12 Perfect Summer Dresses You Can Wear Anywhere

With so many flattering options (no minis here!), finding the right warm-weather dress is a breeze.

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Channel Gatsby-era chic in a formfitting style with dramatic pleats.

Editor's Tip: The neckline adds oomph to small busts.

$395; toryburch.com

Next: The ultimate summer swimsuit guide

From the June 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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