sundress
noun
sun·dress
ˈsən-ˌdres 
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back
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The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Your summer capsule wardrobe isn’t complete without a sundress that’s comfortable, easy to wear, and most importantly, has pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
One-pieces can be dressed up with a vibrant sarong or a boho sundress; bikinis look great with linen pants or breezy shorts; poolside dinners call for a breezy kaftan or resort-ready linen set over your tankini.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
My wife looked beautiful, wearing a sundress that waved in the summer breeze.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Your summer capsule wardrobe isn’t complete without a sundress that’s comfortable, easy to wear, and most importantly, has pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
One-pieces can be dressed up with a vibrant sarong or a boho sundress; bikinis look great with linen pants or breezy shorts; poolside dinners call for a breezy kaftan or resort-ready linen set over your tankini.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
My wife looked beautiful, wearing a sundress that waved in the summer breeze.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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