The 12 Most Flattering Summer Dresses for Every Body Type

By Gina Marinelli, Refinery29

The summer dress often becomes the one item in our closets that gets the most mileage. It brings us from afternoon outings to evening soirées, and maybe - in some cases - all the way back to work again the next morning. So, we don't mean to apply the pressure, but finding the right one matters.

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Which is why we put together a simple guide to selecting the frock shape that best fits your frame. Ahead, meet your sartorial match that'll complement you so well, you'll spend the season together in love.

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