An Anthro staple, this dress is beloved by the masses for good reason. I love that one reviewer called it the “sisterhood of the traveling pants” dress because it looks good on everyone.

Stripes, a cross front, a halter, a low back—what’s not to love about this airy maxi dress? I shared this dress earlier in the season here and had to highlight it again. It’s under $100 to boot!

Crinkled seersucker gives this muted red dress the perfect amount of texture alongside the puff sleeves and buttons. This is one of my favorite brands for investment pieces.

This frilly number comes in red, white, and blue! Choose your favorite tone and wear it simply with sandals, or incorporate the other two colors with your accessories.

Leave it to Ralph Lauren to make a retro dress that encapsulates the holiday in a chic way with crisp stripes, short sleeves, breezy linen, and a preppy t-shirt dress cut.

This Topshop dress feels like a true ode to summertime with its all over stripes.

Polo is synonymous with classic American style, making summer the perfect time to wear this smocked dress. Breathable cotton and an off the shoulder neckline are ideal for a balmy holiday!

If you’re headed to a special event over the holiday weekend or just want an excuse to dress up, this Johanna Ortiz dress is a showstopper. This is a similar option for smaller budgets.

I picked up my first dress by Juliet Dunn to wear in Miami on spring break and can’t speak highly enough of the quality. Lined yet lightweight, this dress is perfect for beach and summer days in the 80s and upwards.

Pair with sneakers to keep up with the kids while still feeling festive or with strappy sandals for an evening barbecue. This under $100 MANGO dress is perfect for either.

While technically not a dress, I couldn’t not include this Boden top and maxi skirt set. This duo can easily go from day to night.

How sweet is this blue sundress? I love the wide ruffle and the modest slit.

With just a hint of pink, this flowy sleeveless Natalie Martin dress could be worn as is or paired with a red accessory for a distinctly Fourth of July look. I love the high neckline and low back—I’d experiment with adding a belt at the waist and might even try it as a cover up!

Faithfull has been one of my go-to brands for dresses for as long as I can remember. This casual style under $200 can be dressed up thanks in part to the clever side slit. More sizes here.

I love the dainty flowers on this affordable v-neck wrap dress. It’s also available as a mini.

Flattering stripes can be tricky to find, but this stunner from FRAME has thoughtful stripe placement and the forgiving skirt leaves room for all the festive independence day foods.

Banana has become a staple this past year for high-quality, mid-range price points, and this gorgeous strappy midi is another item that checks all the boxes! Vibrant color, thoughtful details, great reviews.