With peak summer well underway, it is time to embrace the most comfortable fashion piece of the year – the summer dress. From playful minis to flowing maxis in breathable fabrics, summer dresses are widely celebrated for their one-and-done style and their effortless transition from day to night with just a change of accessories. Innovating with different cuts and modern silhouettes, homegrown designers have upgraded the summer staple by combining Indian textiles with contemporary designs. Be it a strappy maxi in a bright colour or a billowy midi in fun prints, a light summer dress is the answer to surviving the heat this season.

Scroll and shop to celebrate the timeless allure of summer dresses, a wardrobe essential that never goes out of style.