sundress
noun
sun·dress
ˈsən-ˌdres 
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back
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Pairing a floral sundress with a pair of white sneakers turns down the volume on the feminine formality, making the classic piece a bit less fussy.
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Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Wear them with a breezy white sundress to add a pop of color to your outfit, or pair them with jeans and a tee for a cool off-duty look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
No beach trip is complete without a flowy sundress, breezy pants, and a pair of comfy sandals, though, and my closet is currently lacking a few of these key pieces.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Wear them with a breezy white sundress to add a pop of color to your outfit, or pair them with jeans and a tee for a cool off-duty look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
No beach trip is complete without a flowy sundress, breezy pants, and a pair of comfy sandals, though, and my closet is currently lacking a few of these key pieces.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sundress
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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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