I Looked Through 1000s of H&M Dresses to Find the 33 Best for Summer

Ama makes her open-knit slip dress work for a night out by adding a blazer and barely-there heels.

There are a few high-street stores I rely on all year round, but this season, I keep coming back to H&M. My wish list is pretty varied, from its staple tailored trousers to affordable accessories, but it’s the dress category that has really caught my eye. And with so many summer additions dropping in, now seems like as good a time as any to delve into the array of stylish dresses H&M has to offer. 

To be honest, we would do anything for a great dress, so searching through thousands (yes, thousands) to find the best ones is very on-brand for us. And as cost per wear is important, we’ve made sure these expensive-looking styles that’ll go the distance. Not only does H&M have standout styles for this season and beyond, but with sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, the sizing is so inclusive compared to a lot of high-street stores

One benefit of extensive searching is there’s plenty of variation among the best dresses, so every event and style is covered. Denim shirt dresses can be styled all year round, whilst little black dresses are the backbone of our wardrobes. A floaty silhouette suits warm, trans-seasonal days and adds extra comfort for those times when you need a roomier fit. Whatever style your wardrobe is missing, there’s something for you in our edit of the best H&M dresses. Read on to find your new favourite. 

H&M’s simple figure-hugging dresses always sell out fast.

This might seem pricey for H&M, but the quality more than justifies it.

Everyone needs a trusty LBD to fall back on.

Also available in black and light yellow.

How comfy does this look? 

The perfect holiday print.

I’m picturing this with espadrilles and a canvas tote for a day at the beach.

A dreamy beach cover-up.

I haven’t seen anything else like this on the high street.

The tie details make this look seriously expensive.

This wildflower print is so beautiful.

Norma Kamali vibes, but for a fraction of the price.

You can’t beat a silky black dress for date night.

I was sold the second I saw that frill detail.

On a scorching summer’s day, you’ll be grateful for this floaty number.

You can carry this cool denim mini through the seasons.

This elegant dress will look so stylish with heeled mules and a blazer.

The little bows really make this dress stand out.

Ready and waiting for your next night out.

Wear this to the next wedding in your calendar. Just add a clutch and heeled sandals.

Tie-die done well.

You can also pick this up in a rich terracotta shade.

Cut-outs are still in, people.

This cute little mini dress will serve you well.

So simple, yet so gorgeous. 

This little number is so easy to dress up or down.

Perfect for a summer lunch date.

That bright pink colour is just stunning.

Throw on and go!

Wait until you see the back of this mini…

I love the broderie detail on these sleeves.

This will come with me on my all future holidays.

Um, wow? Wear this with barely-there heels and statement earrings and you have yourself a killer night-out look.

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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