I Just Got Rid of These 6 Summer Dresses for a Much Chicer Replacement

We've reached the very happy point in the year where I'm slowly bringing out my summer dresses. This usually happens one by one and then all at once, and I love to watch the process of my closest transitioning over. I must admit something, though—not every item I bring out of storage ends up being a winner.

I have a hard time letting go of things, especially when I have memories attached to them, so you might find some outdated dresses in the collection. I've rounded up the things I am currently adding to the donation pile. On the other hand, there's one dress trend I think is seriously worth investing in right now: the cotton poplin dress. It's lightweight and elegant and comes in so many iterations you'll never grow tired of it. Also, the best part is it will never end up in a donation bin. Scroll down to find your summer uniform.

Donating: Cowl-Neck Slip Dresses
Buying: Classic White Cotton Poplin Dresses

Best poplin dresses

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@aimeesong

I guarantee that a white cotton poplin dress is in every fashion person's closet. It's a piece that manages to be timeless while also being very right now. You'll feel just as elegant and poised as they do when you wear yours.

You'd be shocked at how comfortable something that looks as elegant as this can be.

Under $30, and you'll wear it again and again.

Invite me to a rooftop party this summer, I dare you.

The way I would find an excuse to wear this every day.

Donating: Embroidered Dresses
Buying: Cutout Cotton Poplin Dresses

Best summer dresses

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@emmaleger

Cutouts are going to be everything this summer. The trend has really reached its peak. You're in good hands with cotton poplin. It is demure and sophisticated, making for an interesting contrast from the sharp cutouts. 

I would mistake this J.Crew dress for something designer.

Donating: Knee-Length Dresses
Buying: Colorful Cotton Poplin Dresses

Cotton poplin dress

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@nicoleocran

If I could pick only one color to wear this summer, it would be pink. All of my Y2K dreams come true whenever I wear it. 

Can I have this in every color? 

This dress reminds me of a designer style I've had my eyes on.

Another under-$100 option I'm scooping up ASAP.

Donating: Bandana-Print Dresses
Buying: Puff-Sleeve Cotton Poplin Dresses

This year's summer dress trends

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@femmeblk

The puff sleeve isn't going anywhere anytime soon. While certain prints are starting to feel outdated, puff-sleeve dresses that I bought years ago still look just as good. You can invest without fear in this trend.

Another dress I've been eyeing for quite some time.

Donating: Polka-Dot Dresses
Buying: Floral-Print Cotton Poplin Dresses

Shop poplin dresses

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@nitsanraiter

This is the most Bridgerton-esque and cottagecore-centric section of this story, so you might want to scroll slowly so you don't miss something good. These dresses will have you glowing.

Donating: Lace-Up Dresses
Buying: Cotton Poplin Shirtdresses

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@cocobassey

Last but not least, the most effortless staple of all happens to be the shirtdress. With it being such an easy way to get dressed, you can count on it to make your summer style easy.

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I'm currently in disbelief over the fact this dress is on sale.