It's the effortless, trend-defying staple: the breezy, summer white dress. She's just as versatile as your LBD, but instead of sultry nights spent dancing, this dress is meant for long lunches, sandy feet and holiday memories. Never ostentatious and always comfortable, the perfect summer white dress is the kind that pairs with any handbag and can be thrown into a suitcase with ease. The dress that always looks fresh and timeless; one that can be worn season after season. Truly, the breezy, summer white dress is the pinnacle of any vacation-focused capsule wardrobe.

In celebration of the warm weather returning, we've rounded up our favourite white summer dresses from this season. From linen mini dresses to elegant and flowing lace maxis, these are the pieces that will carry you through summer moments for years to come.

Elka Collective Sonia White Maxi Dress

LEO LIN Rayna Palm Bustier Maxi Dress

Lioness Luna Rosa Maxi Dress

DÔEN Almadia crochet-trimmed ramie mini dress

Assembly Label Becca Cotton Drill Mini Dress

Faithfull Sunniva Midi Dress

Staud Dena Pleated Cotton Poplin Dress

AERE Lila Linen Dress

Posse Grace Shift Dress

Reformation Soraya Linen Dress

With Jean Aster Dress

Isabel Marant Freda Broderie Anglaise-Trimmed Crepe Maxi Dress

Illoura Paloma Maxi Dress

Venroy V Waist Cotton Dress

Peony Olivia Midi Dress

ANNA QUAN Sarah Dress

VRG GRL Valeria Linen Mini Dress

AERE Fern Linen Maxi Dress

Prefer to dive into something with more colour? You might like our edit of the best spring summer dresses for the new warm-weather season. Or, if you're in need of something slightly more formal, you might like our edit of spring summer dresses for a wedding. And, if you need some pieces that are going to keep you cool, no matter the temperatures, you can keep scroll through our guide to brands who sell the best summer linens.