Whether you’re looking forward to an upcoming summer vacation (at last!), Labor Day Weekend plans, or even—dare we say—fall, this month’s dress edit has everything you’ll want to wear for whatever’s on the agenda. Whether you go for summery prints in autumnal-friendly colors, knit tank dresses that tread the fine line between summer and fall, or an affordable frock to pick up before a last-minute trip or event, our favorite new arrivals in the category are all perfect for right now. Our dress edit has everything from easy silhouettes that can be paired with summer footwear now—and fall styles later—to bohemian-inspired slips and gauzy babydoll minis for those ready to jump on new-season trends. Shop all of these and more of the best summer and fall-ready dresses August has to offer, because before you know it, summer is going to come to a bittersweet end.

In a soft buttercream silk, J.Crew’s lace-trimmed slip offers a vintage-inspired yet modern aesthetic. Styling tip: Wear it with a crewneck knit come fall.  Starlettes from Sienna Miller to Zoe Saldana to Daisy Edgar-Jones have stepped out in Chloé’s latest collection from Chemena Kamali—and now you can, too.

We’re off to the races! Altuzarra’s fall 2024 collection (staged in the designer’s HQ in downtown New York) gives us something to look forward to wearing this fall: a painterly horse print in rich autumnal hues.