Keep your cool this summer in 9 airy dresses that won't cling — all under $50

This goes-anywhere piece will keep you as cool as a cucumber on ultra-hot days. The side slits? They’re like little happy flaps, making you feel floaty and fuss-free. Basically, it'll feel like wearing your favorite oversized T-shirt, which is just how I want to roll when the temperatures rise. 

"Oh my gosh, I love this dress so much! The fabric does not cling, so it is a very flattering dress," gushed one fan.

Let's just say, this roomy piece was a real "hot" commodity in our Executive Editor, Nicole Sfoza's local Facebook group. She recommends it because, "It looks 'sharp,' as my mom would say, hides the pooch and it's not too short." Sexy without being too showy and it doesn’t cling in muggy weather — sounds like a hit to me.

One fashionable buyer wrote, "I had to fly into Houston to speak at a conference this summer and needed a dress that was simple, comfortable, and wouldn’t make me sweat on top of the heat wave (100+ degrees). This was PERFECT! It was loose but not oversized, which helped keep the material from sticking to me."

Perfect for days when you want to look cool and stay cooler, this pretty maxi rejects stickiness like a pro. Tons of reviewers talk about how soft it is, to the point that several say it feels like wearing pajamas — talk about “maxi-mum” comfort! I consider it a total summer win, and I'm not the only one who thinks so.

One shopper raved, "This dress is so comfortable and looks fabulous," before adding, "The fit is just perfect, gliding over my body without being too clingy or baggy. I’d give it 10 stars if I could."

Consider this midi your summer MVP — Most Ventilated Piece. With a flattering V-neck and billowy silhouette, it's basically your stylish escape from sticky situations. It comes in 28 styles, solids and prints, so no judgment if you buy more than one.

One psyched buyer remarked, "I bought this for summer vacation in South Carolina, where it’s hot and humid. It was perfect, flowy, super-cute, and it just fit right, even on my somewhat chubby body … No clinging, no bulging and it washes and dries really well."

Light, airy and designed to skim — it's no wonder our Initiatives Writer, Ellie Conley, is a fan of this flattering tank dress (as is her mom!). "The dress is comfortable, stretchy, flattering and soft — like, really soft. It feels similar to Lululemon's Softstreme or Sam's Club's Sandwash collection, but it's more of a scuba material that hardly wrinkles, doesn’t cling to your skin when it’s hot, and it doesn't lose its shape," she said. 

Read her full review of the $15 no-cling mini here.

Like a lot of worth-it flowy dresses, this one has an elastic high-rise waistband that cinches you to help show off your figure. What makes it even better, though, is the maxi skirt that's designed to catch breezes, not body heat. It's the kind of dress that lets you sizzle in style without actually, you know… sizzling.

"This dress exceeded expectations. It fit well, flowed nicely and had a built-in slip, so it did not cling to my legs," said one enthusiast.

A smocked top on a hot day? While it might seem like a fashion faux pas, thousands of shoppers recommend this midi because it gives you shape while still allowing air to flow through. Plus, it's made of lightweight rayon, which is cling-resistant and moisture-wicking.

"I absolutely love this dress! I bought it for Easter and have worn it to four other events. It is the perfect length to dress up or down. It is lightweight in hot months, does not cling and is very breathable," wrote one happy customer. 

Meet your new heatwave hero. Light and loose, this cutie will keep you twirling even on hot, sticky days. The skirt's asymmetric tiers are a fun detail, and if white is a hard pass, there are over 30 other options, including flirty florals and funky geometric prints. 

"Cute summer dress! I like that it’s flowing and there’s room and it doesn’t stick to your skin — especially in the summer heat," said one fashionista.

This boho beauty is a total breeze that laughs in the face of summer humidity. The lightweight fabric floats like a cloud, while the swingy silhouette keeps the air moving. With its adjustable straps and roomy shape, you'll feel sun-kissed, not sweat-stressed.

"Perfect for summer," raved one owner, "The straps are adjustable and the material is breathable, which is perfect for our Southern summers." The five-star reviewer did note that the dress does run on the larger size, but that is ideal because, as she remarks, "Who wants a dress sticking to them in the summer?"