is to get dressed! Not only are we sans-layers (winter, who?) but our entire outfit, a lot of the times, is a single piece of clothing: the dress. It really is astounding how many styles, prints and cuts there are-the combinations are literally endless.

Finding a fantastic summer dress for mature women is one of the easier choices to be had in navigating fashion over 50, as there is truly a ton of age-appropriate choices and some that, we hope, will encourage you to step out of the safe-zone and go with the summer flow!

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Sure-you should definitely buy a couple of the more minimalist items below, because they are no-brainer selections to pair with whatever accessories and bags are already in your closet! But, we argue that a great summer dress also embodies a bit of who we become in the summer: adventurous, bright, fun, and a little sexy, so be sure to have plenty of dresses on hand to suit all of these wonderful facets of you and celebrate the season.

Scroll our favorites below:

Tanya Taylor, Abigail Dress, $495

Rebecca Taylor, Ava Floral Tie-Waist Dress, $495

Rebecca Taylor, Malia Floral Jacquard Dress, $450

Vince, Mixed Tropical Garden Asymmetrical Hem Midi Dress, $385

Eileen Fisher, Silk Shift Dress, $258

Reformation, Dolci Dress, $248

Club Monaco, Zaydie Dress, $239

Corey Lynn Calter, Soho Shirtdress, $180

Roller Rabbit, Selina Maxi Dress, $178

Anthropologie, Deja Maxi Dress, $150

BeachLunchLounge, Alina Stripe Linen & Cotton Shift Dress, $69