Mini Dresses You Absolutely Need This Summer

What’s not to love about mini dresses? They’re fun and flirty, light and breezy, and wearing them is oh-so-easy. They’re the perfect summer staple that sits above the knee as the weather warms up.

Whether you’re into single blocks of colour or you’re wanting to bring the spring-themed florals into summer, there’s something to suit everyone. It goes beyond colour, too.

There are oodles of options, from frilly favourites to sundresses more straight-laced. We examined everything under the sun to find our top picks.

Here are some mini dresses you absolutely need this summer.

The Arina Dress in yellow

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What could be more summery than a ruffled mini dress in yellow? From its off-the-shoulder sleeves to its three-tiered ‘tutu’ of ruffles, the Arina Dress is ideal for the hot summer months. We just love its light yellow colour and its subtle sprinkling of white florals.

This adorable A-line dress loves the female form but also likes to flow freely. Wherever you’re headed this summer, you’ll look totally sweet and petite in the Arina Dress.

To sweeten the look further, add some Adele Flower Studs and some Laila Heels in white.

The Paisley Mini Dress

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What’s sweeter than flowers? Cherries! If you’re wanting to squeeze every last drop of sweetness from your look this summer, why not invest in the Paisley Mini Dress?

With its A-line flare and off-the-shoulder sleeves, this mini is somehow smart-casual and elegant at the same time. It’s perfect for any summer occasion!

The cherry on the top of this dress? (Hint: it’s not the print!) For us, it’s the simple sweetheart neckline that really juices this dress for all its worth.

This print is exclusive to Alamour The Label, so if you dig it like we do, you’d better grab this summer fruit while it’s still in season! 

For this look, we also recommend the Laila Heels in white but trade out the Adele Flower Studs for the Carola Flower Earrings.

The Verbana Dress

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Of all the dresses in the Alamour wardrobe, the Verbana Dress is known as ‘the cutest white dress ever’—and with good reason. It’s like a classic white dress but with oh-so-summery tweaks. Is it its cut-out waist or its ruffled detailing that makes it so light and breezy?

We say it’s both—and the long, bow-like spaghetti straps may have something to do with it, too. 
Like the Paisley Mini Dress, the Verbana Dress is one of those ‘in-betweeners’ that blurs the boundaries between dress codes.

This is short and sweet enough to be a great summer day dress. Its textured floral fabric also ups the formality. Wear this one to any summer event or maybe even a garden party.

The Amelie Dress

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In the 2001 movie Amelie, the titular character is famed for her red dress. It’s not quite the same cut, but Alamour’s Amelie Dress is every bit as elegant and a fair few shades brighter. With its medium-length puff sleeves and elasticised ruched waist, you’ll look stunning in this dress this summer.

Much like many of these minis, it hits that cherry-red sweet spot between smart and casual. Wear it for a day out on the town or on a warm summer evening. 

If your love for the Amelie Dress is like a red, red rose, then go all out and pair it with some Carola Red Earrings. Wear this fiery red mini dress and the sun won’t be the only thing that’s heating up this season.

The Shailee Ruched Dress

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Okay, so florals are traditionally a spring thing, but there’s no reason you can’t rock them in summer, too.

They’re fun and elegant and frequently displayed on fabulous mini dresses. With its off-the-shoulder sleeves and its three-tiered ruffle skirt, the Shailee Ruched Dress is cut similarly to the Arina Dress in yellow.

However, the thing that sets it apart is its rosy devotion to feminine florals—not to mention its puffed sleeves. 
The Shailee Ruched Dress plays to every pink, frilly girlhood fantasy and yet follows up with a form-fitting, womanly finality.

Let your inner child shine whilst embracing the woman you are. Show off the Shailee Ruched Dress this summer.