You need vintage-inspired dresses this summer and you’ll find the best vintage summer dresses on this list. They come in all sizes and fit within all budgets.
Summer will be here soon so now is the time to pick out some vintage dresses for the season. Truly vintage dresses can be hard to come by, expensive, and usually tiny. Thankfully there are a lot of great brands out there making beautiful vintage dress styles today in all sizes and often less expensive.
Another benefit to these vintage-inspired dresses is the fact that they are easier to care for. I have several true vintage pieces but I wear them less often than my vintage-inspired items because they are so much more work to care for.
These dresses come from some of my favorite vintage-inspired stores, ModCloth, Unique Vintage and eShakti plus Amazon which is affordable and accessible.
One great thing about eShakti is you can get 30% OFF and FREE customization with coupon code LISASHARP and it doesn’t expire!
Vintage Dresses for Summer
This adorable swing dress is crafted in a lightweight red woven fabric that dances with a rainbow-striped skirt. The square neckline is framed with matching rainbow straps and faux buttons. Complete with back zipper and side pockets!
This darling 1950s style fit and flare dress is crafted in a blue and white striped woven boasting a dash of pink piping, outfitted with a self-tie sash and partial button-up featuring adorable pink heart buttons. Complete with an elastic waist and side pockets.
This sweet 1950s style fit and flare dress by Voodoo Vixen is crafted in a navy blue knit with a white collar adorned with a faux bow. The sleeveless silhouette features a halter neckline and side pockets.
This sweet 1950's inspired dress is crafted in yellow woven fabric and features multicolored ice cream. This sleeveless fit and flare dress features a back zipper and side pockets.
This 1950s style flare dress from Voodoo Vixen is a must-have for anyone who loves the ocean and its creatures! The seashell belt adds a unique charm to the dress, making it stand out from the rest. Complete with side pockets, back zipper, and faux front buttons.
It doesn’t get more 1950’s vintage-inspired than this fiery red fit-and-flare dress from Timeless London. Made from a lightweight cotton weave, fully-lined with a stunning overlay that boasts a broderie anglaise eyelet design, this gorgeous sleeveless swing dress boasts a sweetheart neckline with gathered detailing along the bust, a corset-inspired bodice with decorative front buttons at the high waistline, and an ample flare skirt.
Made from a lightweight woven fabric, this A-line dress boasts a stylish sweetheart halter neckline, a fitted bodice with elasticized panels at the back, full front button closure, a removable and matching belt at the high-rise waist, handy side pockets, and a retro-chic flare skirt.
Crisp cotton poplin shirt dress in watermelon print for a whimsical touch is cinched in at the seamed waist and released to a full pleat skirt for a feminine finish.
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A vibrant floral dress can really perk you up in light cotton voile that is cinched in at the wide empire waistband and flared out to the ruched tier skirt.
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I have this dress in a different fabric and I love it! It's comfortable and light-weight making it perfect for the summer months.
Rent a Vintage Summer Dress
If you don’t want to buy new dresses for this summer you can try renting some vintage-inspired summer dresses instead.
Clothing rental is becoming very popular and is a sustainable and affordable way to get new clothes all the time without a lot of shopping or spending.
You can even rent vintage-inspired dresses! My favorite place to rent clothes from is Gwynnie Bee because they have brands like ModCloth, Unique Vintage, and eShakti.
And if you like something you find you can buy it for really cheap. Just want to wear it once or twice, then you can and just send it back and they will send you more clothes.
If you want to know more about clothing rental check out my clothing rental guide and you can read my full review of Gwynnie Bee for more information as well.
Beth says
How have I never heard of these dresses before now?! LOVE THEM.
Anne says
These are lovely and retro cute! Makes me wish I had an outdoor party to dress up for!
Betsy (Eco-novice) says
Yellow polka dots! If only I could pull off that color. Modcloth always has the cutest stuff, and you have very fun picks.
giulia lombardo says
Lovely and always perfect for every kind of occasion!!!
Jennifer McArthur says
I sew, and I have some of this fabric and these patterns to make. I love that I can get these looks in my sewing room with a custom fit. And once I get the pattern adjustments made I can make them in several fabrics for different looks. but being able to buy them is great also.
Jane Higgins says
I love these dresses especially the white one with the water melon print ?
Karyn says
I’ve found that the absolute best for quality and price regarding dresses is from NoraCora.com. They always have sales too!