The Best Reformation, Cézanne, and Donne Dresses for Summer 2026

As soon as the sun comes up, the first thing I do is unpack my summer dresses. To be honest, I only started wearing dresses a few years ago, as I had spent several years relying solely on linen trousers and denim shorts to see myself. But eventually, I succumbed to the spontaneity and instant polish of a great dress, and over the past few years, I’ve started curating an edit of cute, timeless styles that I can re-wear every year. Now, I’m ready to add to my collection, so naturally, I turned to three brands that know all about classic dresses: Reformation, Doane, and Sézane.

When I first started my dress collection, I took inspiration from stylish people and fashion friends on what brands to try. Great recommendations were the Reformation, Douen and Cézanne. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to try styles from each of these brands and understand why stylish dressers always turn to these three stores. While all three brands have their own distinct styles – Doane’s beautiful details are well-documented, Cézanne brings French flair to classic designs, and Reformation is known for its silhouettes and elegance – all three are united in their focus on quality fabrics and enduring designs that continue to feel contemporary beyond the trend cycle.

For summer 2026, all three brands are focusing on what they do best. At Donne, complexity is at an all-time high with sweet embroideries, lace inserts and the return of a range of best-sellers from Ischia to Quinn. French brand Cézanne brings the effortless beauty and ease of Gallic dressing to its dresses through relaxed forms, sophisticated colors and updated classics like details such as the Twist on Pippa Dress. Finally, Reformation’s eye for detail is celebrated in sophisticated dresses ranging from mini to maxi. Flowing skirts, square necklines and sculpted silhouettes define the brand’s pieces, styled with sandals for daytime or taken to evening with a pair of sleek mules. If, like me, you’re curating a funky dress collection this summer, the following dresses are what you need to know about.