The Perfect Lightweight Summer Dresses for Summer and Travel | From, Mila Blog

Forget the World Cup or the NBA Championship. Picking the perfect summer dress is a true sport. (Obviously, I kid).

But in all honesty, finding the perfect summer dress that effortlessly blends comfort with style—one that can be dressed down for sightseeing but can also be dressed up for date night, and that can be worn all day, from cool mornings to afternoon heat to sunset breeze—is an effort.

Especially if you’re traveling and don’t want to risk losing checked-in baggage, so you resort to a carry-on. Oh, and let’s add in the layer of wanting to shop ethically and support small, slow fashion rather than mass-produced companies that contribute to textile waste. Yeah, that’s hard!

Thankfully, we can help.

Made Slow, Made to Last

We’re a small, family-run business that works with a block printing workshop in India that creates hand block-printed fashion, accessories, and textiles using hand-carved wooden blocks.
To minimize overstock and waste, we sell all of our designs in limited small batches (50-150 pieces) to retain exclusivity, so each piece feels truly rare and unique.
Our clothing is printed on high-quality cotton that withstands wash and wear, and provides lightweight breathability during those peak summer months when wearing clothes feels like the last thing you want to do

If this sounds like something you’ve been searching for, let’s run down our current collection of summer dresses that will last you for years to come.

Head to the Beach: Adjustable Maxi Kate Dress

Back shot of woman wearing pink and purple floral printed strappy maxi dress, standing in nature

From a seaside stroll to evening cocktails, the Kate Maxi Dress’s vibrant, all-over floral print exudes the excitement and joy of finally being on vacation. Wear as-is with wedges or over your bikini and walk barefoot across the beach.

Now on sale, you can shop the Kate Dress here.

Beat the Humidity: Oversized Sol and Beso Midi Ruffle Dresses

Woman in a yellow floral dress standing in front of a wooden counter inside a store.

There’s nothing like throwing on that one item in your closet that’s slightly oversized to prevent the humid, clingy feeling in the middle of August. This is that dress.

For those sweaty nights when you just want to go get ice cream, or those glaringly, sunny, hot mornings where you might have had too many cocktails the night before, you desperately need a bagel and coffee, but have no strength to even dress up because it’s already 95° at 9am—this is that dress you throw on, and you effortlessly, and very chicly, head out the door. Grab your straw bag, slip on some Birkenstocks, grab an iced coffee, and there’s nothing you can’t accomplish!

Shop now in two stunning colors, the Midi Beso and Sol Ruffle Dresses.

From Errands to Babyshowers: Versatile Dressing in the Midi Sharon Ruffle Dress

Woman wearing Sharon dress, standing in a field of tall grass. Woman looking up towards the sun.

We all need that one staple dress on hand for those baby showers, bridal showers, and Sunday brunch with friends. Something that says “I put in effort” without actually putting in effort—you just grabbed it out of your closet.

Our block-printed Midi Sharon Ruffle Dresses are the perfect dress-up options. The loose fit and lightweight cotton provide relaxed comfort, allowing much-needed airflow, and the ruffle hem adds a playful touch to an otherwise simple sleeveless midi dress. Plus, the all-over floral print is a true work of art, utilizing dye from tamarind seeds and limestone powder.

Also on sale, you can shop the Sharon Ruffle Dresses here.

Not a Dress Person?

If you’re still in need of a new summer wardrobe, want to support block printing, but dresses aren’t your style, we have other options. You can find plenty of other lightweight, colorful, breathable summer options through our shirts, jumpsuits, and top-and-pant sets here.