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Printed Summer Dresses You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Every Cord summer dress starts as a print, not a shape. Our design team develops original artwork in-house — checks, botanicals, abstract washes, the occasional pull from our own archive — and only then figures out what dress it should become. So when you shop here, you're not choosing from the same silhouettes every other brand reprinted this season. You're getting a print nobody else has, on a cut built for it specifically.

What Are You Looking For in a Summer Dress?

Something short and easy for a day out?
A midi that goes from desk to dinner without a wardrobe change?
A maxi with enough movement to feel like an event?
A cut that skims instead of clings?
A little vintage edge — tie-up necklines, puff sleeves, tiered hems?

It's in here somewhere. Printed mini dresses for days you want to move fast. Printed midi dresses for the in-between days. Printed maxi dresses for length without effort. A-line dresses, probably the most forgiving cut we make. And a small run of vintage-style pieces for anyone whose closet leans retro.

Built for Heat That Doesn't Let Up

Summer in the US isn't one climate. Humid in Houston, dry-hot in Phoenix, its own thing entirely in Miami come August. We stick to breathable cottons and linen blends because they hold their shape without trapping heat, and they soften with wear rather than wear out. If a "summer dress" has ever turned into a sweatbox by lunch, that's what we're trying not to make.

Finish the Look

A printed dress mostly speaks for itself, but the right bag helps. A sling bag works with a mini for anything hands-free — festival, barbecue, walking around all day. A shoulder bag pairs well with a midi if you're heading from work into the evening. And if you tend to overpack even for a short trip, a backpack keeps it practical without wrecking the outfit.

Sizing, Since You're Ordering From the US

Worth reading before checkout: Cord runs on Indian sizing, and it doesn't line up cleanly with US sizing. A US 6 isn't automatically our size 6. Every product page has real body measurements in inches — go by those, not the number you'd usually grab off a rack.

Shipping to the US

We ship nationwide. Since it's coming from India, the delivery window runs longer than a US-based brand — check the shipping page for current estimates, especially if you're working toward a date. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout, so nothing extra shows up when the package arrives. Free size exchanges are available if the fit's wrong.

Why Shop Cord

We're not reprinting last season's shapes in louder colors. We're designing prints from scratch and building dresses around them. If you want a summer dress that doesn't look like everyone else's, start here.

FAQs

Q1. What makes Cord's summer dresses different from other brands?

A: The print comes first. We design the artwork ourselves, then decide what dress shape suits it — most brands work the other way around, printing existing shapes with someone else's pattern.

Q2. Do you ship to the US, and how long does it take?

A: Yes, worldwide shipping available. Since it's an international shipment, it takes longer than a domestic US order. Check the shipping page for current timelines.

Q3. Will I owe customs fees when the package arrives?

A: No. Duties and taxes are included at checkout, so what you pay at purchase is the final price.

Q4. Can I exchange if the size doesn't work?

A: Yes, free size exchanges are available. Details are on the returns page.

Q5. What fabric are the dresses made from?

A: Mostly cotton and linen blends, chosen for breathability. Exact composition is listed on each product page since it varies by style.

Q6. Are the prints exclusive to Cord?

A: Yes. Every print is developed in-house by our design team — you won't find the same pattern on another brand's dress.

Summer Dresses

Chloe Dress

Beirut Dress

Circle Dress Long

June Dress

Ava Dress

Deuce Dress

Euro Long Dress

Beirut Dress

Tier Dress

Shaft Dress

Ravine Dress

June Dress

Goa Dress

Print Blocked Dress

Goa Dress

Shirt Dress

Ezra Dress

Emma Dress

Umbrella Dress

Tokyo Dress

A-Line Long Dress

Jolene dress