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My favorite part of summer? Throwing on a pretty sundress and going about my day. The breezy, elevated style staple makes it easier than ever to dress for warmer weather — and, as a bonus, your outfit looks good, too. Every year, I add a few options to my closet during Nordstrom’s pre-summer sale, and this year’s selection is top tier.
Right now, Nordstrom has a ton of sundresses up to 40% off. Some feature pretty patterns, like gingham, while others feel like elegant summer wedding guest looks or casual styles you’ll want to wear around the house. I sifted through the best deals below to get your dress shopping spree started. You’ll feel your prettiest all summer long in any of these designs.
15 Summer Dresses to Shop on Sale at Nordstrom
1. Our Favorite: This corseted midi dress is what summer dreams are made of. The silhouette notoriously accentuates all figures to boost your confidence — 40% off!
2. Silhouette of Summer: Drop-waist dresses lengthen your torso, helping you look taller and leaner. This simple cotton and linen pick comes in seven hues, and during this sale, you’ll want to pick up multiple — 25% off!
3. For the Summer Weddings: Planning to attend a few nuptials this summer? This shiny slip dress was made for special occasions with its unique folded neckline and scoop back — 40% off!
4. Pretty Pattern: Something about gingham patterns feels so summery, right? You’ll be so ready for the season with ASTR the Label’s halter gingham dress. I can hardly choose between pink and red, so I’m adding both to my cart! — 25% off!
5. LBD: Yes, everyone needs a summer-appropriate little black dress. This one, with its adjustable straps and bubble skirt, feels so fun and carefree — 25% off!
6. Vacation Ready: Just imagine wearing this flowy, pleated halter dress during a calming seaside walk. It was made for the beach! — 25% off!
7. Swap Your Loungewear: Billabong’s stretchy midi dress will make you ditch your leggings all season long because it’s just as comfy while looking refined. Wear it anywhere — at home, to the beach, during errands or even brunch — 30% off!
8. Romance Isn’t Dead: Are you a major fan of Wuthering Heights? You can live in that fantasyland all summer when you slip into WAYF’s lace-trimmed slip dress — 25% off!
9. Ruffle Me Up: Between the rippling ruffles cascading down the skirt and the high neck of this mint green mini dress, it’s begging to be worn out dancing. Just imagine the movement! — 40% off!
10. Vintage Vibes: Fashion is cyclical, and I can totally imagine stylish women in the ‘60s wearing this polka dot halter slip dress — 25% off!
11. Prettiest Maxi: Small elements of this whimsical floral maxi make it feel so romantic, like the wired sweetheart neckline and tie spaghetti straps — 30% off!
12. Curves Galore: The unique drop waist on this flowy gingham dress cuts a bit further down on the hips, giving you the illusion of an hourglass figure — 40% off!
13. No Brainer: This strapless cotton-linen dress is so sweet and simple, and can easily be used as a chic beach coverup — 30% off!
14. Swish Swish: You won’t want to stop swaying in Nordstrom’s fringe maxi. It’s so fun to watch the movement of the dress. I’m packing it for vacation! — 35% off!
15. Purple Rain: One of the prettiest summer colors is periwinkle, yet not enough people wear it. When you slip into this pretty halter dress, the sweet shade alone will make you feel so joyful — 40% off!
