8 Bestselling Free People Dresses For Every Event on Your Calendar

Free People Essential Slim Mini ($50)

This versatile polyester minidress is the ultimate summer wardrobe basic, especially considering the 10 vibrant hues you can buy it in. While you can easily dress this look up with a chain belt and sandals, it can also be worn over a sports bra post-Pilates, or styled with sneakers for a day of running errands. Some reviewers note that the dress can run small, particularly in the hip and bust areas, so consider the larger size if you're in-between.

Free People Hot Shot Mini Printed Dress ($70)

Sometimes, the best summer looks are the easiest ones. Enter: this athleisure-inspired Hot Shot minidress, which is available in four striped versions, plus a neutral geometric pattern. In our opinion, it's best worn over a pair of bike shorts with a hoodie tied around the waist or a cardigan swung over the shoulders. The two functional pockets at the side provide a place for a credit card and SPF, if you're headed out on a hot girl walk, and the racerback design with a bonus zipper is convenient for styling with a range of sports bras. The fabric is lightweight and thin, so don't expect a lot of lining here — and if you're tall, consider sizing up for the extra required length.

Free People Dixie Maxi Dress ($88)

This gorgeous ivory midi dress has a wavy stitching, which gives it a relaxed, beachy feel. The halter neckline allows you to adjust it to the proper height, and the ruffled trim gives it a girly feel. While some reviewers mention that it runs small in the bust area, suggesting to take a size up, most love how it can be dressed up or down for different occasions. Whether you wear this to weekend brunch with wedges or as a beach cover-up on vacation, you'll get your worth this summer.

Free People Suddenly Fine Maxi Slip ($98)

This top-rated mixed-media dress incorporates a sheer printed skirt with a complementary lace finish at the bust, sleeves, and trim. It's a personality dress in that your chosen pattern and colorway speaks to your mood and aesthetic. The design is perfectly lightweight for summer, though you'll probably need to add a slip if you're wearing this for a cocktail party. Customers note that it's got a luxurious feel to it, although the deep-V neckline does plunge pretty far; so just make sure that's something you're OK with.

Free People Dixie Maxi Dress ($118)

This free-flowing bohemian maxi dress comes with airy three-quarter length sleeves, a smocked bodice that flatters at the waistline, and intricate stitching subtly woven into the skirt and edges of the sleeves. Available in 10 unique shades — encompassing neutrals and lighter tones for summer — the billowy, vintage-inspired dress would be perfect for a casual daytime wedding or shower. Important to note: some reviewers report that the fabric is quite sheer, so you may want to layer with a slip or comfortable bodysuit underneath.

Free People Celia Mini Dress ($228)

This gorgeous summer dress has major '70s vibes what with its beautiful floral embroidery, billowing babydoll silhouette, and delicate ruffled tie-front neckline. Wear your hair natural and down to embrace the free-spirited look — whether you're headed to a daytime party or styling this with knee-high boots for the evening. Reviewers mention that the dress can run short, so be sure to check your measurements before making a size selection.

Selkie x FP The Veuve Dress ($325)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a summer party dress more fitting than this one. It was created as part of a collaboration with the ever-famous brand Selkie, popular for its flouncy minis, pouf sleeves, and overall whimsicality, and this corseted mini is graced with the brand's DNA, while incorporating a bohemian floral print akin to Free People's collection. This dress is offered in an extended size range, which is a major bonus, and it'd look great dressed up with heels, or down layered over a white T-shirt with high-tops or combat boots. It'll definitely make a statement for any special occasion you have on the agenda this summer.

Bronx & Banco Carmen Gown ($425)

While not by Free People's namesake label, the Bronx & Banco Carmen Gown is the bestselling wrap dress stocked at the popular retailer — and for good reason. It's a swoon-worthy event-ready dress offered in three different floral shades, though we prefer the golden-yellow with touches of lilac and lavender. Utilize the slit at a summer wedding by allowing a fancy pair of shoes to peek through, then play up the neckline with a delicate necklace or opt for statement earrings and tie your hair back. A key feature of the plunge? Tiny hooks you can barely notice that allow you to adjust this skin reveal to your liking.

Sarah Wasilak is the associate director of commerce at PS. With plenty of experience in the shopping market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.