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18 Summer Dresses with Pockets

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By Southern Living Editors Updated June 03, 2020
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Linen-Blend V-Neck Button-Front Mini Dress in Antique Coral
Credit: Madewell

It's an unspoken rule that if someone compliments your dress and it has pockets, the only appropriate response is, "Thanks! It has pockets!" I don't make the rules, but ask any other dress-wearing adult and they'll agree. It's just the way it is. Pockets are to dresses what salt is to watermelon: a slice of watermelon is delightful on its own, but sprinkle a little salt on that bad boy and bam! You've got a reason for celebration. I love a sturdy, strong-enough-to-hold-my-phone pocket, but in a pinch, even a flimsy, decorative afterthought of a pocket is still comforting, should I need a place to stash a handful of Cheez-Its or do something with my hands in an impromptu photo shoot. Summer is the season of dresses, so we've rounded up 18 picks with pockets that you can happily wear all season long.

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Linen-Blend V-Neck Button-Front Mini Dress in Antique Coral

Linen-Blend V-Neck Button-Front Mini Dress in Antique Coral
Credit: Madewell

BUY IT: $108; madewell.com

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Tie-Belt Maxi Tee Dress in Black Jack

Tie-Belt Maxi Tee Dress in Black Jack
Credit: Old Navy

BUY IT: $35; oldnavy.com

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Pom-Pom Dress in Cotton Voile in Neon Flamingo

Pom-Pom Dress in Cotton Voile in Neon Flamingo
Credit: J. Crew

BUY IT: $64; jcrew.com

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Who What Wear Women's Long Sleeve Shift Dress in Beige

Who What Wear Women's Long Sleeve Shift Dress in Beige
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BUY IT: $37; target.com

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Rachel Parcell Everyday Shirtdress in Red Barbados

Rachel Parcell Everyday Shirtdress
Credit: Nordstrom

BUY IT: $70; nordstrom.com

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Jersey Swing Dress for Women in Ocean Storm

Old Navy Jersey Swing Dress for Women in Ocean Storm
Credit: Old Navy

BUY IT: $17; oldnavy.com

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Pintuck Sundress in Stripe

Madewell Pintuck Sundress in Stripe
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BUY IT: $80; madewell.com

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Sleeveless Striped Linen-Blend Fit & Flare Dress for Women in Navy Stripe

Sleeveless Striped Linen-Blend Fit & Flare Dress for Women in Navy Stripe
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BUY IT: $45; oldnavy.com

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Shirtdress in Tossed Bouquet Print in Natural Red

J Crew Shirtdress in Tossed Bouquet Print
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BUY IT: $94; jcrew.com

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Who What Wear Women's Puff 3/4 Sleeve Button-Down Dress in White

Who What Wear Women's Puff 3:4 Sleeve Button-Down Dress in White
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BUY IT: $37; target.com

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Universal Thread Women's Pleated Sleeveless Dress in Rust

Universal Thread Women's Pleated Sleevess Dress in Rust
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BUY IT: $21; target.com

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Button-Waist Wrap Midi Dress in Lighthouse

Button-Waist Wrap Midi Dress in Lighthouse
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BUY IT: $109; madewell.com

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Universal Thread Women's Short Sleeve Crewneck Smocked Gauze Shift Dress in Blush

Universal Thread Women's Short Sleeve Crewneck Smocked Gauze Shift Dress in Blush
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BUY IT: $30; target.com

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MEROKEETY Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress in Olive

MEROKEETY Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress in Olive
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BUY IT: $28; amazon.com

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1901 Eyelet Fit and Flare Dress in White

1901 Eyelet Fit and Flare Dress in White
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Printed Fit & Flare Cami Midi Dress for Women in White Floral

Old Navy Printed Fit Flare Cami Midi Dress for Women in White Floral
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BUY IT: $40; oldnavy.com

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Eliza J High/Low Fit & Flare Dress in Blush

Eliza J High Low Fit Flare Dress in Blush
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PIZOFF Women's Summer Floral Midi Dress

PIZOFF Women's Summer Floral Midi Dress
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OUGES Women's Short Sleeve Skater Dress in Black

OUGES Women's Short Sleeve Skater Dress in Black
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BUY IT: $28; amazon.com

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    1 of 19 Linen-Blend V-Neck Button-Front Mini Dress in Antique Coral
    2 of 19 Tie-Belt Maxi Tee Dress in Black Jack
    3 of 19 Pom-Pom Dress in Cotton Voile in Neon Flamingo
    4 of 19 Who What Wear Women's Long Sleeve Shift Dress in Beige
    5 of 19 Rachel Parcell Everyday Shirtdress in Red Barbados
    6 of 19 Jersey Swing Dress for Women in Ocean Storm
    7 of 19 Pintuck Sundress in Stripe
    8 of 19 Sleeveless Striped Linen-Blend Fit & Flare Dress for Women in Navy Stripe
    9 of 19 Shirtdress in Tossed Bouquet Print in Natural Red
    10 of 19 Who What Wear Women's Puff 3/4 Sleeve Button-Down Dress in White
    11 of 19 Universal Thread Women's Pleated Sleeveless Dress in Rust
    12 of 19 Button-Waist Wrap Midi Dress in Lighthouse
    13 of 19 Universal Thread Women's Short Sleeve Crewneck Smocked Gauze Shift Dress in Blush
    14 of 19 MEROKEETY Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress in Olive
    15 of 19 1901 Eyelet Fit and Flare Dress in White
    16 of 19 Printed Fit & Flare Cami Midi Dress for Women in White Floral
    17 of 19 Eliza J High/Low Fit & Flare Dress in Blush
    18 of 19 PIZOFF Women's Summer Floral Midi Dress
    19 of 19 OUGES Women's Short Sleeve Skater Dress in Black

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