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From Romantic Ruffles to Frill-Hemmed Slip Dresses, River Island Has The Best Summer Dresses

I'm obsessed.

Last Updated on March 11, 2023

Summer is the best time for dresses. I’m not that picky when it comes to dresses, if anything they’re my weakness and have filled up 90% of my wardrobe space.

Luckily, I go for styles in lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen, with bright prints or bold colours. So, they’re not that bulky and leave a bit of room for my other clothes.

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When I shop for new dresses, I have a few go-to brands like & Other Stories or Top Shop, but it’s only recently that I discovered River Island’s dress collection. And I was missing out.

Model wearing a summer dress from River Island
River Island

River Island has a great selection of dresses. Many of their dresses have a way to make a statement without sacrificing elegant simplicity dresses.

The high street brands have designs that offer the best of both worlds: eye-catching prints that stand out, combined with simple, understated designs that keep the overall look clean and modern.

I am in love with their maxi dresses, which have a flowing silhouette that skims the body. You can dress it up with heels or dress it down with sandals, especially for the summer.

If you’re like me and haven’t explored River Island’s dress collection yet, I am telling you to start scrolling through them now. Because I’m sure you’ll find your next favourite summer dress there.

But to save you time, you can check out our edit below for the best summer dresses from River Island. Whether it’s an off-shoulder Bardot style or a flattering wrap dress, there’s a style that will make you click “buy now.”

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White Frill Layered Midi Dress, River Island

White Frill Layered Midi Dress, £39 – buy now

White belted spot midi collared dress, River Island

White belted spot midi collared dress, £49 – buy now

Gold knitted bodycon midi dress, River Island

Gold knitted bodycon midi dress, £35 – buy now

Orange floral long sleeve mini shirt dress, River Island

Orange floral long sleeve mini shirt dress, £45 – buy now

Petite pink button through mini dress, River Island

Petite pink button through mini dress, £40 – buy now


Black floral crochet detail beach maxi dress, River Island

Black floral crochet detail beach maxi dress, £43 – buy now

Black floral frill detail beach maxi dress, River Island

Black floral frill detail beach maxi dress, £49 – buy now

Khaki Bardot Frill Midi Dress, River Island

Khaki Bardot Frill Midi Dress, £35 – buy now

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Plus purple paisley print maxi dress, River Island

Plus purple paisley print maxi dress, £55 – buy now

Plus orange embroidered frill maxi dress, River Island

Plus orange embroidered frill maxi dress, £49 – buy now

Plus black floral wrap mini dress, River Island

Plus black floral wrap mini dress, £30 – buy now

Plus Black Beach Midi Dress, River Island

Plus Black Beach Midi Dress, £37 – buy now

Plus blue denim shirred maxi dress, River Island

Plus blue denim shirred maxi dress, £45 – buy now

Plus green satin floral swing midi dress,River Island

Plus green satin floral swing midi dress, £59 – buy now

Plus pink floral wrap maxi dress, River Island

Plus pink floral wrap maxi dress, £45 – buy now