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Is it just me, or is the heat this summer particularly brutal? It doesn’t seem to matter where you live—the temps are high, don’t even get me started on the humidity, and my tolerance for all of it couldn’t be lower.
Since I don’t have air conditioning (help!), I’ve had to load up a hypothetical toolbox with things that’ll get me through the season. I rely primarily on icy beverages, high-powered fans (preferably in my face) and easy, breezy outfits.
Which leads me to the easiest, breeziest outfit idea of all: this strapless Amazon dress , which is currently almost half off for Prime Day. What’s not to like? It’s lightweight but lined, so you can feel cool and also confident you won’t give anyone an eyeful. Its shirred bodice doesn’t roll or slide down, no matter your bust size, and allows you to skip a strapless bra—can you imagine anything worse on a 90-degree day?—and opt for nipple covers or nothing at all. My favorite part though, the lace detail between the subtle tiers, gives the dress enough detail to stand alone as an outfit, no layering or accessorizing necessary.
Amazon Zesica Strapless Maxi DressOn Sale 49% off $36 Buy Now
If you do want to accessorize though, its versatility is top-notch. Slides and a jean jacket—voila, you’re set for a sunset dinner on a patio. Strappy heels and a couple delicate necklaces—now you’re ready for the garden wedding.
I’ll admit, the stock image on this Amazon listing is a little off-putting, and doesn’t really do the dress justice. A simple scroll through reviewers’ photos, on varying body types and heights, will show off the real-life wearability of it though. Reading Amazon reviews is key to looking past generic product names and sometimes weird AI product photos; that’s how you’ll find true gems.
Amazon Zesica Strapless Maxi DressOn Sale 49% off $36 Buy Now
Over 3,200 glowing Amazon reviews agree. “I love everything about it!” one shopper wrote. “Seems to be well-made with lots of cute details and trim. If you’re on the fence about this, you should buy it!”
Another shopper says, “I wore [it] to an outdoor graduation that was around 90 degrees and stayed cool—the point of ordering this dress! I will also be taking this on vacation as a casual dress. It’s really flattering and cute!”
Amazon Zesica Strapless Maxi DressOn Sale 49% off $36 Buy Now
It’s not so much a question of if to add this oh-so-flattering dress to your Amazon cart, but which of the 20 colors you love best. It comes in all kinds of neutrals, like coffee, navy, white, and black, as well as more vibrant colors (fire red, aqua, rose pink) if that’s more your style. If you add more than one to your cart, hey—no apologies here.
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