Best White Beach Wear Dresses in 2024
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White is the ultimate color for Summer, it reflects the light, keeps you cool, and looks fresh and crisp.
Whether you’re heading to the beach for a relaxing day, or on your way to a romantic daytime date, you’ll want to have a white beach dress in your wardrobe.
In this article, we’ll show the best white beach dresses for Summer 2024, from maxi to midi to mini, and why we love them.
White Maxi Length Beach Dresses
Matteau Ribbed-Knit and Cotton Maxi Dress.
Why We Love It: The Australian designer duo behind Matteau are renowned for their effortless vacation style and this ribbed knit cotton maxi dress is a perfect example of their simple but classic range.
It's laidback enough to throw on and head to the beach, but it can also be paired with heels and jewelry to take you into the evening.
The flattering scoop-neck bodice looks great on every body shape, and the modest maxi length helps with covering up on a sunny day.
Material: Top: 66% viscose, 17% nylon, 17% elastane; Skirt: 100% cotton
Onia Boat Neck Cutout Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
Why We Love It: The contrast of the demure maxi length, with playful cut-out back creates a fun-yet elegant beach dress that's comfortable to wear on a hot summer's day. The blend of lyocell and linen is a light, easy to wear, and easy to wash fabric.
It's the perfect dress to wear with a bikini and slides for a fuss free day at a beach club.
Material: 55% Linen, 45% Lyocell
Bec and Bridge White Tallulah Maxi Dress
Why We Love It: Another one of our favorite affordable Australian brands, the designers at Bec and Bridge have done it again with the white Tallulah maxi. The maxi is made of a lightweight linen fabric, with soft scallop detailing along the bodice.
This helps to give the dress a relaxed vibe, making it ideal for a day at the beach. The adjustable spaghetti straps and open back, make this dress perfect for throwing over a strapless bikini.
Material: Made with 100% linen.
Alexis Coppola Dress
Why We Love It: While technically Ivory, we didn't want to leave this stunning maxi beach dress off our list.
Playful yet refined, the Coppola dress is sure to bring attention to the taut midsection you worked on all Winter with its beaded cut outs.
Material: 100% polyester with jade beading
Isabel Marant Etoile White Sabba Maxi Dress
Why We Love It: It's giving modern prairie girl, in the best kind of way.
From the organic cotton broderie anglaise, to the slimline halter, we love everything about this look for the beach.
Material: 100% organic cotton.
Staud Dena Pleated Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress
Why We Love It: t's a capsule collection classic that you'll still be wearing 10 years from now. This is a pack in the carry-on type of dress that you can wear a million ways.
We love it for lazy days in the sun, but it's versatile enough to dress up with heels and some gold hoop earrings for a dinner date. Or layer with a leather jacket and some cowboys boots on colder days.
Material: 98% cotton, 2% elastane
White Midi Length Beach Dresses
St. Agni Tie-Detailed Gathered Midi Dress
Why We Love It:Why we love it: The Australian designers at St. Agni are renowned for their minimalist and sustainable designs.
Their tie-detailed Midi dress is made from organic cotton and has a flattering gathered waist and a tie detail at the back.
It’s perfect for a casual day at a beach club, with a relaxed fit that’s easy to slip off for sunbathing.
Material: 100% organic cotton
Jonathan Simkhai Pierce L/S Fringe Midi Dress
Why We Love It: Jonathan Simkhai creates modern feminine pieces that hero the female form, and this dress is a prime example of his LA influenced aesthetic, with its free flowing crochet and fringing.
It’s a laid back option for a beach party, we recommend wearing this over the Simkhai Chantae Bustier One-Piece Swimsuit.
Material: 100% polyester (lace), 100% nylon (fringe)
SIR Affogato Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress
Why We Love It: Another one of our favorite Australian designers, SIR. This classic, feminine midi dress has tie-shoulder straps and a flattering neckline. It’s made from linen, a breathable, natural fabric that’s ideal on hot days.
The midi length draws your eye to the diagonal hemline, providing a subtle flash of skin while keeping your legs protected from the sun.
Material: 100% linen
Jacquemus Notte Embellished Paneled Sateen Midi Dress
Why We Love It: The French designer Jacquemus is famous for experimenting with unique minimalist pieces.
The Notte Embellished Paneled Sateen Midi is a modern and edgy take on the early 90’s style white slip dress, with its asymmetric hem and gold hardware.
The dress is made from sateen, making it light and easy to pack.
Material: 100% viscose (sateen), 100% metal (embellishments)
Staud Wells Pleated Stretch-Cotton Poplin Midi Dress
Why We Love It: The LA-based brand Staud creates timeless and versatile dresses, and this one is a classic and elegant choice, with its pleated skirt and paneled corset inspired bodice.
It’s made from stretch-cotton poplin, which is a crisp and durable fabric that holds its shape well.
Material:98% cotton, 2% spandex (poplin)
Short White Beach Dresses
Significant Other Lola Dress
Why we love it: Turn heads with this plunging neckline and gathered skirt.
The linen fabric hugs your curves and accentuates your figure in the most flattering way, while the white hue keeps it fresh and summery.
Add some statement earrings and the Jacquemus Le Panier Soli Basket Bag bag for an effortless beach club outfit.
Materials: 55% linen, 45% viscose
Bec and Bridge Mira Minidress
Why we love it: Keep it simple and elegant in this asymmetric minidress, made from a smooth and soft knit viscose that’s comfortable and easy to care for.
The off-white color is versatile and flattering for any skin tone. Pair it with slides and a raffia tote for a day at the beach, or statement earrings and heels for a date night.
Materials: 95% viscose, 5% elastane (smooth knit)
Waimari Vallarta Scalloped Tiered Crocheted Mini Dress
Why we love it: Embrace your inner bohemian in this cute and playful dress, featuring scalloped edges and a tiered design. The crocheted cotton fabric has a textured and airy feel, perfect for a hot Summer day.
Wear it over a bikini for a beach picnic, or layer it with a denim jacket and boots to channel Beyonce in her cowboy era.
Materials: 100% polyester; lining: 100% rayon
Chloé One-Shoulder Cut-Out Gathered Ramie Mini Dress
Why we love it: Make a statement in this stunning Chloé dress, featuring a one-shoulder neckline and a cut-out detailing. The ramie fabric has a crisp and structured feel, giving the dress a unique silhouette. Style it with gold jewelry and a block heel for a beach wedding.
Materials: 100% ramie
Norma Kamali Oversized Shirt Shirred Bottom Mini Dress
Why we love it: Norma Kamali’s oversized shirt dress is the epitome of understated cool, casual daytime style. The cotton blend fabric has a soft, stretchy feel, making it comfortable to wear. Wear it with celine sunglasses and slides.
We always pack this on our carry-on for short trips away where you need a few versatile pieces.
Materials: 95% cotton, 5% spandex
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