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She’s nailed linen pants, woven toys and gold hoops that whisper ‘old money.’ But if you don’t have a back dress yet, you’re missing out on some important fun vibes. The style of dress is popular with wealthy women — especially those summering in the Hamptons — making these popular options a must-have for those hoping to rock the look from Memorial Day through September.
The trick is to find a back dress with a forgiving drape, the right neckline and enough exposure to feel sexy without trying too hard. These playful selections deliver a quiet energy, salt-air-and-rosé confidence without the price tags you’d see in Southampton. See our favorites below – from just $15!
17 Hamptons Inspired Dresses – From $15
1. The Mediterranean Maven: Thanks to the amazing blue and white print, this breezy maxi dress looks very expensive. It’s hard to believe that such a simple, sophisticated design is only $20.
2. Vacation is Right: Don’t pack a long weekend without a spaghetti-strap maxi. It rolls into a suitcase, moves without creasing and works from morning coffee use to dinner reservations.
3. Fun and Organized: The halter-style IV-neck flatters your collarbones while the bow adds a fun twist. This polished maxi dress is an instant ‘yes’.
4. Polka Dot Princess: This polka dot maxi straddles the needle between fun and sophisticated, with a boat bottom line that works just as well for brunch as it does for weddings.
5. Ocean Vibes: With beads that describe the island’s cleanest power stations, the breezy Verdusa maxi could take you to Bora Bora. At the same time, it sounds like a good thing to see in a department store in the east.
6. Mood Boost: In this case, the soft yellow color reads more like confidence than talk. The stretchy back also gives this sunny yellow maxi some shape without a catchy zipper or tie.
7. Brunch Vibes: This delicate print maxi looks like it’s from a high-end boutique, courtesy of a delicate floral print and a flattering back bow.
8. Boho Babe: Three back straps keep this chic, smoky maxi grounded where other backless dresses are wandering. Smoking adds shape without squeezing.
9. Playful Mini: Feel like a Pilates mom wearing a sports mini dress that includes crisscross straps at the hem. It’s a basic athletic game that’s still easy to read.
10. Wedding Guest: The silk fabric and cowl neck give this printed maxi dress the tourist credentials. The stretch material hugs in all the right places without feeling too tight, while the drape keeps things flattering and fashionable.
11. Fashion Trend: Regular fabric is fine, but tailored fabric is more mom-chic (and smoothes even cellulite). This halter-neck maxi is already in the cart.
12. Queen of the Beach: Worship the dreamy, romantic energy in this lace-embellished floral dress. It would totally be Zimmermann.
13. Beach Day: Versatile enough, this beach-friendly mini dress doubles as a swim cover-up and an evening dress.
14. Budget friendly: Last minute invitations call for immediate pickup. Thankfully, this $15 wonder comes in endless colors to suit any occasion.
15. Additional Packages: Not a drill! This new neck maxi has pockets for phones, sticks and keys, so you don’t even need a bag.
16. Summer Basics: Yellow flatters more skin tones than people expect. This pastel-toned number finds its closet space from May to September.
17. Oh-So Sexy: If you want to surprise at night, this boho maxi back shows enough skin without full disclosure. We love the side cutouts technique.
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