14 stylish strapless summer dresses that won't break the bank


Cute, affordable and comfortable! Here are the best bandeau summer dresses starting at £14 ($19)


best strapless dresses for summer 2022
Karen Silas
Karen SilasSenior Lifestyle Editor
Updated: July 28, 2022

We love to look stylish all summer long - and in the midst of a heatwave it comes in handy to have easy-to-wear dresses that are unfussy and washable AND look great. Enter, the strapless summer dress!

RELATED: This Amazon summer maxi dress has more than 9,000 five-star reviews

Teamed with sandals or white trainers with this summer's must-have no-show socks, you'll look instantly stylish. Bandeau dresses are the easiest piece you'll have in your closet!

So what we've looked for are practical but super cute summer dresses to wear anywhere from the back garden to a sunny holiday. And what better choice for summer fashion than a bandeau dress – whether colour block, leopard print, floral or gingham – that’s easy to slip into, universally flattering and won’t break the bank!

MORE SUMMER STYLE:

Swimsuit fan? Here are 10 of Amazon's top-rated swimsuits

Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski can't stop wearing this affordable summer bag

So if you want a low maintenance, feel-good outfit, we've found a whole host of adorable strapless dresses that aren’t just comfy, they’re pretty Instagrammable, too! And prices start from just £14 ($19).

Shop the best strapless & bandeau dresses for summer 2022

A woman in a white off-shoulder dress and black sandals stands against a plain background.

Flounced beach dress in beige, £24.99 / $34.99, H&M

SHOP NOW
Woman in blue floral dress and hat stands on road, holding purse.

Floral bandeau maxi dress, from £26 / $24.99, Amazon

SHOP NOW

RELATED: Hello heatwave! 7 best Amazon maxi dresses with top reviews

A woman in a pink, lace-detailed dress and sandals poses for a photo.

Lace bandeau maxi dress, also in pink or black, £42 / $78, River Island

SHOP NOW
A model in a strapless, floor-length orange and pink dress with abstract patterns.

Strapless beach dress, various prints, from £14 / $19, Amazon

SHOP NOW

RELATED: The 12 best designer beach bags for summer 2022

Woman in green and white square pattern dress and white sandals holding a green purse.

Stella linen dress, more colours, £98 / $98, Reformation

SHOP NOW
A woman in a white off-shoulder dress and sandals stands against a plain background.

Parisian bandeau maxi dress in white, was , ASOS

SHOP NOW
A woman in a navy blue dress stands against a white wall, hands in pockets.

, also in white, was £110 now £77 / $104, Boden

SHOP NOW

RELATED: Loved Meghan Markle's one-shoulder dress? Boden has created an everyday version for summer

Woman in a black and white abstract print dress holding a green handbag.

Bandeau wave print dress, also in green/white, was £18 now £13.50 / $16, Boohoo

SHOP NOW
Black off-shoulder pleated dress hanging on a white wall.

/ $39.99, & Other Stories

SHOP NOW
A woman in a strapless purple dress and sandals holds a beige purse.

Little Mistress Bandeau Pleat Midi Dress, Purple, £75, John Lewis

SHOP NOW
A woman in a black dress with tie straps and sandals poses for a photo.

'Avilla' convertible linen dress, SALE PRICE: £67.10 / $79.90, Magic Linen

SHOP NOW

RELATED: Meghan Markle's Magic Linen summer dress is finally back in stock

Allover Print Shirred Bodice Bandeau Dress, , Shein

SHOP NOW
A woman in a denim dress with gold buttons and a belt posing for a photo.

Strapless Denim Midi Dress, was £155 now £78 / $134, Karen Millen

SHOP NOW
A woman in a pink strapless dress and sandals poses against a peach wall.

Lorna Luxe 'Capri' mini dress, was £35 now £26 / $33, In The Style

SHOP NOW

HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.

More Trending Fashion
See more