I Tried Summer’s Best Dresses at J.Crew—These Are the Ones Worth Packing First

I stepped into J.Crew the other afternoon—coffee in one hand, Nantucket packing list in the other—because, let’s be honest, if you love a quick seaside escape as much as I do, you know the right dress can simplify your whole trip. The try-on quickly turned into a mini victory lap: lots of breezy ramie that’s the perfect alternative to linen, beautiful block print, and embroidery. Best part? Every piece I loved is on sale now. If effortless, just-throw-it-on dressing is your summer love language, you’ll want to peek at these picks—I Tried Summer’s Best Dresses at J.Crew—These Are the Ones Worth Packing First.

Shop the dress I’m packing for Nantucket: Floaty midi dress in block-print cotton voile / Larroude Thong Leather Sandals (similar J.Crew thong sandals)

I Tried Summer’s Best Dresses at J.Crew—These Are the Ones Worth Packing First

My Favorite New J.Crew Dress Arrivals

Floaty midi dress in block-print cotton voile, on sale 40% off
Ravenna dress in ramie, on sale
Cap-sleeve midi dress in linen, on sale
Tiered tie-waist dress in dusty periwinkle block print, on sale 30% off
Oval eyelet midi dress, 40% off
Lace-trim slip dress in linen, 40% off
Embroidered midi dress in ramie, 20% off

I’ve practically made an art of loading my suitcase with J.Crew every summer—and I’m always happy I did. J.Crew always nails the breezy polished vacation look, and the newest dresses are the sweet finishing touch on their sunny collection. If you love the idea of zipping your bag and knowing every outfit is handled, here are a few more J.Crew dresses I’m eyeing for beach weekends and every seaside stop in between.