Nap Dresses Are The Easy Breezy Solution To Summer Dressing

The second half of summer has us wanting to wear as little clothing as possible. But we also deeply desire to live out our best “European Summer” and look effortlessly chic. The solution? An easy-breezy summer dress, in particular a nap dress. While loose-fitting, smocked dress styles have been around for a while, the flowy Victorian-esque frock has evolved from a nightgown to a mainstream day (and night) wear alternative ever since lifestyle brand Hill House Home released its Nap Dress in 2019. Since then, the dress silhouette has cemented its status as a summer must-have.

Since the newest wave of popularity, many interpretations of the versatile style have spawned. The nap dress therefore doesn’t look like just one silhouette anymore. Yes, typically the dressy-yet-laidback dress has signature details like smocked bodices, puff sleeves, and midi-length skirts, but you can also find it with frilly straps, tiered maxi skirts, and drop waists in solids, colorful hues, and eye-catching patterns now. Ahead, we've rounded up our favorite flowy dresses that we’d love to live in all summer.

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