Beach Vacay Vibes: Beat The Heat With Cool Summer Dresses From These Labels

June Studios' dresses are extremely flowy and come in beautiful pastel shades and materials that are perfect for summer. Their clothing, in general, is loose, airy, anti-fit and very in tune with international trends, be it tiered dresses, wide-legged pants or dramatic sleeves. The Strappy Tangerine A-Line Dress is what we liked the best. (And ordered it, as well).

Price: INR 1,799 upwards 

InWeave's ethnic dresses are great for lovers of fusion wear (Western silhouettes, Indian prints and fabric) and your skin will adore the high-quality cotton fabric that they use. Everything is hand-made, and we liked the Floral Embellished Ombre Flared Dress a lot. Post summer, this one can also be worn as a tunic top over jeans. 

Price: INR 1,399 upwards 

The first piece of clothing that we bought from Untung was their Orange & Hot Pink Colour Block Shift Dress and since then, our fondness for the brand has just grown. They change their designs every month, and make only limited batches of each piece, so you're likely to have an exclusive(ish) summer dress if you shop from them. Largely made of cotton, their dresses feature ethnic-ish prints on modern silhouettes and are extremely comfortable for hot summer days. We'll give them points for versatility too as many of their dresses can be worn as kurtas. 

Price: INR 1,299 upwards 

Ikat shift dresses, Ikat A-Line dresses, Ikat sleeveless dresses, Ikat flared dresses, Ikat midis—Bohemian Dream has got them all and we can't seem to get enough of it. The colours are perfect for summer and the fabric, well, is our dependable cotton. We love how vibrant their collection is overall. 

Price: INR 1,899 upwards

For the styles they offer, summer dresses from Streetstyle Stalk are extremely reasonable. Made with good -quality fabric, Stalk's summer dresses range from off-shoulder pieces to wrap dresses and are a must-have for all the fashionistas out there. We must warn you though, that some of these look suspiciously similar to the ones on Shein, Urbanic and the like. But if you're looking for on-trend designs following fast fashion, then this is a great option. Oh, and if you're pregnant and looking for dresses that don't look like a sack, they have a great maternity collection. 

Price: INR 650 upwards

Yes, Femella makes this list too and we honestly can't help it. The slow fashion brand has a very very good curation of dresses. From solid-hued summer dresses to floral prints, ruffle hems to flared ones, Femella has a huge variety and we enjoy this problem of plenty quite a bit. Clean lines, comfortable fabric (their top priority) and cuts that are timeless—a summer dress from here will last you through the year. The Olive Halter Neck Maxi is what we're adding to our carts. How about you?

Price: INR 909 upwards 

109F also has a great collection of stylish summer dresses with abstract prints, embroideries and lace details. Their range of sleeveless dresses is what we're going for. And they've got quite a few of them.

Price: INR 519 upwards 

Leisure Loom does sustainable dresses in organic cotton and jute, which makes them a summer wardrobe staple. We love how relaxed the general aesthetic is and how well it sits on us. Their summer dresses might not be short and cute, but definitely are classy, thanks to their classic designs and muted hues. The brand is all about minimalism and we haven't made a better buy than the Frill Hem Blue Jute Dress. It looks gorgeous.

Price: INR 1,081 upwards 

We love Okhai for their easy-breezy outfits, and dresses are our top pics from them. Working with local artisans and tribal communities, every outfit from there is a piece of indigenous art—a piece of India. All their clothing is relaxed fit, built to last and doesn't really go by trend—so it's a classic. For summers, just pick up any of their pure cotton dresses, especially the ones with hand embroidery (or even one of their Chikankari numbers) for something cute. 

Price: INR 1,500 upwards

Pro-Tip: They have dresses for little girls as well. 

With plenty of coral colours, vibrant prints and breezy silhouettes, House of Soi’s new collection Desert Rose is an ideal one to shop from this summer. You'll find buttery yellows and bright oranges to sport on the beach vacation. If you prefer to tone it down, do so with blue, green and even a few pinks. Most of this new collection is made from crepe and satin linens that are not ideal to trudge to the mall in, but like we said, vacation-ready is what the collection is about. For those elegant soirees, you'll find skirts and co-ords too. But we're here for the maxi and the kaftan dresses. We also love the rest of their dresses. which you can shop here.

Price: INR 5,200 upwards

Chic, contemporary and effortlessly stylish—that's the brand in a nutshell. And their summer dresses collection is just perfect. Whether you are heading to Bali or Goa, grab one (or several) from their wide range and flaunt away! Get mini, midi, maxi or knee-length summer dresses in a variety of prints and patterns. The colour palettes aren't restricted and neither is the size range.

Price: INR 1,695 upwards

A pandemic brand baby, Eleven O One is an emerging sustainable clothing line in the women's fashion industry founded in 2020. Their dress collection is dreamy. From pearly whites to pretty pastels and colourful florals, there's something for everyone. The brand's use of sustainable fabrics, the goal of providing fair wages and safe working conditions for the tailors and staff is a cherry on top.

Price: INR 1,200 upwards

In pursuit of an endless summer? Time to shop for Summer Somewhere dresses for your next holiday. Capturing the warmth of the sun’s rays and the coolness of the sea’s breeze, the pieces are handmade in Mumbai. The brand uses locally sourced fabrics from ethical vendors, each piece is carefully crafted to support a conscious lifestyle with a focus on long-lasting quality. Each one is a summer dream come true!

Price: INR 3,990 upwards

Saaksha & Kinni, a fashion label, is an ode to Indian textiles, bold prints and embroidery. We can't help but browse through their collections, especially the summer dresses. If you too are on the hunt for boho-chic summer outfits for your next vacation, shop their exclusive range. They are a little bit on the expensive side, but totally worth it! 

Price: INR 12,000 upwards