Lifestyle Fashion Shoppers Who Live in Hot Climates Call This Shirt Dress Their Go-To for Summer — and It Starts at $17 It even has pockets By Sanah Faroke Sanah Faroke Instagram Sanah is an Amazon Ecommerce Writer at Dotdash Meredith covering everything in the lifestyle space, including home essentials and kitchen must-haves. For over three years, she has spent the majority of her day searching for the best sales and products hidden on Amazon for PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. Through her eight years of experience in media, Sanah has become passionate about everything in the lifestyle space. In addition to conducting expert interviews and doing extensive research on a daily basis, Sanah also enjoys testing products and sharing her experience with readers who are just as curious. When she's not writing, you can find her searching for cooking recipes, shopping for stylish home must-haves, rewatching her favorite shows, or trying to keep her plants alive. People Editorial Guidelines Published on May 7, 2021 09:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Amazon Warmer weather is finally upon us, and that means replacing sweaters and loungewear sets with cute spring dresses that are equally as comfy — but look way more put together. Whether you've been eyeing just a few new warm-weather pieces or need a whole closet revamp, start with a flowy dress. Shoppers love the Amazon Essentials Sleeveless Shirt Dress, which is versatile enough to wear to both casual outings and work, and it starts at just $17. The Amazon Essentials T-shirt dress is perfect for spring and summer thanks to its fabric and fit. Its soft viscose is extremely breathable, according to shoppers, and the lightweight, sweat-resistant material "feels great on the skin." And because of how it drapes, there's plenty of room for air circulation — and it's plenty comfortable, too. Amazon Buy It! Amazon Essentials Sleeveless Shirt Dress, $16.28–$26.90; amazon.com The "summer go-to" has a sleeveless design, a spread collar, and a button-down look that offers a hint of business casual, plus a customizable tie-waist design that accentuates curves. And shoppers were pleasantly surprised to discover "super functional" side pockets. The PEOPLE Shopping Event is coming! Sign up for deal text alerts ahead of and during the three-day event starting May 19. The versatile style can be dressed up or down, as customers have already proven.They wear it to go grocery shopping, on lunch dates, to work, and even to the golf course. Amazon Buy It! Amazon Essentials Sleeveless Shirt Dress, $16.28–$26.90; amazon.com Shoppers love it so much that they refuse to stop wearing it after August: To keep it in rotation well into fall, many add on a cardigan, which pairs nicely with the collared top. The t-shirt dress is so beloved that people even buy it in multiple colors. "Perfect dress to run around or do errands in especially in the hot weather. This dress is great quality, something I've noticed with all Amazon essentials clothing," writes one shopper. "Fits loose enough to move around in and the elastic waist gives definition. Get this dress!" Amazon Buy It! Amazon Essentials Sleeveless Shirt Dress, $16.28–$26.90; amazon.com "This is such a cute dress! I love the material. I live in a hot, humid locale so it's light enough to wear in summers at the office," writes another. "Unlike most larger dress sizes, they don't raise the waist line to accommodate the bust, so it actually sits at my natural waist." If you've been searching for a stylish and comfortable summer dress, go with the Amazon Essentials Sleeveless Shirt Dress while it's on sale in select colors for $17. See More from PEOPLE Shopping A Pair of 'Oh-So-Comfy' Flip-Flop House Slippers for Indoor and Outdoor Use Is 50% Off Jennifer Aniston Keeps Wearing These Long, Sleek Jackets We Now Want for Ourselves Amazon's New Ruffle Sleeve Blouse Is Already a Best-Seller — and It Comes in 21 Colors