Here’s a hard pill to swallow: you have less than four weeks of glorious summer left until September. But just because the dog days are dwindling, doesn’t mean you have to pack up your piles of filmy, warm-weather pieces with them. Stock up on these sweet summer dresses with lifespans that last long after Labour Day.
Sidia First Blush
Caftans: the all-in-one, WFH-to-wherever solution. Season-proof this roomy pick with a thermal tank and biker shorts once the temps dip. ($180, sidiathebrand.ca)
AllSaints Kimi Silk Blend Dress
If there was ever a dress made for flouting the antiquated “no white after Labour Day” rule, this silk-blend prairie pick is it. ($198, allsaints.com)
Cos Sleeveless Cotton Midi Dress
Big shy-’90s-movie-heroine energy over here. Give it a generously sized grandpa cardigan for some back-to-school vibes. ($120, cosstores.com)
Park & Fifth Davenport Dress
When you think about it, slip dresses are pretty much made for the fall. No-sweat conditions means it’ll actually slip over your curves, not stick to them. ($155, parkandfifthco.com)
Eliza Faulkner Black and White ‘Half & Half’ Dress
A pair of sheer black tights converts this picnic-y frock to a full-on ’60s-era look. ($199, elizafaulkner.com)
Michael Michael Kors Cotton Blend Midi T-Shirt Dress
Equipped with a high slit and short sleeves, this body-con T-shirt dress is a transitional foil for those confusing, cool-in-the-morning-warm-by-noon days. ($165, michaelkors.ca)
Wilfred Tempest Dress
Swap those beat-up Chucks for Docs and you can hold onto that flowery summer spirit for a little while longer. ($168, aritzia.com)
Esser Studio Linen Maxi Dress
Linen gets a ton of play in the summertime, but thanks to its warm oatmeal hue and maxi length, this minimalist dress leans fall-appropriate when matched with a trench. ($185, esserstudio.com)
Sandy Liang Greg Dress
Might come as a surprise, but this gauzy babydoll is in it for the long haul: link it up with black leather leggings for all-season wear. ($795, sandyliang.info)
Frank and Oak Textured Camp Collar Dress
Breezy wine country look on the weekend, buttoned-up (virtual) boardroom piece come Monday. It’s called versatility. ($119, frankandoak.com)
Reformation Plumeria Dress
Don’t let this spot-on wedding guest dress sit idle until your next matrimonial invite. A boxy denim jacket – perfect for extending it to an early autumn patio date – helps narrow the cost-per-wear calculus. ($418, thereformation.com)
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