If you’ve already made a beeline for the beachy dot-com, you might now be wondering where to begin. The endless selection of dresses, tops, denim, and swimwear boasts serious curb appeal along with easy-on-the-wallet price points, but its vastness is not for the indecisive. Well, you’re in luck — we’ve already rolled up our sleeves and consulted countless customer reviews and photos to suss out the most successful summer staples. Ahead, we rounded up eight must-haves. Scroll on to find your wardrobe winner.
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Strictly Romance White Satin Asymmetrical Tiered Midi Dress
Six customers gave this svelte slip dress a four out of five-star rating for its sleek fit. Customer Maria called it “figure-hugging and beautiful.” At 155 lbs. with a 29” waist, the bride-to-be was “expecting [the dress] to be baggy and boxy in the waist, but [was] pleasantly surprised that it fits like a glove! The fabric feels like it's good quality,” she continued, “and I love how feminine it is.”
Lulus Strictly Romance White Satin Asymmetrical Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Shield and Sword Red Sleeveless Maxi Dress
If you’re looking to leave a trail of broken hearts in your wake this summer, look no further than this stunningly simple fire-engine red maxi — 1,450 customers chimed into award it a full five-star rating. There are over 90 customer photos showing the dress on sizes XS - 3X, and so many glowing accolades exhorting the frock’s comfort, easy fit, and general hotness that we had a hard time choosing just one — but reviewer Kristen summed it up pretty well.
“I have to comment on the quality and the weight of the dress,” she wrote. “I expected a very light thin long dress, [but] it’s actually got some weight to — it’s heavy but...it helps smooth things out and keeps the dress down where it's supposed to be. We all know nobody's perfect but this dress makes me feel legit beautiful. I’ve had two kids and I do have a little bit of the stomach that doesn’t like to go away, but the dress just flatters everything especially your butt.” In closing, she added, “LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. I WISH I HAD IT IN ALL THE COLORS!!!!!”
Sizes are beginning to dwindle, but if you’re in the 1X - 3X range, you’ll still have your pick of colors.
Lulus Shield and Sword Sleeveless Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Seaside Retreat Coral Red and Magenta Maxi Cover-Up
Forget that beaten-up button-down or sack-like linen shift for a post-dip coverup — Lulus has blessed bathing beauties with a maximalist sheer frock that would definitely pass muster at the club (or the beach club). “5-star coverup!” wrote reviewer Joanne B. “The colors originally grabbed my attention, it was the fit and elegant flow of this dress that overwhelmed me! A perfect coverup for a resort in Los Cabos Mexico, too many compliments to count poolside.” Customer Erica “wore [the dress] to Coachella with a bodysuit underneath. it was pretty comfy and breathable. I will definitely be bringing this on future vacations!”
Lulus Seaside Retreat Coral Red and Magenta Maxi Cover-Up, $, available at Lulus
Just Add Water White Ribbed One-Shoulder Side-Tie Swimsuit
This cut-out one-piece is definitely one of the more inventive white maillots we’ve seen this summer — and customers seem to agree. A chorus of satisfied swimmers called the suit “my definition of perfect,” “the best suit that I own,” a “hot piece,” and “flattering and sexy.”
Lulus Just Add Water White Ribbed One-Shoulder Side-Tie Swimsuit, $, available at Lulus
Much Obliged Golden Yellow Wrap Maxi Dress
Over 1,000 reviewers awarded this lengthy frock four out of five stars, citing its versatility and easy fit. “I love the color of this dress and it was perfect for what I needed. Not overly fancy, but also not casual. A medium fit me great. The only thing was that I was afraid of it being see-through even though it has a liner. But that didn't stop me from loving it!”
Lulus Much Obliged Golden Yellow Wrap Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Closer To You Lavender Ribbed Bodysuit
This subtle summer staple will blend in beautifully with any weekend outfit. “Casually perfect,” declared Vanessa S. — one of 153 reviewers that gave the thong-y top 4.5 out of 5 stars. “Love this as a basic piece. Goes well with any type of bottoms, casual or more dressed up looks. The material isn't thin which I love and didn't stretch out when I washed it.”Lulus Closer To You Lavender Ribbed Bodysuit, $, available at Lulus
Floral Dressed Up Dusty Blue Floral Print Midi Dress
Over 500 reviewers declared serious satisfaction with this cottagecore-chic dress. (There are 17 IRL photos to give a sense of its fit on different body types.) “This has to be one of my all-time favorite dresses,” declared Zoe B. “It fit so well and the pattern is beautiful. I got soo many compliments on it and lots of others asking where it was from. So flowy and breathable. I'm absolutely obsessed!!!”
Lulus Floral Dressed Up Dusty Blue Floral Print Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Long Summer Days White Eyelet Lace Tiered Babydoll Mini Dress
Garianne P. nailed it with her review of this breezy eyelet frock: “Little white dresses are everywhere right now, but this one feels just a bit unique from everything else I’ve seen. My favorite part is the super cute sleeves. It fits a little too big on me, but not enough that I would return to try the XS. Light and airy without being see-through. This is going to be perfect when things get too hot out!”
Lulus Long Summer Days White Eyelet Lace Tiered Babydoll Mini Dress, $, available at Lulus
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