A pretty summer dress does more than make you appropriately dressed for work, dinner, or drinks, but it also keeps you cooler than trousers or skirt suits. These three beautifully draped summer dresses are comfortable, and do a great job of sugar coating any problem areas you may have in the waist, hips, or thighs.

Ralph Lauren Dresses

First, this ‘Malina’ Ruffle Halter Dress from Lauren by Ralph Lauren has a gold-tone chain that gives it instant glamour, while the keyhole opening gives it a sexy, slightly retro vibe. A few well placed ruffles up the femininity factor even more. Made of Rayon/polyester, this dress measures 40 inches to hem from center front. $112.90

Cap Sleeve Dresses

Next up, this Miss Sixty Babine Dress features roomy cowl neck, cool cap sleeves and shirring throughout with an up-to-the-minute bubble hem. Made of 100% micro modal, this dress is machine washable and costs $289.00

Jersey Dresses

Finally, any dress from Max Azria is made to look unapologetically feminine, and this Liquid Jersey Draped Dress is no exception. It features an asymmetrically draped neckline and a contrast band at the left shoulder. The hem is also asymmetrical and the dress measures 47.5 inches from shoulder to hem. On sale for $154.80 (regularly $258.00)

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