From street style star Olivia Palermo to silver screen ingénue Elle Fanning, celebrities are falling head over heels for the charm of the summer dress. Shop our favourite looks right here, and if you need more inspiration on how to style the summer dress, let these 36 A-listers be your guide.

Padma Lakshmi

Dress, about $750, Matthew Williamson for The Outnet

Olivia Palermo

Dress, USD584, Zimmerman

Elle Fanning

Dress, about $205, Halston Heritage

Karlie Kloss

Dress, USD514, Diane von Furstenberg

Candice Swanepoel

Dress, $580, Self-Portrait

By Pakkee